Travel is an art for those who know how to enjoy unique experiences. In recent years, travelers have greatly changed their preferences. Taking a trip no longer involves just leaving their place of residence and choosing between "beach or mountain". Increasingly, they are looking for meaningful experiences that go beyond resting in a hotel. The Balcony House is part of one of the trends that is gaining popularity at a dizzying pace: the cultural hotel experiences. This type of hotel has become a must for the travelers who seek to mimic the place they visit and really get to know its deepest essence.
La Casa del Balcón, a building with history
The Balcony Houseconsidered to be of high heritage value for General Pueyrredón (declared Cultural Heritage).The Larco and Jáuregui Residence was built in 1921. Formerly, its owners were María V. de Larco and Emilio Jáuregui. Following this line, the architects were Manuel Torres Armengol and Rafael Peró. Ferruccio, Bianchi, Boldrini and Giacaglia were in charge of its stately construction.
Since the building is more than 100 years old, staying in the Balcony House is a luxury and a cultural experience that remains impregnated in the memory. Today it belongs to Natalia and Salma, mother and daughterThe owners, who decided to convert a residence steeped in history into an upscale lodging facility, with services premium that we invite you to discover in the following lines.
The stylistic current of Spanish-style picturesqueness is present throughout the experience. It is not strange considering that it is a historic building that is not modified in any way. It has only been conditioned so that it can function as a boutique hotel and restaurant/cafeteria. But everything you can see (doors, stairs, tables, etc.) remains intact. Only the parts of the house that did not stand the test of time have been replaced, with materials as faithful as possible to the originals.
Paying attention to every detail, the result is a "trip back in time", as he told us Natalia. Enter the Balcony House is an immersive experience from the very first moment. The feeling of having traveled back to the 20th century intensifies as you enter the house. On the second floor, there is a cafeteria, on the second floor a space for events and tables/extension of the cafeteria, on the third floor rooms that correspond to their boutique hotel (and separate from the gastro area) and on the fourth floor a spacious apartment, the largest room in the lodge.
Located in February 3, 2538the Balcony House was one of the few residences that in the past were part of the emerging Santa Cecilia neighborhood.
Natural beauty that makes you fall in love
In addition, the Balcony House has a "hidden" garden at the back of the lower part of the cafeteria. From this space, it is possible to delight in an elegant, antique fountain that is part of the experience and a vine that is all that is good. It offers a natural aesthetic vision that elevates the moment, with ocher and reddish tones in autumn, brighter colors in summer and darker in winter. A spectacle for the senses that can be enjoyed with a cup of coffee, some cookies freshly made or an executive menu that changes daily. This neocolonial house available at luxury, sophistication and a load of elegance that remains, even though you are gone. One of those places that leave a mark and invite you to return. The perfect excuse to return to Mar del Plata at any time of the year.
Privileged location
The Balcony House is an experience in itself and, additionally, it is close to all points of interest for tourists. It is located 500 meters from Balneario Alfonsina LA PERLA, the Municipal Museum of Natural Sciences Lorenzo Scaglia (1 km) and the MAR Museum (3 km). The travelers those who cannot get away from sports, even on vacations, will find its proximity to the José María Minella Stadium, about 4 km away, as an outstanding feature. On the other hand, the bus stop Plazoleta Astor Piaazzola, provides a direct connection to other attractions of "La Feliz".
Boutique hotel
The Balcony House is used today as a boutique hotel. Although we could also include it in the line of cultural hotels, since the The hotel is set entirely in the 20th century.. In fact, in the hotel zone there is a library with books of that era for all ages and of different genres.
The proposal focuses on the concept of "time travel", so there is no TV in the rooms. This does not mean that guests cannot use their own devices in their rooms. suitewith Wi-Fi available. However, lovers of culture and silence will get lost in its library among classic titles. What's more, it is recommended to those who come to The Balcony House to indulge in a TV-free experience to "detox" from screens, a dream more than sought after in a world overflowing with technology.
Books can be read indefinitely in any part of the hotel, although you can enjoy more privacy in the coliving hostel type, located on the third floor, right next to the rooms.
It has four rooms with antique décor, tall doors and mirrors that transport you to times gone by. In addition, on the top floor (4th) there is a spacious apartment with capacity for 8 people. Each unit is equipped with private safe and private bathroom. Some also have garden views and partial sea views.
Another noteworthy feature of the hotel section is the hospitality and personalized attention that each guest receives. With a small capacity, it is possible to pamper the traveler as he deserves, knowing him by name and surname and anticipating his needs, after exploring his tastes. A first class accommodation.
Petit Café, the exquisite gastro proposal from La Casa del Balcón
Petit Café is the gastro zone of The Balcony House and the soul of the space. Offers specialty coffee (which triumphs at the time of breakfast and afternoon snack), but also executive lunches and exclusive dinners with reservation. Located on the first floor, this gastronomic corner is a true Eden for lovers of quality dishes, with seasonal ingredients and careful combinations.
Each dish shows a perfect balance that left us engrossed and a care that invites us to share it on social networks (the photos come out es-pec-ta-cu-la-res). Your specialty coffee It brightens anyone's day, especially the guests, who get the rich smell of the cafeteria in their rooms. The best way to wake up inspired and eager to "eat the world". Here's to staying, The Balcony House grants a voucher that covers part of the consumption, which makes it even more difficult to refuse the charms of Petit Café.
Su Caramel macchiato is as enveloping a temptation as its Espresso tonic of La Casa, Flat White and flavored Iced latte.among other coffees that take you to heaven. Interesting fact: the drawings that remain on the coffee are a work of art, available in various colors.
Those who are more into infusions travel through paradise itself in their imported teas in strands with flavors that lift you up. If you don't believe us, wait until you try their Vanilla Rooibos, a splendid sweet teaBlend based on red Rooibos (oxidized), original from South Africa, naturally decaffeinated, with very low astringency. Its mild flavor between sweet and wild is enriched in this case, with chopped bourbon vanilla pods from the island of Madagascar.
We also recommend its incredible Winter PlumRooibos base from South Africa, caffeine-free, with exotic double sheets of cassia cinnamon, pieces of preserved plum and bluet petals.
The jewel in the crown is the cheese sconewhich "competes" in popularity with the sublime artisan bakery. It is impossible not to lose one's mind while savoring his tiramisu, cookies, berry and lemon cheesecake, brownie or lemon pie. Delicacies that not only reach the palate. Also to the soul. We had not left The Balcony House and we were already counting the days to return. Even more if we take into account its ambiente cálido y relajado. Ideal to go with a group of friends or family to spend a relaxed time.
The hour of the brunch/ lunch is sacred. For this reason, the most brunchistas are lost in proposals such as its veggie bagel, La Casa del Balcón salad, Arabian toast, Neapolitan pizza or hamburger. Lunch is a special moment for the diners who choose to Petit Café because they have the opportunity to enjoy a executive menu that changes every day. This dynamism allows guests and visitors to savor different gastronomic options on every occasion.
It should be noted that they have several TACC-free and vegan alternativesthat enrich the gastronomic experience and make it inclusive. For example, their TACC-free cannelloni (a 10), TACC-free chicken and leek quiche, vegan Arabic toast and TACC-free oreo cake. Full letter here.
At dinner time, the proposal becomes more intimate. The Balcony House prepares certain days of the month for the preparation of exclusive dinners which can only be booked in advance. The dishes served are of high quality, with evenings that take place in an intimate and private atmosphere. A plus is its classic tablewarewhich follows the same line of the rest of the "time travel" experience.
Category events
The Balcony House has plenty of space for special events, such as quinceañeras, weddings or corporate dinners. It has capacity for up to 60 peopleallowing the realization of corporate and social events. Meetings, conferences or unforgettable celebrations. With the seal of The Balcony Housenothing can go wrong.
Cultural activities
To verify this, one only has to look at the sides of the establishment, full of works of art that are displayed for diners and guests to delight in what they see and can even buy them if they wish. Next to each painting, there is a card that specifies the artist's phone number to make the purchase. As visitors wander through the space, with a exquisite ambient musicThey let themselves be carried away by a cultural and extremely overwhelming atmosphere.
Salma and Natalia have succeeded in The Balcony House be a meeting point for tourists and residents who wish to embrace a different experience. Boutique hotel, restaurant, cafeteria, event hall and cultural space. Could we ask for more to enjoy Mar del Plata?
Address: 3 de febrero 2538, Mar del Plata, Argentina 7600.
Petit Café Hours: Mon to Sun 10:00 to 20:00hs.
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