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imported carpets, a studio with a Louis XV desk and dormitory, a 42-inch plasma TV and two spacious bathrooms with Jacuzzis and a sauna. Other opulent accommodations include the Premiere Presidential Suite, the Presidential Suite, the seven Governor Suites, which are corner units with expansive views, and the five familyfriendly Diplomatic Suites. All of the accommodations above have Jacuzzis, rain showers and Hermès de Paris toiletries. Note: Rooms on the upper floors provide the most scenic vistas. Suites should be booked at least six months in advance, and we advise that you pay close attention to polo season from October to March when the hotel fills up quickly. Luxury travel advisors can contact Reservations Manager Carolina Acerbo (reserv@alvear.com.ar; 011-5411-4804-7777) with questions or to make reservations. Though the hotel is a historic masterpiece, the latest addition to the Alvear Palace is the serene 2,600-square-foot, five-treatmentroom Alvear Spa and Fitness Center, a place where our insider says, “pleasure, relaxation and beauty combine with the best of services and cutting-edge equipment.” Treatments are performed using world-renowned La Prairie products. Hint: For supreme relaxation, spa-goers should partake in the complimentary hydrotherapy-focused wellness circuit prior to their spa sessions. Included in the circuit are steam baths, saunas and massage showers in the locker rooms, a stainless steel vitality swimming pool filled with ozonated bubbles and two adjacent moving water paths that feature a bed of stones and water at different temperatures to promote lymphatic drainage and improve circulation when spa-goers walk through them. THE LOBBY (left) is a dramatic introduction to this historic property; Junior Suites (top) are appointed with plush Louis XV- and XVI-style furnishings; while guest rooms (above) pair historic elegance with modern amenities. The most popular offering, the restorative Alvear Gold Treatment, is a hydrating face and body session. Ask for massage therapist Liliana Costa and book treatments prior to arrival to secure the most ideal times. Contact Spa Coordinator Guillermo Gastaldi or Wellness Coordinator Lindel Wilson (spa@alvear.com. ar; 011-54-11-4808-2179). Head Concierge Alejandro Noya oversees the team of seven concierges, who will make recommendations on everything from entertainment and social outings, to dining and gala events, trips with personal shoppers, private functions and luxury transportation rentals, including private planes and helicopters. Travelers with children are also accommodated with the Alvear Kids offerings. Amenities such as high chairs, toys and Playstations are available, along with a special children’s dining menu. For elegant adult dining, the Alvear Palace is home to La Bourgogne, the only Relais Gourmand restaurant in Latin America, which features the culinary styling of French chef, Jean-Paul Bondoux. La Bourgogne’s legendary wine cellar, which boasts more than 650 labels, is ideal for organizing private or corporate meetings of up to 40 people. This area can also be used for wine tastings or live dinner shows, with cuisine prepared by Bondoux. Another dining option is the light-filled L’Orangerie y el Jardin D’Hiver, which offers a buffet breakfast and lunch, as well as the classic Alvear Tea, served with live piano accompaniment each afternoon with white-glove service and upon Limoges tableware. Dining reservations can be made by e-mailing lorangerie@ alvear.com.ar or labourgogne@ alvear.com.ar. For any other VIP requests, contact Gregorio Massot, operations manager (011-54-11-4808-2179). —Julie Keller www.luxuryta.com September 2008 | LUXURY TRAVEL ADVISOR 25 http://www.luxuryta.com

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