Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires
| Company type | Hotel |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Founder | Hyatt Hotels Corporation |
| Headquarters | Buenos Aires , Argentina |
Area served | Buenos Aires |
Key people | Juan Scalesciani (developer) |
| Products | Hotel accommodation, dining, event spaces |
| Parent | Hyatt Hotels Corporation |
| Website | www |
The Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires is a five star hotel situated in the prestigious Recoleta, Buenos Aires neighborhood. Originally inaugurated in 1934, this landmark has been managed by the global hospitality group Hyatt since 2006 and was officially designated a national historic monument in 2002.
Overview
The estate, initially constructed on a parcel along Avenida Alvear owned by Teodoro de Bary, was designed by Carlos Nordmann in 1898. In 1913, the grounds were enhanced by urban planner Charles Thays. The original structure was torn down in the late 1920s following the sale of the property to the Duhau brothers, influential landowners who commissioned French architect León Dourge to build a new residence. Collaborating with Carlos Ryder and Carlos Hume, Dourge developed a Neoclassical palace inspired by the Château du Marais near Paris, which reached completion in 1934.
Serving as a private family home until 1995, the palace remained unused until restoration efforts commenced in 2000. In 2002, developer Juan Scalesciani joined forces with Hyatt Hotels Corporation to convert the building into an upscale hotel. This Park Hyatt was intended to replace Hyatt’s former high-rise property in Retiro, sold to Four Seasons that same year.
Following an investment of US$74 million and overcoming delays linked to privacy issues concerning the nearby Vatican nunciature, Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires officially opened on July 12, 2006. The historic palace retains significant architectural elements such as its characteristic red marble floors and contains 11 guest rooms along with 12 deluxe suites. An additional modern annex located across the garden accommodates 115 rooms and 27 suites. The hotel’s amenities include two dining establishments, a bar, and tea lounges.
Notable guests
- Sean Penn
- Emma Watson
- Pierre Richard
- Ricky Martin
- India Mahdavi
- Will Smith
- Donald Trump
- Barack Obama
- Máxima of the Netherlands
In popular culture
- Appeared in the 2015 motion picture Focus.
External links
- Palacio Duhau on Hyatt.com