Legado Mitico Buenos Aires, Argentina

about Legado Mitico, Buenos Aires

Legado Mitico is a very classical, yet intriguing hotel which really captures the spirit of the area. The social areas are refined with a classic atmosphere, dark woods and leathers are featured, as well as wooden floors on which natural light shines from the large windows.

Guest rooms are themed by famous Argentinean faces, ‘El Idealista’ for Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara and ‘La Primera Dama’ for Maria Eva Duarte de Peron (better known as Evita).

Legado Mitico, Buenos Aires detail

Style

A unique, classical and refined hotel offering simple luxury and mythology within its accommodations.

Setting

In a secluded location on Gurruchaga Street, surrounded by cobbled and tree flanked streets in the bohemian neighbourhood of Palermo Viejo.

Accommodation & Facilities

Rooms range from 21m² to 30 m² and range from ‘Mythical Classic’, ‘Mythical Superior’ and ‘Mythical Deluxe’. Named after well known Argentinean greats, these rooms each subtly tell a story within their classic and simple designs, inviting guests in to ‘reveal their secrets’. Each space is well appointed with 32 inch TV’s, a DVD player, cable TV, Wi-Fi, phone, open fire, private bar, safe and hot and cold air conditioning. Bathrooms vary from rooms to room, some with hydro massage and twin basins, others with a Scottish Shower Box, all however, come with amenities, bathrobes and slippers.

There are various areas within the hotel where one can relax; the library has research materials from various time periods, offering guests the chance to delve deeper into the history of the inspiration behind their room. A classical space with comfortable leather and fabric seating, extensive shelving full of images and texts spreads across the walls. Next to the library on the ground floor is the fireplace, an inviting area to share stories, or read a book. The solarium is a wooden rooftop deck with a large Jacuzzi sunken into it, a beautiful and natural space from which you can really relax. There is also a ‘Patio’ area with comfy sofas and a breakfast lounge.

Dining

The breakfast lounge serves a ‘royal breakfast’ in the mornings.

Activities

The hotel is in the very trendy neighbourhood of Palermo Soho. From the hotel there is easy access to Plaza Palermo Viejo, a sub-area of the Palermo barrio and previous favourite place for bohemians and intellectuals with interests in art and literature. There is also great access to Plaza Serrano which holds an independent design fair every weekend and is fantastic for nightlife.