http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2012-02-14T11:31:26Z HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelchatter.com/ http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2010/10/1/82359/6504 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/30451/ElCascoLobbyBar.jpg" class="top"><p><i>El Casco's Lobby Bar</i><p> <p><i>Is the WiFi free? Does the gym have good machines? All these things get noticed when checking into a hotel, but what about the atmosphere of the place&#151;specifically the art on the walls or on the floor? All this week, we'll be highlighting <b>properties around the world that do their artwork right</b>, and the specific pieces you should stare long and hard at when next you drop by.</i> <p>Today: <b><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/EL+CASCO+ART+HOTEL/local/4361">El Casco Art Hotel's</a>'s cocktail art</b>.<p> The entirety of this 33-room hotel in Argentina's Patagonian Lake District is a piece of art. It re-opened in 2007 with a collection of over 475 Argentine paintings and sculptures curated by owner Ignacio Gutiérrez Zaldívar, a noted MsRebecca 2010-10-01T09:24:57-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2004/11/30/204814/81 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/3/llao_llao.jpg"></p> <p>With exchange rates in the American's favor (a welcome respite given the Euro's current domination), there's no better time to visit one of Argentina's Leading Hotels in the World. </p> <p><a href="http://www.llaollao.com">Llao Llao</a> is a beautiful lodge nestled between tall peaks, surrounded by a 9-hole golf course and overlooking a wide lake - making it ideal for both winter and summertime visits. </p> <p>The hotel also boasts an impressives spa. Everything from massages, facials to yoga instruction is offered. </p> <p>Folks rave about the outdoor pool, which mounts López, Capilla and the Tronador</p> <p>Don't miss an excursion into town for a fantastic meal of indigenous smoked fish with various local spreads. Absolutely delicious!</p> <p>Anyone want to go to megn323 2004-12-01T16:29:07-05:00 Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/