If you're looking for a simple hotel with clean rooms, friendly staff, great neighborhood (Recoleta), this hotel is a very good choice. I stayed there from Nov 27th through Dec 7th and experienced no problems. The room was small but clean. The bathroom was average sized and also clean. The bed was comfortable. Noise was not a factor. I had no great view from my room, it did not matter to me as I only stayed there to sleep and shower. There's too much to do to stay cooped up in your room anyway. The staff was courteous and very helpful. There is free internet access in the lobby and a very nice continental breakfast. The food was fresh and tasty. All the major points of interest are very close by. Recoleta cemetery is within walking distance as well as is Florida street and many great restaurants/cafes.
If you're looking for a four or five star place, this isn't it. Stay at the Alvear Palace instead which may cost you from $US 500 to a couple of thousand US dollars. (it's also near the Impala hotel too.)
If you don't mind exploring Buenos Aires while staying in a great neighborhood in a regular place, then go with this one. I would stay there again!!!

Marie
Brooklyn, New York

I spent 7 nights at the Hotel Impala. It is in a very nice location, one block off Avenue de Julio (?), and a nice stroll to many places of interest, including Teatro COlon etc. one way, Recoleta another way.

The room was definitely small as was bathroom, however, it was european small, so it wasn't unexpected. The price was great, <$50 per nite, I booked from their web site and there was a %10 discount for internet booking (keep you notice of that). The front desk staff spoke decent english (day) and limited english (evening) but were unfailingly pleasant guys. You just have to be prepared.

The breakfast was basic continental,cereals, mixed (canned) fruit, whole fruit, sometimes pastries and coffee tea etc. It was included with room, simple and enjoyable, but not luxurious.

The "restaurant" and "bar" were just part of the extended lobby, but you had the convenience of ordering food there if you needed it. If you just walk a block or so, you have quite a few options for restaurants so you're back to the great location.

There is a locutario (sp?) almost across the street, so that is quite convenient, and there's a drug store 1/2 block up.

All in all, I'd recommend it to people who were interested in a simple pleasant hotel for a good value without a lot of amenities.

Also, I felt extremely safe there. The front door was kept locked 24/7 and they were quite attentive to that.