Faena Hotel Buenos Aires
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Founder | Alan Faena |
| Headquarters | Buenos Aires , Argentina |
| Products | Hotel services, residential apartments, dining, spa, entertainment |
| Website | www |
The Faena Hotel Buenos Aires, also referred to as Faena Hotel+Universe, is a five-star hotel situated in the Puerto Madero neighborhood of Buenos Aires.
Overview
The property occupies land originally purchased in 1902 by Bunge y Born, a prominent domestic agribusiness corporation that managed one of Argentina's largest wheat milling operations and established Molinos Río de la Plata, a significant entity in the retail food sector.
Constructed from brick and covering 25,000 m2 (270,000 ft2), the building utilized materials sourced from Manchester. It was part of the initial docklands, which fell into disuse following the creation of a new port to the north after 1911. By 1998, the historic mill structure, locally known as El Porteño, faced plans for demolition.
Cultural heritage advocates intervened to save the building, which was subsequently purchased by former fashion designer Alan Faena. He invested US$40 million to convert the site into the Faena Hotel, which officially opened its doors in October 2004.
Faena partnered with interior designer Philippe Starck to create an establishment comprising 88 guest rooms alongside 80 residential apartments. The venue includes dining options such as El Mercado and Bistro Sur, the Library Lounge bar, La Cave wine cellar offering private dining experiences, a fashion boutique, and El Cabaret, home to "Rojo Tango," recognized as Buenos Aires' premier tango performance. Additionally, the Faena Spa is part of the amenities. This hotel serves as the centerpiece of the larger Faena District development.
In collaboration with architect Norman Foster, Faena introduced the Faena Aleph Residences—marking Foster and Partners' inaugural project in Latin America—completed in January 2013.
In popular culture
- The hotel was featured in the 2015 movie Focus.