6 Best Hotels in Mendoza City, Wine Regions

The tall, elegant tower of this downtown hotel looks out on the Plaza Italia, and the rooftop pool gives you a view over the city center. Rooms are spacious, if a bit scruffy around the edges.

With only four rooms, this handsome bed-and-breakfast guarantees personalized service within walking distance of the city center, lots of restaurants, and Parque General San Martín. There are even free bikes to use if you want to explore the city on two wheels. It's a good option if you want to have a reasonably priced, relaxing refuge within the big city.

One of the city center's larger top-end hotels, the Diplomatic often hosts conferences and football teams that each take advantage of the central location, modern facilities, and various event spaces.

The Hyatt has preserved the landmark Plaza Hotel's 19th-century Spanish colonial façade: a grand pillared entrance and a wide veranda that extends to either side of the street. Inside, however, it has all the modern comforts; minimalist bedrooms are softened by plump white pillows and duvets covering the simple ebony beds. Rates include use of the gym and spa, plus a great buffet breakfast. Lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner are served on the gracious terrace overlooking Mendoza's main square. A two-story wall of wine separates Bistro M, the restaurant, from the lobby.

Classic gray granite creates a businesslike atmosphere in the lobby of this popular city center hotel. There is an outdoor pool (in season) and an assortment of meeting rooms. Check the website for promotions.

If you want to stay right in the city, but prefer to sidestep the big hotel chains, Villaggio is just one block from the main plaza with attractive guest rooms and two self-catering apartments.