Faena Hotel Buenos Aires
argentina, argentina · ★★★★★
The Verdict
Worth it for your honeymoon?
Faena is unapologetically theatrical — Philippe Starck's velvet-draped, unicorn-and-chandelier reimagining of a 1902 grain silo on the Puerto Madero docks, curated by Argentine impresario Alan Faena. It is the antithesis of quiet good taste and all the more seductive for it: gold-lit corridors, crimson dining rooms, and a nightly cabaret at Rojo Tango that most hotels in the world cannot match. For couples who want their honeymoon to feel like a film set, it is the single most photogenic address in Buenos Aires.
- ✓Trust couples-verified reviews
- ✓Prioritise spa & wellness
- →Need a strictly adults-only resort
- →Want a direct beachfront
- →Prefer boutique & intimate properties
Score Breakdown
89/100
At a Glance
Room Recommendation
Which room to book
Request a Porteño Pool View room in the original silo building — high ceilings, ornate gilt mirrors, white marble tubs set next to the bedroom, and south-facing windows over the lap pool and El Mercado terrace. For more space and river views across the docks, upgrade to a Deluxe River View, and for a real celebration, the Library Suite wraps you in mahogany and private-museum grandeur.
No Surprises
True cost breakdown — 7 nights for two
Based on mid-range rooms, premium-economy flights from Europe, full dining and signature experiences. Adjust for your actual travel profile.
| Item | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Room (7 nights avg $900/nt) | $6,300 |
| Flights (2 pax, economy/premium) | $1,800 |
| Airport transfers / seaplane | $200 |
| Dining & drinks (beyond room) | $9,450 |
| Excursions & experiences | $700 |
| Spa / signature treatments | $300 |
| Tips & service (8%) | $1,260 |
| Total estimated | $20,010 |
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Day by Day
Your 7-night honeymoon itinerary
Arrival at the Silo
Private airport transfer and a red-velvet welcome in the Cathedral lobby. Settle into the suite, then a light first supper at Bistro Sur before an early night — jet lag usually catches up fast after the long flight south.
Puerto Madero & MALBA
Breakfast in bed, then cross Puente de la Mujer to explore the Puerto Madero docks. Taxi to MALBA for Argentine and Latin American modern art, lunch in Palermo, and back to the hotel for a pool afternoon. Dinner at El Mercado, the courtyard parrilla.
Rojo Tango Night
A slow day — spa hammam in the morning, a long lunch at Bistro Sur, siesta, then cocktails at The Library Lounge. The night is anchored around Rojo Tango in the cabaret room: ringside seats, a three-course dinner, and a two-hour show that remains the benchmark of Buenos Aires tango.
Colonia or Tigre Delta
Pick either a ferry day to Colonia del Sacramento (UNESCO cobbles and Uruguayan steaks) or a Tigre Delta boat excursion through mangroves and wooden stilt houses. Both are easy turnarounds by lunch, leaving the evening free for a private tango lesson and late dinner.
San Telmo Sunday Feria
If your stay includes a Sunday, the San Telmo feria is unmissable — antique silver, leather, street tango, and an endless ramble along Defensa. Otherwise, a private guided wander through cobbled San Telmo and a parrilla lunch at El Desnivel. Return for a quiet evening in the suite.
Polo, Palermo or Gallery Day
Option A: a private polo lesson and asado at an estancia an hour from the city. Option B: Palermo Soho and Chico's design boutiques, coffee at Full City, lunch at Don Julio (book far ahead), and the afternoon at MACBA. Cocktails at Library Lounge close the evening.
Farewell Brunch
A lazy brunch at Bistro Sur, last swim in the lap pool, and a final gelato along the canal before private transfer to Ezeiza for the flight home or on to Mendoza or Patagonia.
Honest Assessment
What to know before you book
The Philippe Starck maximalist aesthetic is polarising — if you are drawn to quiet, minimalist luxury you will find Faena exhausting rather than romantic, so preview the photos carefully.
Puerto Madero is a modern waterfront neighbourhood with terrific restaurants but lacks the tree-lined grace of Recoleta; couples prioritising old-world Buenos Aires may prefer splitting nights between the two.
Rojo Tango is exceptional but expensive and very popular — book the dinner-and-show package weeks in advance, and wear cocktail attire (men in jackets).
Pre-Arrival
Email to send the hotel
Subject: Honeymoon booking inquiry — Faena Hotel Buenos Aires Dear Faena reservations, My partner and I are honeymooning in Buenos Aires and would like to reserve [X] nights from [DATE] to [DATE]. We are particularly interested in: a Porteño Pool View room or Deluxe River View, with Rojo Tango dinner-and-show tickets arranged for one evening. Please let us know: - Availability and best rates for our dates - Any honeymoon perks, upgrade possibilities, or early check-in - How to secure prime-seat Rojo Tango reservations - In-suite arrivals (rose petals, Champagne) Thank you very much. [Your names]
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Faena good for honeymooners?
Extremely, if you favour cinematic, sensuous design. The pool terrace, the cabaret, the marble bathtub-in-bedroom layout, and the Library Lounge all contribute to a heightened honeymoon atmosphere. It is built for couples who want to dress up every night.
What's the best neighbourhood trade-off?
Puerto Madero is safe, walkable along the docks, and quick by taxi to everywhere, but it is a newly built quarter. Many couples split a week between Faena (3–4 nights) and a Recoleta hotel (3 nights) for the fullest taste of the city.
How do we book Rojo Tango?
Reserve at the time you confirm the room. Request a centre table close to the stage, upgrade to the premium dinner package, and note any dietary preferences. The concierge coordinates pre-show Champagne in The Library Lounge.
Is it adults-only?
No. Families are welcome and suite layouts can accommodate children, but Faena's energy is resolutely adult — late-night cabaret, lavish bars, and a spa-and-pool rhythm that skews toward couples and design aficionados.
How does the spa compare with the Palacio Duhau's?
Faena's spa emphasises hammam rituals and Turkish-style soaking traditions, plus long couples' massage journeys. Palacio Duhau's Ahin Spa is more spacious and Andean-inspired. Both are excellent — Faena feels more theatrical, Duhau more serene.
Do we need Spanish?
Not at Faena — English is fluent throughout. A few phrases help in taxis, markets, and outside the hotel, but the concierge can arrange an English-speaking guide or driver for every excursion.
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