Hotel Babel Plaza

Property Desc:Property Location Located in Buenos Aires (El Centro), Up Congreso Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Plaza de Mayo and Obelisco This hotel is 1 3 mi (2 km) from Teatro Colon and 1 4 mi (2 3 km) from Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 42 air-conditioned guestrooms Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bidets Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks Amenities Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk Attractions Distances are displayed to the nearest 0 1 mile and kilometer Paseo La Plaza - 0 3 km / 0 2 mi Palace of the Argentine National Congress - 0 5 km / 0 3 mi Barolo Palace - 0 3 mi 9 de Julio Avenue - 0 6 km / 0 4 mi Cafe Tortoni - 1 2 km / 0 7 mi Lavalle Street - 1 8 mi Teatro Colon - 1 8 mi Obelisco - 1 8 mi Florida Street - 1 4 km / 0 9 mi Gran Rex Theatre - 1 9 mi Santa Fe Avenue - 1 9 mi Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral - 1 5 km / 1 mi El Ateneo Grand Splendid - 1 7 km / 1 mi Plaza de Mayo - 1 7 km / 1 1 mi Faculty of Medicine - UBA - 1 1 mi The nearest airports are:Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE) - 31 9 km / 19 8 mi Buenos Aires (AEP-Aeroparque Jorge Newbery) - 14 1 km / 8 8 mi House RulesChildren welcomeNo pets or service animalsNo smokingSpoken LanguagesPortugueseEnglishSpanishKnow Before You Go: One child 2 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place Disinfectant is used to clean the property, and commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; contactless room service is available; masks are required in public areas Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available Enhanced food service safety measures are in place Mandatory Fees and Taxes: You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property: A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property Exemptions or reductions might apply For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking A tax is imposed by the city: USD 0 50 per person, per night This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age The 21% national VAT (value-added tax) is not included in the price, and may be charged at the property upon check-out for all residents of Argentina Travelers on a tourist visa are exempt from this tax To qualify for a tax exemption, tourists must present a valid passport and pay for the services rendered with a non-Argentine credit card or via bank transfer from another country This tax exemption does not apply for stays over 90 days In the case of cancelled bookings, the cancellation penalties paid by the traveler will also be subject to the national VAT (21%) We have included all charges provided to us by the property Checkin Instructions: Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policyGovernment-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental chargesSpecial requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteedNoise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteedBe prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel Special Checkin Instructions: Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival Checkin Time: 2:00 PMCheckin End Time: 11:00 AMCheckin Minimum Age: 16Checkout Time: 11:00 AM