Imago Hotel & Spa

This new hotel and spa is located in el Calafate, a city of about 17,000 inhabitants (about a 3 hour flight from Buenos Aires) on the south shore of Lake Argentino at the foot of the Andes. The hotel is about 15 minutes from the airport and a shuttle is available (let us know your arrival time if you wish to be picked up). This is an excellent base from which to explore the National Glacier Park. There are fifty four rooms at this special hotel and spa - choose from double or triple rooms and beautiful junior and master suites. The double rooms have views over the lake or the mountains and have warm colour schemes with wood, leather and stone completing the Patagonian feel. These rooms have either one king bed or two twin beds. The junior suites have an additional sitting area and jacuzzi tubs. The master suites are spacious (105m2) with one bedroom, a large living room and dining area and a complete bathroom with shower. The sweeping views are of the surrounding lake and mountains. The restaurant Cicero, an elegant bistro, is located opposite the hotel and features a menu of international cuisine in a contemporary style. The views are lovely from inside and from the deck (where you may dine when the weather is good). Guests have access to the fitness facilities which include swimming pool and jacuzzi, gym, sauna and Scottish shower (open every day from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.). The hotel can also suggest several walking circuits. The business centre, with its multilingual staff, has high speed internet access, Xerox, audiovisual equipment. The staff will be pleased to make airline reservations. The spa offers two to seven night Imago programs to relax, destress, detox, lose weight or kick-start a new fitness routine (or, of course, you may design your own spa activities).