Azur Real Hotel Boutique

Despite being known as a manufacturing base and financial hub, Córdoba has the youthful heart of a college town. Three historic universities line the city’s Jesuit Block, a gorgeous display of Latin American baroque architecture. Minutes away is a century-old townhouse that served as a drugstore, residence, and school before an extensive renovation transformed it into the Azur Real Hotel Boutique.

The lobby is a nod to the building’s evolution, with exposed brick and a stone fireplace presiding over an inviting modern daybed, hinting at the friendly hospitality within. 16 uncluttered guest rooms range from standard, where an elegant split-level design creates a cozy bedroom space complete with a flat-screen TV, to deluxe, where a chaise longue dominates a sitting room defined by dark wood and leather furniture.

Some guest rooms offer balconies, and while the outward-facing rooms offer views of the Jesuit Block, there’s something to be said for the reflective atmosphere of the rooms overlooking the quiet courtyard. The townhouse might be intimate, but the services are nothing short of luxurious, from the remarkable subterranean spa to the rooftop terrace with its plunge pool and open-air restaurant.

How to get there:
Azur Real Hotel Boutique is located 10.8 km (25min) from Ambrosio LV Taravella International Airport. Transfers can be organized in a private sedan or van for US$30 per car for up to three guests, one way.