A chic B&B in the heart of Palermo Viejo, 1555 Malabia is perfectly placed for the Buenos Aires fashion crowd.
This is the city's number one chic bed & breakfast owned by Maria who is something of an interior designer and has used simple colours and natural light in this converted convent to create a comfy spot to kick back and relax in the heart of the Palermo Viejo. And with its chic boutiques, bars, restaurants and leafy cobbled streets, it's easy to see why Palermo Viejo is known as the Soho of Buenos Aires.
The fashion and design scene here rivals that of any major city in the world, as does the nightlife. So Malabia House is perfectly placed for a fashion fatigued pitstop.
Three mini gardens come together here to create a relaxed atmosphere around which the vibe is more historical home than hip hotel. A former girls' convent dating back to the 1890s, the buildings traditional detail and style remains with original walls and floor combined with all the latest mod-cons. Light streams in to the glassed-in gardens along the corridors and complimentary breakfasts are served in a single-table dining room any time you wake up. Pale wood fittings and beige furnishings are interrupted by splashes of colour from Oriental rugs, original paintings, and bold flower arrangements. Behind the white wooden entry doors you will find two living rooms lit by stylish lamps with earth-tone pillows thrown over the sumptuous white couches. Angelic, pastel-coloured murals adorn the walls, and friendly, stylishly dressed staff preside over the scene. You can literally feel the weight of the world lifting from your shoulders. The word 'haven' is bandied around far too frequently these days, but here the term fits perfectly. The 15 rooms are equally luxurious and pretty. The balcony room is the only room facing the street; it's also the biggest. The standards all have private bathrooms outside the bedroom, but you're given plush white robes and slippers for the quick hop to the shower. The 'superiors' all have en suite bathrooms.
