We originally stayed at the Plaza Francia four years ago on our first trip to Buenos Aires and were very pleased with the selection I made online. On our recent return there, we tried to get the same room, but it was now smoking so we were moved up one floor to an identical room (a jr. suite; room #100). It's good sized with a sitting area (couch, coffee table, two chairs, desk, chest with a mirror over it) and the bedroom (king bed and nightstands) with an accordion door that can be pulled to separate the two areas. Each room has a window that can be opened and a nice view. There's a closet in each room (the one in the sitting area has a safe in it). The bathroom has tub/shower and adequate counter space for toiletries, hair dryer and magnifying mirror.

An excellent, varied breakfast (scrambled eggs, danish, croissants, rolls, meat, cheese, yogurt, fresh fruit salad, bread for toast, jam) is included. The breakfast room is bright and comfortable. There is a bar in the lobby area, which has a number of couches, overstuffed chairs and tables, and we sometimes had a drink there when we returned from a day of sightseeing before going up to our room.

The staff is friendly and helpful. There is free computer use.

The location in Recoleta is excellent. There are many restaurants within walking distance, as well as many not to miss sights. We were very comfortable walking around the hotel at night.

If we are fortunate to return to Buenos Aires this is where we will again stay.

This traditional style hotel is a reasonable choice for a great location in Recoleta, assuming you are not paying too much. It is showing its age and could certainly use updating and cleaning (rugs, wallpaper, paint, wall hangings, etc). Buenos Aires was unusually warm a few days of our stay for this time of year, and the A/C was struggling to meet the challenge. We've read reviews below that breakfast was not good, but we thought it had a pretty good selection of warm and cold items -- something for everyone. It was fun to have the Feria Artesanal de Plaza Francia just across the street, and you might catch a glimpse of Robert Duval at the nearby Cafe La Biela (as we once did).

This hotel was recommended to us by Argentinians familiar with Buenos Aires hotels. We pass on the recommendation to everyone else with only one small qualification (which cannot be corrected): excellent location, helpful/friendly staff, comfortable room, great price, free wifi, but very tiny bathroom (i.e., virtually no counter space). It may not be the best place for a romantic honeymoon, but if you want a good spot to sleep and see the sights of Buenos Aires, we think it is great.

We were traveling on business and found the Hotel Plaza Francia to be an excellent bargain in a good location on the edge of the Recoleta district. The staff was very helpful in arranging tours and making reservations for us at various restaurants (since neither one of us spoke Spanish). The room was fine, not fancy. Nice view of Buenos Aires and the park. We loved that the window opened. It is a small, older hotel. We enjoyed our stay and would stay there again.