Apartment Information
The Viamonte Mansion Apartment was built in 1928 by Architects Calvo, Jacobs y Gimenez. This team was also responsible for the design of many famous sturctures in Buenos Aires, including the Shell Building on Diagonal Norte and the Hotel Sofitel in Recoleta as well as the Jockey Club. We are proud to say that the Viamonte is pictured on page 30 of the beautful book on Buenos Aires Art Deco y Racionalismo.
It has a interesting past, incuding a story that includes Evita Peron’s body being kept in one of the apartments between her death and the funeral.
The style of the building is described as Gothic Art Deco and has many lush details including beautiful deco brass embellishments that are polished daily by the “portero” (doorman) and balconies on the front of the edifice.
Our apartment features two bedrooms and a “sitting room/parlor” with television. The living room has a fireplace and a collection of Spanish paintings. The large formal dining room has antique china and silverware that can be used for a special occasion (or just to admire).
The kitchen was newly done in vintage style, utilizing the original tiled walls and adding to them with tile and terrazo details. Modern electric equipment has been added, but the
period styling has been retained and enhanced with a custom made breakfast table and display cabinets.
The bathrooms are restored and original with added touches you may need today (hair dryer, magnifying mirror and electrical converters).
What was once the “maid quarters” has been turned into “Rick’s Antilope Bar” and “Cigar Porch”…the only place in which smoking is allowed.
There is full wi-fi service if you bring your own computer or devices
Heaters and air conditioners are operated by remote controls.
Specially made draperies, bed spreads and carpets complete the furnishing that is a rich combination of antique pieces and custom made itemsin the style of the era.
In addtion to all the information about the apartment and about Buenos Aires you can access on this website, there is a big black “scrapbook” filled with brochures, cards and suggestions…as well as a section of the kitchen dedicated to maps, tour books and magazines that will help you plan the perfect stay in “Viamonte”
