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IQ Callao by Recoleta Apartments

3.5 star property
Hotel with a sauna, a short walk to Recoleta Cemetery

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Pacheco de Melo, 1859, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, 1126
  • Recoleta Cemetery
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Colón Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Obelisco
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Buenos Aires (EZE-Ministro Pistarini Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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Standard Apartment

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Apartment | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Apartment

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Buenos Aires

Located in Recoleta within a short walk of Recoleta Cemetery, IQ Callao by Recoleta Apartments is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Colón Theatre. This 30-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Recoleta Cemetery - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Florida Street - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Colón Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Obelisco - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Palace of the Argentine National Congress - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Buenos Aires Corrientes Station - 3 min drive
  • Las Heras Station - 8 min walk
  • Ministro Pistarini Intl. Airport (EZE) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Corchio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Il Quotidiano - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rodi Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Como en Casa - ‬5 min walk

About this property

IQ Callao by Recoleta Apartments

Hotel with a sauna, a short walk to Recoleta Cemetery
Guests staying at IQ Callao by Recoleta Apartments enjoy an outdoor pool, a gym, and a sauna. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle for a fee (available 24 hours). A multilingual staff is on hand to assist with luggage storage, securing valuables, and concierge services. Additional amenities include a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels. Kitchenettes, balconies, and refrigerators are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Built in 2011
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Saturday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 1.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Argentina value-added tax (21%). Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (21%).

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-5:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

IQ Callao
IQ Callao Temporary
IQ Callao Temporary Apartments
IQ Callao Temporary Apartments Buenos Aires
IQ Callao Temporary Buenos Aires
IQ Callao by Temporary Apartments
IQ Callao by Recoleta Apartments Hotel
IQ Callao by Recoleta Apartments Buenos Aires
IQ Callao by Recoleta Apartments Hotel Buenos Aires

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at IQ Callao by Recoleta Apartments?

IQ Callao by Recoleta Apartments provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do within easy reach of IQ Callao by Recoleta Apartments?

This hotel is situated in Recoleta within a 10-minute walk of Santa Fe Avenue, El Ateneo Grand Splendid, and Recoleta Mall. You'll also find Obelisco and Colón Theatre within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at IQ Callao by Recoleta Apartments?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does IQ Callao by Recoleta Apartments have a casino at the property?

No, IQ Callao by Recoleta Apartments doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at IQ Callao by Recoleta Apartments?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is IQ Callao by Recoleta Apartments a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a kitchenette and a turndown service as well as an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at IQ Callao by Recoleta Apartments?

No, but guests can enjoy a sauna at this hotel.

Does IQ Callao by Recoleta Apartments have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, IQ Callao by Recoleta Apartments doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does IQ Callao by Recoleta Apartments allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at IQ Callao by Recoleta Apartments.

Does IQ Callao by Recoleta Apartments have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to IQ Callao by Recoleta Apartments?

The closest major airport to IQ Callao by Recoleta Apartments is Buenos Aires (AEP-Aeroparque Jorge Newbery), which is 7.6 mi away (19 minutes by car). Another top airport is Ministro Pistarini Intl. Airport (EZE), which is located 21.3 mi away (42-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at IQ Callao by Recoleta Apartments?

Yes, every guestroom at IQ Callao by Recoleta Apartments comes with a balcony.

IQ Callao by Recoleta Apartments Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 302 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 302 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 302 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 302 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 302 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catriona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

SA trip

Very nice area. Felt very safe here. Had stayed in ave de Julio prior to a cruise, which was also very central, but we felt not as safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The apartment was perfect for our week stay in BA. It was centrally located, clean and the staff were extremely helpful. I would recommend this to anyone looking to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Marcelo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad

They didn’t find my reservation at the time of check-in....which it was around 9:00 pm. Very annoying experience the employee at reception was no help at all........end up finding another hotel at midnight
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good choice overall, just lacking a few details

I'd DEF stay there again. The location, price, comfort, and overall condition were all excellent. The bathroom could offer more amenities (no shampoo, no "wash cloth" that we use in the US) and the kitchen utensils were "dated" but these are just minor. My items were locked in the in-room safe overnight and the security guy couldn't open it so I had to wait the next day. They need to "equip" the security guy to do more but overall, I was DEF very pleased and I'd stay there again. Oh yea, and for Uber, very few drivers could successfully find the street! that's not the fault of the hotel tho!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel !

My only problem was that some things in room are run down and wifi doesn't work. I stayed in 2 different rooms, both with same problems. Apart from those things, it's a very very spacious room with modern bathroom . Don't get mislead by other reviews. You get what u r paying for! This place is a bargain, so don't expect a Four Seasons
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
location good, studio apartment good, suits self-caterer
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Save your money and avoid this run down location

I've stayed in IQ Callao several times in the last 7 years but it's time to say goodbye. The property is run down and poorly run. Upon arrival at 7pm we were showed to our room (8B) which hadn't been cleaned since the previous guest left. So we found an unmade bed, dirty dishes in kitchenette sink, and a VERY dirty bathroom (including excrement in the bidet). Just horrendous. Since there is no staff available in the evening, we asked the building guard for help. He unsuccessfully tried to contact hotel staff. He was able to give us the "emergency" apartment, which was clean but very rundown. Other hassles: the property offers no cleaning services, skimpy towels, literally only one roll of toilet paper (which may explain the dirty bidet), so you might as well be renting any old space in the city and given current rundown conditions this should compare to a 1 star hostel not to other properties in the Recoleta area. All in all, we had a terrible stay. So we suggest you look at the many other properties available in Buenos Aires.

6/10 Okay

CARLOS, SYDNEY

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

HI THE COFFE SHOP DOWN STERS WOS VERRY GOOD

I ASK FOR EXTRA TOWERS AND THEY REFUCE TO GIVE THEM TO ME I STAY THERE FOR 28 DAYS AND MAY GAIL FRIEND STAY AND EXTRA 3 DAYS AND IS NOT CHIPE OLSOW I ASKE FOR THE ROOM TO BE CLEND MORRE OFENT THAY SAID NO 1 A WEERK

6/10 Okay

adolfl paz, p

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Okey but not perfect

The rooms where spacius, but i was given one with some fixing of humidity. The bed was okey but they could invest in new or better matresses. Tv too smal

8/10 Good

jose

Disliked: Staff & service

IQ good for the price

Very good location you have to thinks this is not an hotel , front desk open 8 to 4 rooms are cleaned every seven days but overall for the price is not a bad choice

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4/10 Poor

Claudio, Atlanta

Check-in time on hotel's website is incorrect

We booked this property because of their early check-in advertising, which says is 9am. Flying in from Atlanta our flight landed early in the A.M, so this place seemed like a great choice. Well, as soon as we got there, the front desk employee told us that the check-in starts at 1pm and said that he had no idea why the website was stating something different. Then, he said that none of the rooms would be ready due to maintenance and that we would have to go to a different property about a mile away. Although he allowed us to use the spa to take a shower and change clothes, we were really disappointed with the service failure, lack of communication and false advertisement.

10/10 Excellent

Sean, Portland, OR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

luxury apt/hotel

I spent 30 days iin Buenos Aires and this place was the nicest place of all for a reasonable price. Beautifully decorated and beautiful swimming pool and Jacuzzi on the spectactular rooftop. Prime location and modern. Very nice.

8/10 Good

Fernando, Aventura, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

New building in great location

I have stayed twice already in this apart hotel. The location is great, very near Santa Fe y Callao ( prominent cross road in BA) and walking distance from Recoleta , Plaza Francia, the Recoleta Cultural Center, Museo de Bellas Artes, etc. This is a condominium where a company is renting and managing some of the units, which may be a bit odd. Nevertheless, they hace a front desk open at business hours (Sunday is closed). I had a couple of things that were out of order in the suite and ask them to get them repaired and they did pretty fast. Wi-Fi is mediocre, but this is a problem in the whole city: some times you have good signal and some time it disappears. Downstairs there is an excellent coffee and cake shop called Nucha, where you can enjoy the delicious local pastry, and at the corner Volta, which is a famous Italian gelato chain. Do not leave without tasting it! You have on the same street a restaurant called Melo which has amazing food too. The unit is well equipped and if you need something they can find it for you. The only really bad amenity is the gym: it has a couple of old bikes and treadmills that barely work. They called a car to drop me off at the airport which was much better than a taxi at the same price. (Try not to get taxis on the street, always get them by phone, because they may scam you, specially if you do not speak Spanish)

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

6/10 Okay

maximus, OC, CA

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Bitter Sweet Goodbye

Overall my trip to the Argentinian capitol was amazing. But booking through cheap tickets sucked. They are a nightmare if anything goes wrong. you get connected to someone in the philippines or somewhere out there that cant do anything. But 1st off... the 1 double bed really means 2 single beds pushed together, so expect to fall through the middle. 2nd. I booked with the breakfast included deal. But it didnt show up in the hotel database. And don't expect them to help you out. And like i said, cheap tickets will keep you going in circles. I called maybe 6-7 times and spent maybe 8-9 hours total on hold while they "tried" calling the hotel or transferring me to some1 else but could not ever get ahold of the hotel or they did not answer. And still never got resolved. So i got screwed completely on that. 3rd, right when my gf and I got into the room the safe was locked so we had to wait to have them open it and low and behold the maid has the key, and she had came the next day after we asked to have it opened and front desk guy wasn't there so he couldn't have given it to them... So Whats the point of the safe if the cleaning staff have it then. 4th Money was lets say "missing" from our room... not enough to explode over but enough to notice. I brought the attention to the front desk and said that the staff would not risk their jobs for stealing so little... lol and they cannot be held responsible unless you leave something in the safe and then it comes missing... lol no sense

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The staff was wonderful, very helpful and kind.

I love the location. I could walk to so many things. Public transportation is at ones fingertips. This was my sixth trip to Buenos Aires and I always stay here. For me, it is my home away from home. I always manage to get a room overlooking the garden. I sometimes have tea on my balcony, if it is just a friend visiting. I come in very late after going to a Milonga and I feel safe, because security is always there. While the kitchenette is well equipped and small, I have cooked a meal for friends. I keep saying I will try some other places and I still have not. My longest stay was two half months last year and I was quite comfortable.

8/10 Good

Fernando, Aventura, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great location, nice rooms, bad gym, horrible Wi-F

The apart hotel is located in a nice , not so busy street filled with trees. You can easily walk to Las Heras or Santa Fe, two of the main avenues in BA. The building is quite new, and the units are comfortable, modern and ample. The problem is the management and maintenance. The AC was very dirty so it was super noisy, we needed to call twice until the came to clean the filter, which was filthy. We asked three times for a toaster, and they told us :"Let me see because they steal them often". ?!?! They finally brought one after our third request. The side bed lamp was hanging and they never came to repair it. The gym is a joke: two treadmills (one not working) and one old fashioned bicycle, there is nothing else. The steam shower room is out of order. And the worst part: the Wi-Fi is terrible. I needed to join a conference call with the US and it was impossible, nobody could hear me without breaking out. The reason is that the just have two routers per floor, to be shared by 8 units, so we are all "fighting" for some signal.

8/10 Good

Julio, Washington DC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice and clean. Great location.

Overall pretty satisfied. Three things left much to be desired. 1) WIFI is so slow it is useless for anything but checking email. 2) Gym AC wasn't working. Not good in 90 F. 3) Pool water was murky and you couldn't see your feet.

8/10 Good

Ruth, Canada

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Everything You Need

We loved the space we had here: bedroom, living room, kitchenette and lovely bathroom as well as a balcony. There is a rooftop pool and fitness room. Staff is very helpful in giving directions and assisting with tours. Location in Recoleta is great, lots of cafes and little stores nearby. Try Melo's restaurant next door or Rodi's Bar, both great places to eat. We would definitely stay here again.

6/10 Okay

T, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Decent place to stay in BA

Overall, good. The room was nice, there were sufficient kitchen supplies, and there was a table and couch to make it feel more homey. The front desk staff was excellent in helping with remise arrangements, directions, suggestions of places to shop, etc. The desk is open open during business hours though.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Christmas in IQ Callao

We recently spent 3 nights at the IQ Callao over Christmas this year. We thoroughly enjoyed the room and the staff were very eager to please. The breakfast at the adjacent Nucha was ok, coffee and croissants, but a good start to the day. The room was very spacious and clean, and we enjoyed using the balcony for a drink after much walking around Buenos Aires. Good sized bathroom with great hot and strong water pressure. Our only negative comment would be the cleanliness of the outdoor pool. It was disappointing when we came back from our long day of walking around Buenos Aires too find the pool unswimable and not cleaned (green and murky) and had not seen chlorine for a few days. It was too bad as we were looking forward to relaxing by the pool and swimming before heading out for the evening. Apart from that it was a great location and great neighbourhood.

8/10 Good

Arthur, Sandy, Ut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and modern.

The room is pretty. Our room was decorated very nicely. Closets are different. They take 1 or 2 hangers but there was were 3 closets. It was a great stay