In 2004, Argentine Entrepreneur Alan Faena and world renowned designer Philippe Starck transformed El Porteno Building, an abandoned century old grain silo, into the Faena Hotel and Universe. Conceived as a center for creative living where guests are able to experience the local culture, the opening of Faena Hotel and Universe gave birth to a new way of living, uniting old and new, transforming the historic building into a paradigm for 21st century living and a creative center that represents the best of Buenos Aires.
The Jorge Newbery Domestic Airport is a 20 minute drive, and it s approximately 40 minutes to Ezeiza International Airport. Private airport transfers are available to hotel guests.
The hotel s 108 rooms and suites are infused with the romance and decadence of the Belle Epoque style,while providing world class comforts and modern technology.
Faena s Universe includes two unique dining experiences El Bistro where Chef Mariano Cid de la Paz,a disciple of renowned Chef Ferran Adria, serves sophisticated international cuisine,and El Mercado an authentic cantina serving fresh local cuisine, as well as The Library Lounge bar and a 3500 bottle Wine Cellar. El Cabaret provides an intimate setting for the best tango show in town,Rojo Tango, and other live performances.
Other amenities include The Spa,which features a gym, personal trainers, beauty treatments, nutrition specialists and healing therapies,the Hammam,a Turkish style steam bath and the best outdoor Pool in B.A.
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Total number of rooms - 74
- 24-hour front desk
- Audiovisual equipment
- Babysitting or childcare
- Ballroom(s)
- Banquet facilities
- Number of floors - 7
- Bar/lounge
- Beauty services
- Business services
- Coffee shop or café
- Computer rental
- Concierge desk
- Multiple large conference rooms
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Event catering
- Exhibit space
- Full-service health spa
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Hair salon
- Health club
- Technology support staff
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Wireless Internet access - surcharge
- Wired (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
- Airport transportation
- Express check-in
- One meeting/conference room
- Parking limited (surcharge)
- Luggage storage
- Shopping on site
- Tour assistance
- Laundry facilities
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Massage - spa treatment room(s)
- Multiple small meeting rooms
- Multilingual staff
- Valet parking
- Patio
- Poolside bar
- Porter/bellhop
- Room service (24 hours)
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Year Built 2004
- 24-hour business center
- Number of meeting/conference rooms - 5
- Sauna
- Secretarial services
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Spa services on site
- Steam room
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Technology helpdesk
- Translation services
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