Atempo Design Hotel

My wife and I spent three nights at the Atempo Design hotel in early January. The hotel is situated in the southwest corner of Palermo Hollywood and the greater Palermo neighborhood. We found it ideal as it was easily walkable to other areas within Palermo, which is littered with beautiful cafes, shops, and restaurants, but just far enough away for some quiet when we needed it. We spent most of our days exploring the area, and the hotel was the perfect launching pad and base to recharge. Regarding the hotel, it felt more like a service apartment than a hotel, in a good way. They offer two room types: studio and loft. We booked and stayed in a loft, but due to a slight initial mixup, we got to see both. Each room has a balcony which overlooks one of two sides of the building. Depending on the floor, this will give you a view of the city and the cobblestone street below, or the pool in the back. There is a grill built into the deck, which some might appreciate more than others.. The rooms were spacious and had a modern industrial feel: concrete and vinyl, steel and wood. We liked it, but I understand this look isn't for everyone. The quality of our bed was among the best we experienced in our travels throughout Argentina. The air-conditioning in our unit was impeccable. Despite being in a fairly active area, we had no complaints regarding noise from our neighbors or the street. Each of these details contributed to a very comfortable sleep experience throughout our stay. We woke up each day refreshed. There is definitely room for improvement: different areas of the room show signs of wear and could use replacement, including the furniture and carpeting in the bedroom area. The pool didn't look inviting, but I suspect this will be the case at most boutique hotels with nominal outdoor pools. The breakfast in the lounge was pretty basic, but again, no surprise there. The lounge area itself was comfortable and well-maintained. Otherwise, the service throughout the hotel was excellent. We had several special requests which were handled smoothly, including baggage storage and several batches of laundry. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking to enjoy the Palermo neighborhood for an extended period of time. If they can keep up this level of quality, I would come back in a heartbeat.