- October is a busy month in Buenos Aires, with major Tourism demand on lodging. Due to that, it is suggested to book as soon as possible.
- Reservations will be maintained until a Sep 16th, 2005, after which confirmation will depend on availability.
- When contacting hotel for reservations, please reference the following key phrase: FIRST-TC in order to get the special rate arranged
- For current exchange rate, you could check: http://www.bna.com.ar/pymes/py_internacionales_cotizaciones.asp
Please, see the map showing the distance between the recommended hotels and the
Palacio San Martín (1 - Argenta Tower Hotel and Suites / 2 - Howard Johnson Plaza Florida Street / 3 - NH Crillón Hotel / 4 - Embajador Hotel / 5- Impala Hotel). Click on the map to enlarge it.

Other alternatives (see below)

Argenta Tower Hotel and Suites ****
868 Juncal St.Retiro
Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Distance to event:
- 2 blocks (see the map above)
- Phone:
- +54 11 4325-4100
(General)
+54 11 4325-0607 (Reservations) - Fax:
- +54 11 4326-7090
- Special rate for FIRST TC attendees:
- Studio Suite: U$S 70 + 21% IVA (VAT) - (1 or 2 pax)
- Executive Suite: U$S 85 + 21% IVA (VAT) - (1 to 3 pax)
(*) Rates based on rooms per night with American breakfast buffet included.
- Additional features:
- Access to Internet from every room with charge (Argentine pesos $6/hour, $30/day and $180/week; corresponding to approximately U$2/hour, US$10/day and US$60/week)
- The Hotel also provides guests with a SPA without extra charge, including an open door swimming pool, a gym and a sauna.
- Contact for inquires and reservations:
- Jimena Santoro
info@argenta-tower.com.ar
Phone: +54 11 4325-0607
Online reservations: http://www.argenta-tower.com.ar/html/eng-reserve.html

Howard Johnson Plaza Florida Street ****
944 Florida St.Retiro
Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Distance to event:
- approximately 4 blocks (see the map above)
- Phone:
- +54 11 4891-9200
(General)
+54 11 4891-9222 (Reservations) - Fax:
- +54 11 4891-9208
- Email:
- hplaza@hjflorida.com.ar
(General)
reservas@hjflorida.com.ar (Reservations) - Special rate for FIRST TC attendees:
- Single or Double: U$S 75 + 21% IVA (VAT).
(*) Rates based on rooms per night with American breakfast buffet included.
- Additional features:
- Free broadband Internet access from every room
- Free access to Le Parc Fitness Center, a modern gym, located at 645 San Martín St.(5 blocks from Hotel), with the latest exercise equipment, indoor heated pool, sauna, spa and squash courts.
- Contact for inquires and reservations:
- Pablo Salas
psalas@hjflorida.com.ar
Phone: +54 11 4891-9204

NH Crillón Hotel ****
769 Santa Fé St.Retiro
Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Distance to event:
- 1 block (see the map above)
- Website:
- http://www.hotelcrillon.com.ar
- Phone:
- +54 11 4310-2040 (General)
+54 11 4310-2000 (reservations) - Fax:
- +54 11 4310-2020
- Email:
- info@hotelcrillon.com.ar
- Special Rate for FIRST TC attendees:
- Single or Double - Argentine pesos $169* + 21% IVA (VAT)
(*) Argentine pesos $169 are equivalent to US$ 60
Rates based on rooms per night with American breakfast buffet included.- Additional features:
- Free wireless Internet access from every room
- Contact for inquires and reservations:
- Romina González Cotugño
reservas@hotelcrillon.com.ar
Phone: +54 11 4310-2000
Fax: 4310-2020

Other alternatives
Additionally, in order to offer other alternatives to attendees, ArCERT has made pre-arrangements with the 525 Hotel Group who operates the following hotels, also at discounted rates:
| Accommodation | Embajador Hotel *** | Impala Hotel *** | Sheltown Hotel **** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | $ 113.74 | $ 127.05 | $ 154.88 |
| Double | $ 127.05 | $ 154.88 | $ 181.50 |
For these three additional hotels, it will be also necessary to mention the key phrase "FIRST-TC" as well in order to get the special arranged rate.
(*) Rates are in Argentine pesos and they already include the 21% VAT. This represents approximately US$ 40-55 for a Single room and US$ 45-65 for a Double.
(**) Rates based on rooms per night with American breakfast buffet included.

Embajador Hotel ***
1181, Carlos Pellegrini St.C1009ABW
Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Distance to event:
- approximately 3 blocks (see the map above)
- Website:
- http://www.embajadorhotel.com.ar
- Phone/Fax:
- +54 11 4326-5302 (General)
- Email:
- info@embajadorhotel.com.ar
(General)
reservas@embajadorhotel.com.ar (reservations) - Special Rate for FIRST TC attendees:
- (see above)
- Additional features:
- Broadband internet access from every room
- WI-FI internet access from some rooms and at the Business Center
- Contact for inquires and reservations:
- Marina Drysdale
marina@hotelimpala.com.ar
Phone: +54 11 525-HOTEL (525-46835)

Impala Hotel ***
1215, Libertad St.C1012AAY
Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Distance to event:
- 4 blocks (see the map above)
- Website:
- http://www.hotelimpala.com.ar
- Phone/Fax:
- +54 11 4816-0430 (General)
- Email:
- info@hotelimpala.com.ar
(General)
reservas@hotelimpala.com.ar (reservations) - Special Rate for FIRST TC attendees:
- (see above)
- Additional features:
- Broadband internet access from every room
- WI-FI internet access from some rooms and at the Business Center
- Contact for inquires and reservations:
- Marina Drysdale
marina@hotelimpala.com.ar
Phone: +54 11 525-HOTEL (525-46835)

Sheltown Hotel ****
742, Marcelo T. de Alvear St.C1058AAJ
Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Distance to event:
- 2 blocks
- Website:
- http://www.hotelsheltown.com.ar
- Phone:
- +54 11 4312-5070 (General)
+54 11 4310-2000 (reservations) - Fax:
- +54 11 4312-6520
- Email:
- info@hotelsheltown.com.ar (General)
reservas@hotelsheltown.com.ar (reservations) - Special Rate for FIRST TC attendees:
- (see above)
- Additional features:
- Broadband internet access from every room
- WI-FI internet access from some rooms and at the Business Center
- Contact for inquires and reservations:
- Marina Drysdale
marina@hotelimpala.com.ar
Phone: +54 11 525-HOTEL (525-46835)




