Hilton Buenos Aires
| Company type | Hotel |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality |
| Founded | January 2000 |
| Founder | Benito Roggio |
| Headquarters | Buenos Aires , Argentina |
Key people | Mario Roberto Álvarez (architect), Benito Roggio (developer) |
| Products | Hotel accommodation |
The Hilton Buenos Aires is a five star hotel situated in the Puerto Madero area of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Overview
Conceived by architect Mario Roberto Álvarez and developed by Benito Roggio with an investment near US$80 million, the hotel began operations in January 2000. It comprises seven floors and offers 417 guest rooms.
In 2007, Hilton Buenos Aires collaborated with American toy manufacturer Mattel to introduce themed accommodations, featuring designs inspired by 'Barbie' and 'Hot Wheels'. Distinguished visitors have included former U.S. President Bill Clinton, who convened a Clinton Global Initiative event there, as well as South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford.
From September 7 to 10, 2013, the hotel served as the venue for the 125th IOC Session, where the International Olympic Committee chose Tokyo to host the 2020 Summer Olympics and appointed Thomas Bach as its president.
In popular culture
- The establishment played a significant role in the 2000 motion picture Nueve Reinas.