Located close to Plaza San Martín in the Retiro district, its 20-odd storeys have an elegant Art Deco exterior. The hotel's rooms and suites are decorated to a very high standard and come with satellite TV, wi-fi internet access and good views.

Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a gym as well as massage rooms. The hotel's main restaurant, 'Sud', serves refined French Mediterranean cuisine and is regarded as one of the best in the city. There is also a library-bar and a versatile café that serves coffee, croissants and light snacks by day and cocktails in the evening. As for sightseeing, Sofitel's downtown location means it is within walking distance to a vast array of Buenos Aires' main attractions.