Buenos Aires has a wonderful selection of top-end hotels in and around the city centre. Popular international chains are all around and new hotels spring up regularly while old ones are renovated. Every area has its defining character and you will find you can easily strike a blend between luxury and the right surroundings.

Buenos Aires has a fine collection of high-end hotels which aren't too expensive when compared with big European and US cities. You will find many hotels belonging to big international chains like Sheraton and Marriott.

Two of the very best hotels in the city are Alvear Palace Hotel in Recoleta and the Four Seasons Hotel in Posadas. Alvear Palace is the ultimate in luxury, with its stunning rooms and décor, while the Four Seasons is a little less flash but has all the pampering that you'll require.

Other top Buenos Aires hotels of note include: the Buenos Aires Park Hyatt, Recoleta; Home, in Palermo; the Intercontinental, in Monserrat; the Faena Hotel and Universe, Puerto Madero; and the Park Tower in the Microcentro.

Buenos Aires is one of many distinct neighbourhoods, from attraction-heavy districts to restaurant- and shopping-rich neighbourhoods and delectable areas to see the beaches and sunsets from.

The city centre, or Microcentro, has hotels in all categories, as well as good sightseeing areas, although it doesn't really matter where you stay in the city as the public transport is excellent.

Recoleta is next to the Microcentro for location and convenience and has a huge range of quality hotels and loads of scenery to boot. Apart from the beauty in Recoleta, there are big attractions such as Eva Peron's gravesite and Recoleta Cemetery. Nearby, Palermo is on par with Recoleta and also has plenty of parks and museums.

San Telmo is a beautiful and authentic neighbourhood and one of the more romantic places to find a Buenos Aires hotel. Hotel options are a bit thin on the ground in San Telmo, although there are top-end options as well as the chance of enjoying tango dancing.

Plaza de Mayo is also close by, while nearby Monserrat has better subway access than San Telmo as well as a better selection of hotels.

Puerto Madero has some of the best and newest hotels in Buenos Aires although you'll invariably need to take taxis everywhere as it is a little out the way. The excellent restaurants around Puerto Madero's old dock and the sunsets are the best aspects of staying in this district.