Hotel near Buenos Aires Airport

Q: In December I will fly on an early morning flight from Buenos Aires , can you recommend a hotel close to Jorge Newbery airport? - Kobi Harman

A: Jorge Newbery Airport is located only 2kms from the centre of Buenos Aires in the Palermo neighbourhood. This is in contrast to the city's main international airport, Ezeiza (officially known as Ministro Pistarini International Airport), which is located 35 kms from the city centre of the city. So, if you are flying from Newbery Airport, you can have a choice of numerous city centre hotels. One of the closest hotels to the airport is the Hotel Aeroparque Inn & Suites, it offers comfortable rooms, a swimming pool and nine-hole golf course. Rates for a double room with buffet breakfast starts at 49 Euros (R484) plus 21 percent VAT. Another good value choice is the Hotel Cristoforo Colombo, a four-star hotel which offers free wi-fi and an airport shuttle. A double room with breakfast costs from 59 Euros (R591) plus 21 percent VAT. You could also try the Hotel Bys Palermo, which offers modern rooms in trendy Palermo district. If offers free wi-fi, breakfast and a sauna. Room rates start at 66 Euros (R655) plus 21 percent VAT. All rates are available in December from www.booking.com. (11/9/11)