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3 out of 5
Alvear Hotel
Yi 1372, Montevideo

Reviews

7.6

Good

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Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 428 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 428 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 428 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Protto

Disliked: Staff & service
I had several complications having visitors. I never stayed in a hotel where i would have to pay additionally per visitor, I felt it intrusive to my privacy. The AC didn't work in my room and there was not toilet brush, which was also very uncomfoprtable. The beds are okay, the shower is nice. At the reception desk stands a very present tall statue of a person of colour-servant/hotel-boy. For an 'international' hotel in 2024 to promote such racist imagery is really unpleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Peter

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is very old and the room was small. The room had a very large wardrobe which wasted the small amount of space available. Poor room design.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

TONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
MY STAY WAS OKAY
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Alberto

fair price for what you get. Room had a weird bleach smell. lot of homeless outside of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice place to spend a couple of nights, Great location. Uber accessible. Correct description.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Remember that you get what you pay for. For $45 per night, this was actually an excellent value and it included a breakfast buffet. The hotel was very clean and the staff was attentive. That said, the overpowering stench of a strong "floral" room "deodorizer" (like Glade or something like that) in my room nearly suffocated me upon arrival and very nearly caused me to change hotels. When I called the front desk, the response was to send someone up with another can of a different scent! Luckily between the open window, the air conditioning and the 11 hours in which I was out of the room, it had subsided enough to remain in the room and sleep. The room was very small and needed some refurbishing but again, for the price, it was fine. Overall, for one night, to sleep and shower in, this was fine and a good value. My rating would be higher except for the room spray - I am someone who is not bothered by scents and always wear perfume. For me to complain about this, (something that I have never noticed or complained about anywhere else before) means that it was very strong and a significant issue.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Recepción on Dec 4, 2019
Dear guest, we are sorry for the inconvenience caused by the room spray, your comments are very important to us. Thank you very much.

8/10 Good

Peter, New york

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It’s a : star hotel in downtown. As per it all fine. Staff is not friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Recepción on Dec 4, 2019
Dear Peter, however the hotel staff always has a very good rating, we regret that you have not felt comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Small Boutique Hotel
This was a last-minute reservation because of an unplanned change in flight times non-stop to the US, which was most likely due to a major rainstorm. Boutique hotel. Room was not as sleek and photogenic and modern as the lobby, but not necessary for a comfortable night. Nice fresh hot and cold breakfast with exceptional and attentive staff with a great selection of fresh fruits and beverages, including tea options. Good restaurant options just outside the door as well as shopping.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Recepción on Dec 4, 2019
Dear David, thank you very much for your comments and for sharing your good experience in our hotel.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

maria teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice affordable hotel
Friendly and helpful staff, nice room but wi-fi didn't work well on the 4th floor where I stayed. Very good breakfast and great location, near old town, restaurants and shops.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Maryam

Liked: Staff & service
Uruguay trip
Hotel had a nice breakfast and staffs were helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location couldn't be any better if you main intention to be in Montevideo is to explore its Old City's highlights. Take note that the rooms and building are rather old, so, do not expect a 5-star modern hotel. For us, the location, service and cleanliness are the main priorities. In all these, Alvear Hotel do not disappoint. Shoutout to the friendly, polite and helpful staff, especially Roberto & Oscar at Front Desk!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Overall clean but very dusty under the beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Luis, Bogota

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Basic hotel with low maintaince. Old building in the city center.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

8/10 Good

Irio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Eduardo F.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good hotel, good price.
Nice hotel for the price, good breakfast buffet, clean and friendly people at the front desk.
Response from Paola T on Apr 3, 2018
Thanks for your feedback, we really apreciate it.

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Couple happy with their stay
We stayed for 4 nights are were happy with our choice. Very good location to the central and old town area without being noisy, with 24 hour reception. The rooms fitted the price we paid - basic design but had everything we wanted - ensuite with shower, tv to watch the football, wifi, mini fridge, storage etc. Breakfast was the best of the entire two week trip with lots of choice and fresh fruit. I would recommend if you want somewhere nice to stay without having to spend a lot and you are not bothered about staying in one of the super high end expensive hotels.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Response from Paola T on Apr 3, 2018
Thanks for your feedback, we really apreciate it.

8/10 Good

Zenonas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I’d stay here again
Quite comfy room, friendly and helpful staff, good breakfast and location. I’d stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location & value for money

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good hotel in walking distance from the centre. Overall good experience, with couple small blemishes: condition of the property mixed - parts of the bedroom looked completely new, parts quite tired; anything iron in the bathroom had marks of corrosion; breakfast uninspiring.

10/10 Excellent

Abel, US

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service, awesome staff
This hotel is excellent. Staff are super friendly. And location is great!

8/10 Good

Carmen , TEXAS

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Good location
The room was very smalll, but for the price is ok, breakfast very good,

8/10 Good

Julio , Perú

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Buen hotel
Como siempre, lo mejor que tiene que hotel es su personal, Silvia, Pablo, Marita excelente aun falta por mejorar varias cosas en tema infraestructura, pero es un buen hotel para pasar unos días en Montevideo. Hotel céntrico y cerca de todo.

10/10 Excellent

Wazza , Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very central location Staff were very helpful ,............

6/10 Okay

Goran

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
4 nights montevideo
Small and basic room, but adequate for somebody that doesnt spend too much time in it. Breakfast buffet good, with various fruits. Neighborhood quite good, close to historic town. Restaurants close

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
We stayed at this hotel 2 times on our trip to South America. It was an acceptable hotel, but the only part that lived up to the pictures was the breakfast which was wonderful and full of variety. The desk staff was very friendly and helpful as well. The rooms themselves were disappointing. The first one had an almost unmaneuverable bathroom (the second bathroom was far improved). We had to ask for towels and pillowcases for the additional pillows in the first room, there were no extra pillows in the second, but it did come with towels. Both rooms were quite tightly furnished, but did include a refrigerator which was nice. Views were nonexistent in either room, and the paint and finishes could really use updating in addition to needing better mattresses in general - they weren't the worst, but had a lot of room for improvement! Overall a fine hotel, good service, good food, acceptable room.

10/10 Excellent

excelente, bronx ny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
Very good and clean great location and good front desk service

8/10 Good

J.C., New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location between Old City and Centro
Super nice staff. Very helpful and fun. Great breakfasts. Lovely lobby. WiFi connections spotty. My room was sparse but adequate.

10/10 Excellent

Ryan, Missouri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb hotel!
We were only here for one night but it was the best hotel of our entire trip. The room was much bigger than any other room we had and the air conditioning worked very efficiently. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location
Desk staff made it easy. Very professional, helpful and polite. Breakfast was a pleasure.

8/10 Good

Patricia, Santa Cruz, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great if you know what to expect
A classic business hotel. The lobby, breakfast area etc. were more impressive than the room, which was quite small and plain. Strangely, for a business hotel, there was no desk or table (and no space for one), so using a computer with mouse was a challenge. Connection was good, cleanliness was good, breakfast was very good, and price was also good. Location was central, so good for going in any direction.
Response from Ricardo on Dec 5, 2015
Dear Patricia: Thank you so much for your comments. We will keep in mind for future modifications. Sincerely, Ricardo. Hotel Alvear.

2/10 Terrible

Vitor, Brasil

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I don't recomend
very poor breakfast and so durty room

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stop in Montivideo
Excellent location in Montivedeo. Good 2-day stay.

6/10 Okay

Lennaert Paolo, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location wise
Old needs a bit of a work done, but it was close to where we needed to be. The staff were helpful and the room was clean and beds were comfortable.

6/10 Okay

Tahsin, New York, NY

Liked: Staff & service
Just ok
The hotel is not as nice as shown in the picture, but it is cheap and relatively clean. Staff were helpful.

8/10 Good

arianne, san francisco, ca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
surpasses expectations
this place was amazing for the price. breakfast was good and fresh, the room was clean and the staff were helpful. I was pleasantly surprised. until this, I've been paying for first class service and getting the Uruguay standard. here I got what I paid for better than expected service and facilities for almost nothing. thanks!

6/10 Okay

Paul, Bournemouth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Montevideo
I was only there for 2 night but great location for exploring Montevideo centre. I had to fight with the door to get in and out of my room as the door had swollen in the heat, not great in an emergency but other than that I'd recommend it for the price.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect downtown location
Not a 5 stars hotel but good enough for a few days.

8/10 Good

Emmett, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Hotel close to the old town
Arrived by taxi from the airport and checked in easily! We asked for a map and the receptionist tried his best to tell us in English the best places to see and visit! He highlighted areas for food, shopping and sight seeing which were really helpful! They looked after our key each day and were always friendly whenever we said hello or goodbye!

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Two nights after flight.
Had to ask for shampoo, towels and room not that clean. Cold coffee for breakfast and no food at 9:45 (more was brought out but slow in keeping up to demand).

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
by the Famous Facal Restaurant of Uruguay
Negatives: LOUD - OLD - TINY The room was a bit overpriced for the dilapidated condition. This would be one of the loudest hotels we ever stayed in during our South American tour. We were unable to determine what the noise was exactly, but it sounded like a slamming door every night and in the early hours of every morning. Wifi is ONLY available in the lobby area, not in the rooms. The rooms in this hotel are all the same size and quite small. It was much older and worn than the photos shown on expedia.com. Two people with two open suitcases left no space to walk between the bathroom and bed. Positives: Very Clean. English speaking staff. Helpful. One early morning, we heard a horse gallop by our street. It was romantic. For a short stay, this hotel would be adequate, but if you need wifi and space to work in your room in the evenings, this would be a difficult choice. The cleaning staff did an excellent job.

8/10 Good

Iwanttoseeitall, NYC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location down down
Great hotel for the price. (paid $50 which included breakfast). Breakfast was great. The room was small but clean and the hotel was quiet. Great location downtown. I had the hotel set up the airport pickup which was probably a mistake but the hotel was very good considering the price range (and the cost in Uruguay). I would definitely recommend it to a friend and would stay there again.

8/10 Good

Laurie, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
3 * hotel in Montevideo
Pleasant low price hotel in a side street off main road through to down town Montevideo. A little noisy but generally clean and friendly staff

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great location
good breakfast, friendly staff, quiet

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort

6/10 Okay

Dougie, Perth, Perth and Kinross, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basic three star bed and breakfast!
Old fashioned, noisy, shower terrible hardly any water out of it, internal works started at 0800, room very small. The staff tried really hard to make things work, most at reception spoke English. Basically the whole third floor at least, could with a good makeover