Hotel Impala

We stayed 4 nights at hotel Impala . Wee believe it is excellent for the price we paid. The staff was very friendly and approachable. Would have liked a jug and cups in the room however we believe that is not a common feature in Buenos Aires.

Do NOT take a room with twin beds on lower floor. It's worse than a hostel and claustrophobic. Musty and mildew. No hair dryer. Sheets/covers were old and dirty. Nothing like the pics. Wish I had taken one but we couldn't bear to be in that twin room more than needed. They put us there on first night saying they were full. The staff is nice and helpful but nothing they can do about quality of building and amenities. Hot water did not work. When it did, the shower does not maintain a heat level and my husband got a first degree burn. The second night they put us in a room with a balcony overlooking the street and it was a nicer room - looks like the photos we saw before booking. However, the maid never cleaned the drinking glasses on. Second day, she just rinsed the same ones. No hair conditioner. No hot water in shower on second day. We were told it was a problem in the building. Water was hot rest of the days. This room had a hair dryer. Breakfast is okay if you like pastries and carbs. Excellent location!

The crew is great as well as the location. The building is in need of a major upgrade.

The staff was very helpful and the front desk staff speak English with is a huge plus. The rooms are small but so is every hotel in South America. Just imagine being on a cruise ship. The breakfast is a true continental breakfast. Bread, pastries,ham and cheese deli sliced, cereal, juice and coffee.It is very easy to catch a taxi outside of the hotel. You can waive one down or they will call one for you. Overall I had a pleasant stay and would come back again.