HISTORY
The hotel was built in 1914 by architects Robert Charles Tiphaine and Vicente Colmegna, following the French architectural style so characteristic of the time. Later, Ricardo and Joaquín Casielles, Spanish merchants involved in gastronomy and real estate investments, decided to purchase the property from the insurance company La Franco Argentina in 1934.
The most distinguished tenant was former President Agustín P. Justo, who had his office here until his death in 1943. After a renovation that preserved the original architectural elements, José San Juan, Ricardo's son-in-law, was responsible for converting the apartment building into a hotel. Finally, in 1978, Ricardo's daughters, Margarita and Beatriz, opened the Hotel Marbella.
Strategically located on the emblematic Av. de Mayo, the backbone of Buenos Aires' historic center, the hotel continues its family spirit today and is managed by its founder's granddaughter and great-grandchildren, who keep his legacy alive with the same passion and commitment.
SERVICES
Breakfast
Breakfast is served daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Central Air Conditioning
We have centralized air conditioning and heating in all our rooms.
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Luggage Storage
Free luggage storage 24 hours a day.
Housekeeping
Daily cleaning of rooms ands common areas.
24-hour Front Desk
Concierges available at all times for personalized attention.
Transfers
Transfer service to any location in Buenos Aires (additional charge).
Central Location
Steps away from tourist attractions, public transport, restaurants and places of interest.
Stay Until 6 pm
With additional charge and only for stays of more than one night.
GALLERY
SEE & DO
Av. 9 de Julio
(150 meters away)
Known as the "widest avenue" in the world for its 140 meters, it has a thousand jacaranda trees, silk-cotton trees and cherry trees, many of them donated by Japan.
Palacio Barolo
(150 meters away)
A building with unique features, designed with multiple references to the Divine Comedy.
Café Tortoni
(450 meters away)
The oldest notable bar in the city (1858). Jorge Luis Borges, Julio Cortázar, Federico García Lorca, and the legendary Carlos Gardel frequented it.
Av. Corrientes
(500 meters away)
Nicknamed "the street that never sleeps" for its many theaters, bookstores, pizza restaurants and bars that make up the city's nightlife.
Obelisco
(600 meters away)
Historical monument built in 1936 that commemorates the founding of the city.
Congreso de la Nación
(650 meters away)
In addition to being the Legislative Branch of the government, it was declared a "National Historic and Artistic Monument."
Teatro Colón
(700 meters away)
Architectural heritage that is currently one of the most important opera houses in the world.
Plaza de Mayo
(750 meters away)
Surrounded by several historic and government buildings, some of the most important political events took place here.
Puerto Madero
(1.5 kilometers away)
Exclusive residential neighborhood whose streets pay tribute to important women in Argentine history.