Sheraton Iguazú Resort & Spa

In 1972, the Ministry of Tourism of the Nation called a call for proposals to allocate lots within the Iguassu National Park, with the aim of promoting the construction of international tourist hotels in an area with great potential but poorly exploited even at that time . At that time, the firm “Hotel Internacional SA Iguazu Falls” was awarded a nearby field, asking the architect Estanislao Kocourek the design and construction of a hotel with nearly 200 rooms.
The hotel opened this September 5, and for decades remained the privilege of a location within the National Park and within walking distance of the falls. On the Brazilian side, the Hotel das Cataratas shares the same situation.
In 1978, Roger Moore and a whole crew stayed at the International, while filming Moonraker, one of the films in the James Bond series. A few years later, was the operational base for the production of the film La Mission, starring Robert De Niro and Jeremy Irons. Other notable guests were the King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia, tenor Luciano Pavarotti, Prince Hirohito of Japan, the multiple F1 champion Michael Schumacher, and the tycoon Nelson Rockefeller.
In 1998, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Inc., acquired the hotel to become part of its Sheraton brand. A year later, commissioned the architectural firm Daniel Piana & Associates a complete remodel in stages, completed in 2000. Five years later, there was another remodeling and upgrading of the comforts of now Sheraton Iguazu Resort.

Llao Llao Hotel & Resort Bariloche

So many times compared to the Phoenix , Hotel Llao Llao knew how to survive and make a luxurious place in the international hotel market . Dodged the most devastating misfortunes : fire , closure , neglect , looting , erratic policies . And reborn with more strength.
Reviewing the history
In 1936 began the construction of the Llao Llao . Such a huge mission was in the hands of the architect Alejandro Bustillo , celebrated artist of international recognition. The result was a magnificent structure of Canadian style , with trunks of cypress and larch shingle roof , ready to host an exceptional panoramic view , through balconies , terraces and windows.
On January 8, 1938 was the first official opening of the flagship Hotel in Patagonia Argentina . Soon after, precisely the October 26, 1939 , happened to be the architectural feat that dazzled the upper and proud to Bariloche , to be engulfed in a blanket of fire and ash .
The fire that destroyed a whole, not the desire to work overshadowed by resurgirlo imperiously and shortly afterwards turn into renewed magic. In the hands of the brothers Bustillo , was launched reconstruction force , momentum and speed , and using materials that are less vulnerable to fire , such as stone , concrete and bricks .
The December 15, 1940 , in a time span meteoric , the Llao Llao Hotel was opened again, definitely positioning itself as the place chosen by the most distinguished guests . Hotel Prestige reborn with more strength.
A new blow
The story would give it another misfortune to the hotel and the whole society : In 1979, the Llao Llao closed its doors . The vagaries of privatization , cumulus misguided policy and lack of investment , they left in utter neglect for over a decade. Its elegant rooms oblivion accused , parks and gardens , were plunged into the undergrowth and deterioration. Target for looting of furniture, decorations , and all the equipment they wore refined.
In 1987 the hotel was included in the National Heritage Inventory.
1991 was the year that the hotel gave a puff of breath, a sigh of resurrection. Was privatized again in the hands of Llao – Llao Holding SA , a company that won the tender driven management of National Parks. Again inevitably draw a parallel with the phoenix : the hotel was renovated, respecting the original project architect Alejandro Bustillo and considering the irreplaceable architectural and landscape value.
After 15 years of being closed , the July 3, 1993 it opened again under the name ” Llao – Llao Hotel & Resort ” . From that intone , the story begins to run with joys and successes.
The numbers of success
1994. The Llao Llao Hotel & Resort achieved the level of sophisticated international hotels.
1995. He was voted ” favorite Resort Latin America ” , for which he won the Golden Award delivering the Official Travel Guide , after a survey conducted by various agencies in the world.
1999. He was elected as a member of The Leading Hotels of the World , a company that specializes in assessing the qualities of the 5 star hotels looking to gain the distinction of ” luxury hotels “.
2002. Expanded and renewed its exclusive spa , getting joining Leading Spas , a distinguished award given to innovative treatments hotels , quality products and staff training affected the sector . In the same year he opened a heated outdoor pool of 420 square meters.
2004. She joined the ” Gold List of the best places in the world ” by the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler. And reached number eight in the ranking of the 25 best hotels and resorts in Mexico , Central & South America, according to the magazine Travel + Leisure.
How could it be otherwise , the Llao Llao did not stay with the achievements . Was more . Expanded and renewed their areas, built new suites , joined activities , devised new spaces Restaurants and amplified their tourism.
The Llao Llao Hotel is a symbol for its fascinating history and its remarkable present . It was who accompanied Bariloche and the region in growth, also play a key role as a catalyst for new investment in hotels that looked at the city as appealling to disembark with elite projects.
Conjunction of mysticism and architectural supremacy , the Hotel Llao Llao Bariloche ‘s icon , synonymous with beauty and elegance , symmetrical compared to hotels of greater excellence worldwide. His image travels the world . No one stepped on this place named by the most spectacular beauty without taking a picture of him.