siobhanm352
June 3, 2024
We booked Llao Llao on the recommendation of friends and we were not disappointed. The setting is spectacular built in the magnificent Nahuel Huapi National Park. Like the town of Bariloche, the hotel looks like it belongs in the Swiss Alps and has a very interesting history. We had a stunning suite in the Moreno wing with uninterrupted views across the lake and Mt. Tronador. A small sitting room with the view and a nice patio/balcony. Good sized bedroom with comfy bed/pillows and excellent wardrobe space. The bathroom was large with a jacuzzi bath with a picture window with the same view, double sinks and a very decent shower. Check-in and the concierge service was excellent (big shout out to Patricio). Breakfast was of a good standard although it was awfully busy, irrespective of the time we went. Views from this room are breathtaking especially if you are lucky enough to be seated at the window tables. The BBQ (Argentino) restaurant (in the dining room where breakfast is served) was not available during our stay as it was booked for a corporate event. So we had a choice of the lobby bar or the Patagonia. The Patagonia is a cosy Swiss chalet-style room with pine furniture and chintz fabrics. Small ****** re the lighting which was a little stark - more canteen than intimate dining room. The menu is short but we each selected a good starter and main and opted for the excellent Llao Llao house red. Service was a little perfunctory ( bored but very competent) and we thought it expensive for the standard of food. The lobby bar was buzzy with live music on 2 nights so lovely for a cosy drink after dinner. Service in the bar was very good but the food menu is limited. Again, the food was OK and quite expensive. In summary, spectacular hotel in a spectacular location and I would return in a heartbeat. It is such a pity that the food is so average.