Casa Lucia Meliá Collection in Buenos Aires is a hotel property that was the base for the operations of Swan Hellenic to begin preparation for the trip to Ushuaia as the launch point for the itinerary of our expedition in Antarctica; and we paid extra for the option to stay there for the purpose of convenience.
Hotel Casa Lucia in Buenos Aires. Hotel Review.
The lobby is the first sight upon entering through the doors of Casa Lucia Meliá Collection. Decorations for Christmas were still being assembled at the time when we were guests at this hotel property.
Thanks to the ceiling that is comprised mostly of windows, the lobby is bathed with natural ambient light from outside.
After we arrived from the airport, we checked in at the front desk, where the agent who checked us in was very helpful — but had somewhat of an identity issue with the affiliation of the hotel. Even though Hotel Casa Lucia is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, it does not participate with the Hilton Honors membership program. He thought that the hotel property participated in the Marriott Bonvoy membership program, which I would have liked as well; but it is actually affiliated with the Meliá Collection — which means no points or stay credit towards elite status for me, as I am not a member of the MeliáRewards membership program. Oh, well…
The room to which we were assigned was located at the end of the hallway on the second floor.
The Room.
A small vestibule separates the bathroom from the rest of the room. A portable luggage rack was by the full length mirror that was adjacent to the door of the entrance to the room.
The bed was comfortable. We slept well even though we were awash with the excitement of going to Antarctica.
Opposite of the bed were a small table with cans of water on it that were not complimentary; a small vase with flowers, a chair, and a large flat-screen television which hung on the wall above a piece of furniture on which a coffee station is located.
Inside the furniture is space to store belongings…
…as well as a small refrigerator that was stocked with beverages and candy that were available as part of the minibar at an extra cost.
I’ve looked at this Do Not Disturb sign from both sides now — from front and back; and still somehow, it’s Do Not Disturb sign illusions I recall. I really don’t know Do Not Disturb signs at all.
The closet area is located in the vestibule opposite of the entrance to the room.
Storage space is available under the mirror. To the right is more storage space that contains a safe, two robes, and two pairs of slippers. The card that to the left of the safe gives instructions on how to use the safe. To the left is where clothes can be hung. I did not see an iron or an ironing board in the room. The window to the room opens from the top for fresh air from outside.
The Bathroom.
The vanity is located on the right side when entering the bathroom. On it were a box of tissues, bulk containers of liquid soap and body lotion, a box which contained a toothbrush and a small tube of toothpaste, and a glass jar which contained cotton swabs, a shower cap, and round cotton facial pads.
The shower stall was equipped with a rain shower head. A bidet was located adjacent to the toilet, above which was a telephone.
In the shower stall were bulk containers of shower gel, shampoo, and conditioner — all of which were manufactured in Argentina by Nanda Producto Esencial.
A bathtub with a water sprayer was available if one prefers a bath to a shower.
The View.
The view from the window was essentially that of the apartment buildings along the street outside.
While it was not the worst view I have ever had from a hotel room, I do not believe it would have improved much if I was located in a room on a higher floor of the hotel property.
Thankfully, the noise level from outside never was unbearable during my stay.
The Food.
The sole restaurant in Casa Lucia Meliá Collection is called Cantina — although anyone can dine in the lobby area of the hotel property as well. We did not go to Le Club Bacan, which is a club to enjoy the nightlife while imbibing on drinks.
Additionally, an extensive buffet breakfast — which was included at no extra cost — was available in the lobby area the next day prior to leaving the hotel property for the airport.
Final Boarding Call
The rate we paid for the stay of one night at Casa Lucia Meliá Collection was $310.00 in United States dollars total, which actually seems to be somewhat less expensive that the rates that the hotel property typically charges per night. We found the service to be very good to excellent; and we liked the classic ambiance of the hotel property overall.
Although I overall recommend staying at Casa Lucia Meliá Collection, other lodging options are available if the room rate at this hotel property is too expensive for your budget — but it is conveniently located near Aeroparque Internacional Jorge Newbery as well as many other transportation options; and it is with walking distance to Cementerio de la Recoleta and other sites of interest in Buenos Aires.
Casa Lucia Meliá Collection
Arroyo 841
Buenos Aires
Argentina
+54-11-5218-4990
reservas.casalucia@melia.com
Parking is available for an extra cost.
All photograph ©2025 by Brian Cohen.
