We found this hotel to be a very good choice. We stayed here both precruise, and few of our postcruise days, and in both instances, the room was a clean as could be as was the rest of the property. The rooms are large, and the beds are comfortable and appealing, once you peel off the dreaded bedspread. Why don't all hotels do away with them as Marriott family hotels have done!

The location is good enough, just three blocks from Florida Street and a short walk to the Puerto Madero restaurants. We stayed here part of the time, and part of the time in Ricoleta to get a flavor of a different area. We were happy with both.

The included breakfast is very nice, with loads of fresh fruit, ham and cheese, as well as all kinds of rolls and cereals. My only disappointment was that the decap option was instant coffee, but I quickly got hooked on their excellent chamomille tea.

We had been on a 16 day cruise, so I really appreciated the eight free internet computers that gave me an opportunity to catch up on correspondence. There were always several available.

The staff all were helpful and friendly. though some were more knowledfgeable than others. When they called a cab for me, they always told the cab driver where we were going (as most drivers do not speak English), and told us approximately what it would cost. If we needed anything, such as more kleenex, they sent it to the room within a couple of minutes of my request. My only problem was that the city tour they booked for me was terrible with a very unprofessional guide (in any language) who knew little English.

We used points, so it was especially appealing. However, this is a good choice for anyone.

I give this hotel 5 stars, not for the amenities that the hotel has got, but because it was exactly what I was looking for and didn't disappoint.

Central location, 200 yards from Buquebus for a MUST visit to Colonia.
100 yards from Pacifico Mall and Florida Street for shopping. 200 yards from dozens of top restaurants in the newly renovated riverfront at Puerto Madero.

Short taxi ride to Recoleta and San Telmo. I chose this hotel also for the fact that they have rooms with two double beds, which was important to me with a teenager. Inexpensive in room internet, $7 per day, free in the business center. Includes comprehensive free buffet breakfast.

Has a 24 hour "honor system" market, where you can self serve yourself with inexpensive sandwiches, beer, soft drinks, hot and cold snacks, ice cream, free 24 hour coffee/tea.

Has very large free (to guests) lockers in the lower basement, which was great for us as we left a couple of cases when we visited Mendoza.
All the front desk staff are friendly, helpful and speak good English.
Safe, iron, cable TV.

Returned to the Holiday Inn Express from Uruguay and it felt like coming home.

Would definitely recommend this hotel, but only when the price can be booked for around $100 - 120. Above that they are competing with other hotels in the area that have more facilities like Hilton and Sheraton, so make the comparisons, because at one point while we were there the Holiday Inn internet price was $170, walk in price was $140 and the Hilton had a deal on at $120

I booked with Priority points, at 10,000 per night, although I notice they have now increased this hotel to 15,000 points per night.

We spent 4 nights at this hotel in Dec. 2007. As a tourist we selected this hotel for it's central location. The room is a bit worn bur clean. Fair warning, the bathroom has a strange layout so it's actually quite tight. And if you like quiet this may not be a good choice since it's on a busy street front and back.

PRO
great location
friendly staff
free internet
nearby restaurants

CON
noisy
no English news channel

The first thing we recognized was the the friendly and professional service during our whole stay. The location is perfect .. near Porto Madero and the Pacifico shopping mall. However, it's a noisy area with two or more streets with heavy traffic. The rooms are quite big and clean, but a little worn down. Still, I would go back any time.