Argentino Hotel Casino & Resort

“Review of a previous visit”

I visited the hotel in 2022 during the National Science and Technology Fair. Although it's an ancient building, the experience was positive. Great location, excellent banquet, and friendly service. The comfort of the rooms and cleanliness were also noteworthy. Recommended for events.

“Not a fancy place, but fine for people who aren't.”

This hotel used to be a big deal 100 years ago, it's still a decent hotel, but far from modern and visibly falling apart on the outside. You can see that a lot of effort went into constructing the hotel 100 years ago, but the rooms lack basic things like accessible plugs for charging (we pulled out… more

This hotel used to be a big deal 100 years ago, it's still a decent hotel, but far from modern and visibly falling apart on the outside. You can see that a lot of effort went into constructing the hotel 100 years ago, but the rooms lack basic things like accessible plugs for charging (we pulled out the TV and connected a charger there). The TV was a small antiquated CRT model that probably wouldn't satisfy anybody nowadays, but we didn't need the TV anyway. It's a hard choice between giving it 3 or 4 stars, but the personnel were nice, so it's tipping to the 4 stars.

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“Beautiful Facade, Perfect Location, In Need of Repair”

We live part time in Montevideo and have visited Piriapolis several times but have never stayed here. We have often driven past Argentino Hotel and thought it would be great fun to stay in what appeared to be a gem of a property. So, we chose a beautiful weekend, made a reservation drove to Piri… more

We live part time in Montevideo and have visited Piriapolis several times but have never stayed here. We have often driven past Argentino Hotel and thought it would be great fun to stay in what appeared to be a gem of a property. So, we chose a beautiful weekend, made a reservation drove to Piriapolis. The hotel reserves the perfect location on the Rambla and beach, a short walk from downtown. The facade is spectacular and is an architectural gem from the past. They have great parking and an absolutely stunning lobby. Check-in was fast and courteous and we made our way onto the gated elevators. to our room. We were surprised when we exited the elevator at the size of the hallways. They are 15 feet wide with large windows at the ends open to the sea breeze and rather dark due to the burnt-out ceiling fixtures. We could not help but notice that the chipping paint on the walls, doors and trim was in serious need of repair. We entered our room, which was a nice size, to see the same state of repair, and ugly carpet that you would install in a storage room. The room did have a wonderful view of the sea which was welcomed. The bathroom was also in need of some updating but we did not these minor issues detract from the overall splendor of the hotel. We decided to have dinner in the dining room and it was excellent. There was also live music and dancing. The pools in the rear are very nice along with the huge grassy area with tables and chair for lounging and an efficient outdoor bar/restaurant. The breakfast buffet was nice but nothing to cheer about. We understood that the hotel is owned by the government and managed by a private group. It's obvious that the government does not want to allocate any capital to repair this once beautiful hotel. We hope that it can be revitalized similar to the Sofitel Hotel in Carrasco. This could be a 4-5 Star hotel if it was given the attention that it deserves.

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“Grand Ole Hotel; Poor management.”

Love this hotel's charm and history. Sad and disgraceful how poorly managed: Abundance of small cosmetic repairs glaringly visible. Makes you wonder about what you cannot see. Never got hot water in 6 nights... Most of the staff were cordial and friendly. Many walked around inattentive and without… more

Love this hotel's charm and history. Sad and disgraceful how poorly managed: Abundance of small cosmetic repairs glaringly visible. Makes you wonder about what you cannot see. Never got hot water in 6 nights... Most of the staff were cordial and friendly. Many walked around inattentive and without emotion; no one responds when greeted. No one in the restaurants ever spoke to us! Wanted to buy one of their robes, but no gift shop. Overall, a major management failure. Price was unexpectedly low... Magnificent value. Personal opinion: Poor maintenance and poor management permit lower prices to ...

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“Beautiful public areas and views, but....”

The hotel has seen better days. It is apparently under restoration at present -- the public areas and the view are wonderful. But the rooms need a lot of work. Stained carpets, peeling paint, and quirky plumbing are the norm. (I spoke to several other members of our group). My room's telephone w… more

The hotel has seen better days. It is apparently under restoration at present -- the public areas and the view are wonderful. But the rooms need a lot of work. Stained carpets, peeling paint, and quirky plumbing are the norm. (I spoke to several other members of our group). My room's telephone was ripped from the wall; I mentioned this to the front desk but they didn't fix. One of the windows wouldn't open. I also mentioned this to the front desk, and they also didn't fix it. Fortunately a storm blew it open so I had good ventilation (no air conditioning). Electrical outlets are few and inconvenient. Wifi is free but very unreliable. Enjoy the view.

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