Unfortunately we would NOT recommend Gabriel's apartment. We encountered a number of issues during our 8 night stay:
- Pool was not open due to repairs. Despite us specifically asking the hosts as to the availability of the pool and gym prior to our arrival, we were not informed that the pool was closed during the dates of our visit. Very frustrating. To the managers credit, they promised to provide a 10% refund (but only after we complained and were initially met with excuses).
- Inadequate kitchen facilities/utensils. We were provided with the absolute bare minimum in terms of plates, bowls and cutlery. Furthermore, there were no basic cooking items; for example no oil or salt, not enough dishwashing liquid.
- We were made to sign a waiver upon check-in. Something I was not informed of prior and didn't really feel comfortable doing.
- The managers entered the apartment during our stay when we were not home, without our consent or warning. We felt this was an invasion of privacy.
The apartment does have some positives (and overall it wasn't bad enough that we needed to check out):
- excellent WiFi
- good location- 3 minute walk to subway station, 10 minute walk to beat cafes, bars and restaurants in Palermo Soho and Palermo Hollywood. Fruit shop and laundry just around the corner. 15 minutes/$10 taxi to the airport (Jorge Newbery).
- pretty good gym, with its own wifi which was good for streaming music.
- 24 door man/ building security (not that it felt dangerous or necessary).
Overall, next time we come to Buenos Aires (which is an awesome city!) we will look elsewhere. This is less of an AirBnb and more of a serviced apartment, with a sterile vibe that didn't hit the mark.