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Casa Lucia, a 20-story tower in Recoleta, emanates Argentinian culture.
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Beautifully preserved neoclassical buildings sit shoulder-to-shoulder along a sycamore-lined street where locals sipcafe con lechesat sidewalk cafes.
If the scene were a Woody Allen film set, the newCasa Luciawould be its star.
A polished black-and-white checkered marble floor gleams under sunlight shafts pouring through the glass ceiling above.
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The hotel was named Casa Lucia because it provides the intimacy of a home.
I was welcomed by name and offered a glass of wine, Champagne, or a fresh-squeezed orange juice.
The idea is that Lucia is your host, said Uberto.
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She wants to welcome you, lead you, and follow you to ensure an incredible stay.
The upper floors, when completed, will showcase privileged views of Rio de la Plata and panoramic cityscapes.
Ten rooms offer balconies, while the 18th floor has two large terrace suites with sun loungers.
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Gin drinkers can mix a cocktail with local Bosque craft gin and packets of herbal and floral infusions.
Cantina is a nod to traditional tavern-style restaurants in Buenos Aires.
Starters include oven-baked empanadas, grilledprovoletacheese andfaina, a chickpea-crust pizza with burrata and cherry tomatoes.
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Beef, however, is the countrys calling card, and Cantina offers a selection of premium cuts.
It came sliced as thin as carpaccio and bathed in a vinaigrette sauce with chopped garlic and parsley.
It was tender, flavorful, and more delicious than Id expected.
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I followed up beef with more beef (when in Rome!
The back room is anchored by a central DJ booth and decorated in black-and-white photographs of Argentine rock legends.
A treatment menu offers a range of deep tissue and relaxing massages and reflexology.
The hotel also has plans to join Virtuoso and Amex Travel’s Fine Hotels + Resorts.
