Legado Mitico Salta

A sumptuous boutique hotel in the northwest colonial city of Salta, with space and sophistication in spades

Sister hotel to Legado Mitico Palermo in Buenos Aires, this chic hotel has the air of a discreet private club, from the elegant grey townhouse façade to the impeccably restored antique furniture and Persian rugs. But there’s nothing stuffy about the welcome here: the friendly staff are genuinely delighted to help, and the service is personalised and attentive.

Salta has long needed a luxurious small hotel, and what’s so pleasing about this hideaway is that it bucks the trend for anonymous business hotels in the city. Cleverly reworked from an old school house by the architect owners, its rooms are stylish yet ooze original salteño artefacts (locally made handicrafts, restored antiques and original paintings), creating a strong local identity in a culturally-rich region. Exceptionally spacious interiors convey instant calm, inspiring you to refresh and relax before setting off on remote adventures in the dramatic landscapes of Salta and Jujuy. And, lying just 5 blocks away from the main plaza, this is perfectly located for exploring the city’s beautiful colonial architecture and wonderful museums.

Highs

• The 11 stylish rooms are each themed around a famous local figure, giving a strong sense of this area’s rich culture
• The vast rooms all come with desks and some private outdoor space (even in the lower price categories)
• This is a small, exclusive hotel and the stylish public spaces are shared between just a few guests - perfect for relaxing
• Legado Mítico's huge and sultry bathrooms are in a league of their own, with toiletries to match

Lows

• Few of the rooms have far-reaching views and most face onto the large internal patio (or a private patio in the Lujo category). Even the street-facing rooms, which have views towards Cerro San Bernado, require you to first overlook the rather uninspiring car park opposite
• This is a small hotel, so there's no pool or gym
• You may find the service in the evenings lacks the charm and efficiency you’ll experience during the daytime