October 14, 2026
Michelin has long been the benchmark for exceptional dining. Now, it’s turning the spotlight on hotels.
Beyond beautiful rooms, the Michelin Keys recognise hotels that stand out for their design, exceptional service, character and the experience they offer guests.
We’re proud to work with 15 of the 16 hotels recognised in Argentina. From remote Patagonian estancias to wine retreats in Mendoza and palatial hotels in Buenos Aires, these are properties we know well and love including in our trips.
Read on for the full list, plus our take on what makes each stay worth knowing.
Just outside Salta, this boutique estancia pairs rustic luxury and excellent food with warm, personal service. Once owned by Robert Duvall, it has a character of its own, with traditional music, local dress and northern Argentine touches throughout. A lovely place to spend a couple of days while exploring the region.
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More than a base for the falls. Stay a little longer. Spend time in your private villa and plunge pool, head into the rainforest for hiking, biking, kayaking and wildlife, then reset with a sound healing session.
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A beautiful combination of wine, nature and privacy. The property offers impeccable service, excellent food and easy access to Mendoza’s extraordinary gastronomy and wine country. Pour a glass of wine on the villa terrace, light a fire and watch the sunset —even in summer.
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Big skies, vineyards and the Andes in every direction. The views are beautiful year-round, while the large private villas make it especially well-suited to families with older children or groups who want to stay together. The property also has several wineries, each offering a different experience, so you can easily spend several days here without needing to leave. Mallmann’s restaurant is right on the property.
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A contemporary wine retreat on a 320-hectare Uco Valley estate, with vineyards and the Andes beyond. Sustainable concrete-and-glass architecture frames the landscape, while wine tastings, blending sessions and winery visits offer insight into the region’s terroir. Explore the estate on horseback, by bike or on foot.
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Created by Susana Balbo, Argentina’s first female winemaker, and her daughter Ana in the family’s former country home, this intimate seven-suite stay puts gastronomy and wellness front and centre. Each suite has its own private garden and spa, think in-room treatments, sensory showers, deep soaking tubs, and saunas. Michelin-starred La Vida is a highlight, while wine tastings, pairings and visits with local producers showcase the Balbo family’s wine expertise.
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A small, intimate option in Mendoza that feels remarkably like staying in a private home. There are lush gardens, a swimming pool, and a stone fireplace where fires burn into the evening. Casual and personal, it’s a good choice for travellers who prefer a more relaxed, informal stay.
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A beautiful combination of a historic palace, contemporary rooms and some of the best gardens in Recoleta. The location is exceptional, with excellent service and breakfast. Afternoon tea on the terrace overlooking the gardens is a lovely way to experience the property.
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One of our favourite traditional luxury hotels in Buenos Aires. There’s a beautiful heated outdoor pool, excellent restaurants and bars, and La Mansión, the hotel’s historic Belle Époque mansion, which feels like a private residence and can be particularly special for exclusive stays, events or buyouts.
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A grand Buenos Aires classic with all the glamour of the city’s golden age. Don’t miss afternoon tea at L’Orangerie, a long-standing Buenos Aires institution, or head up to the rooftop for sunset drinks and views across Recoleta.
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This boutique hotel feels like being invited into someone’s home. Rustic, charming and personal, with a lush, plant-filled patio that is made for a slow coffee or a cold beer. It’s not a traditional luxury hotel, and that’s precisely its appeal.
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A classic estancia just 90 minutes from Buenos Aires with the feel of a much-loved country home. Five rooms fill the old colonial house, with antique furniture, brass beds and wide galleries overlooking the gardens. Ride through the grounds, relax beneath the old trees by the pool or settle in for a long, family-style lunch using produce from the farm.
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A restored 19th-century palace in San Isidro, with just 20 rooms overlooking its courtyards and winter garden. The original details — high ceilings, exposed brick, antique chandeliers and traditional furnishings — remain intact. Casa del Casco, a separate four-bedroom villa with its own pool, works well for families or groups.
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Quiet, remote and beautifully understated, EOLO has a rare sense of stillness, with elegant rooms, extraordinary views and the feeling of having stepped into a slower Patagonia. We always recommend leaving enough time to enjoy EOLO itself, not just use it as a base for Perito Moreno.
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Only accessible by boat from El Calafate, Estancia Cristina feels like stepping into the Patagonia of the pioneers. Remote, historic and surrounded by glaciers and icebergs, it has no electricity at night and a wonderfully timeless feel. Ride with gauchos, explore the Master family museum, or hike scenic trails like the Cañadón de los Fósiles as condors soar overhead.
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