Mine Hotel

Trendy, cosy and eco-friendly hotel located amidst hip Palermo Soho’s boutiques, cafés and bars

Leaving behind the sinfully-tempting vintage boutiques and cobblestones of über-hip Palermo Soho, I am excitedly schlepping my shopping bags through the glass door, when the yummiest of smells hits me. Cocoa Butter. Eyes now narrowly closed, I am enthralled by the delicious, rich, warm scent, which I’ll find out later lingers around the entire hotel.

Calm, colourful and bright with warm eco-elements of wood, stone and hemp, this 20-room hotel includes a tiny deli-style coffee shop, a lounge area with a PC corner, and a garden courtyard with swimming pool and large daybeds. The tunes of U2 and other nostalgic 80s songs add to the mellow atmosphere, though a few sips of the velvety Rutini Malbec might also play their part. Back in the room, what better remedy for shopping- and tango-tortured limbs than a soak in my very own jacuzzi? This is a true feel-good hotel, where comfort reigns - but it had me at the cocoa scent...

Highs

• Slap-bang in the midst of Palermo Soho's boutiques and bars, its location is perfect to give your wardrobe a solid makeover, and you a great night out
• Jacuzzi baths in Superior and Palermo rooms
• DVD players in all rooms and extensive DVD library, in case you fancy a cosy night in
• The most varied and delicious breakfast I had in Buenos Aires - it changes daily
• Buzzy and welcoming; perfect for single travellers

Lows

• The bathrooms are compact, bordering on tiny
• While stylish and cooling in summer, the concrete floors are decidedly chilly in winter - luckily, fluffy warm slippers are provided