Casa Chic Palermo Soho — Hotel Review | Condé Nast Traveler
"Why book? A cozy hideaway above a fashion and home store in vibey Palermo Soho, Buenos Aires . Set the scene More of a bed and breakfast than a hotel, Casa Chic lives up to its name. Located above a delightful home and clothing store, Casa Chic offers just six rooms, each with its own charm thanks to eclectic textiles, art, and furniture. In the spacious lounge, which is decorated with Chesterfield leather sofas, vintage mirrors and lighting fixtures, and B&W photos on the walls, you might run into the other guests, mostly young solo travelers or couples from North America and Europe. There’s also a tiny terrace where guests can enjoy breakfast. The rooms The six rooms are small (at 431 square feet, the Studio is the largest) but charming in that Pottery Barn kind of way—think distressed farmhouse-style bed frames painted in a shade of chalky dove egg, striped cotton throw pillows, sheer curtains, fresh cut flowers on the nightstand. Bathrooms, which are stocked with the in-house amenities, feature tiled floors and walls, marble sinks with antique-looking hot and cold water taps, and tubs with shower curtains. Food and drink A simple Continental breakfast of croissants, jams, juice, coffee and tea is included. The neighborhood/area Casa Chic can get away with being small and offering little because it is set right in the heart of Palermo Soho, one of the most creative neighborhoods in the city, and where street art, design, fashion and gastronomy mingle in a colorful and creative way. Within a 10-block radius of the hotel, you’ll find everything from boutiques that specialize in handmade jewelry and fashions, vintage clothing, designer furniture, and leather accessories. There are also some great places to eat and drink. Try Cuervo Café for a flawless tostado de jamon y queso (grilled ham and cheese sandwich) and iced Americano. A couple of blocks away at Chori (short for choripán, slang for chorizo sausage in bread), you can sample the country’s beloved street food. Check out The Hole Bar for cocktails and sushi in an Alcatraz-themed speakeasy where drinks are named after notorious inmates. The service The service is friendly but can be slow (and sometimes non-existent). You might be waiting a while for the front desk to get back to you if you have a question about, for example, help with a dinner reservation Accessibility Not ADA compliant. Anything left to mention? Many of the rooms are on the smaller side, so this is a good choice for solo travelers and those on a tight budget who are looking to stay in the heart of trendy Palermo Soho for a couple of nights. The AC can get loud when cranked to the coldest setting. Because there’s no lobby on the ground floor, guests arriving after hours are let in the building by a security guard." - Celeste Moure
