Faena Buenos Aires

Faena Buenos Aires sits in Puerto Madero, where Alan Faena transformed a former turn-of-the-century grain facility into the project that launched the broader Faena hospitality universe.

Philippe Starck’s design is intentionally theatrical, using white leather, red velvet, dark wood and dramatic public spaces to create a hotel that feels closer to a stage set than a restrained luxury property.

Rooms and suites carry the same visual language, ranging from 375-square-foot Park View rooms to much larger skyline and residential-style suites.

The hotel’s outdoor pool, Faena Spa and extensive dining are joined by El Cabaret, a red-and-gold 1920s-inspired venue home to the celebrated Rojo Tango show.

Faena Buenos Aires is best for travelers who want the hotel itself to be part of the city’s nightlife and cultural experience, with design and performance taking precedence over understatement.