[BUENOS AIRES] — On a very quiet street in Recoleta lies your own private mansion. The Algodon Mansion. It’s an all-suite hotel that’s more like an upscale private apartment building. Built in 1912 with classic French lines, the inside is all brand new, with clean modern lines and layers and layers of browns and beiges.

I never got a true read on how many suites are tucked in here, but I’m guessing less than twelve, which makes the whole experience very intimate and private. And the exceptionally friendly front desk staff are like your own private concierges, helping plan your day, finding restaurants and directing you to the coolest spot. My suite had one of the largest bathrooms I’ve ever seen, with soft marble floors, cool sinks and a huge solid carved tub.  It’s expensive, but the central location is perfect and the details make it worth every penny.  Here’s what the contrarians at TripAdvisor have to say…which for the first time, they all agree. It’s a Relais & Chateaux hotel, so you know every detail is looked after. And some awesome pics and write up on Conde Nast Traveler.

The whole suite was decorated in layers and layers of beiges, browns, creams and whites.

Nothing better after a sweaty day traipsing across Buenos Aires than to come back to your own private spa bathroom.

Waterfall ceiling over the dining room, down the light and elevator shaft.