This is just a great little place to stay, in a residential area, so it is quiet. Great service and good wine.

we enjoyed our time in the hotel. my family had a very gud holiday. the lounge was very superb. the rooms had every facilities. my family wanted to go again

The international jet-set doesn't go to San Rafael, and that is a distinct advantage to travellers. Prices are much lower here than in big brother Mendoza, and the experience is more personal and more "real."

The Red Wine hotel TRIES to be a bit trendy, and while they generally overreach and get it not quite right, it's hard to be unsatisfied by a stay here. My 3 night package cost me less than US$150 all in, and in addition to breakfast, they threw in massages, a wine tour and a bottle of wine.

Rooms are a bit on the small side, and they probably should have gone for a jacuzzi instead of a micro-pool. But the beds are comfy, there's plenty of hot water, and the designers tried to imbibe a cool vibe (it doesn't quite work, because San Rafael simply isn't "cool" enough!).

What's nice about staying in San Rafael is that things are low key and good value -- including the wineries and restaurants. I'd recommend rafting with Raffeish. Twelve bucks for an hour of whitewater -- try to find that anywhere else. Stop by the great tourist office downtown where they will point you in the right direction for tours and restaurants.

Not much to look at from the outside, but as soon as you walk in, you are in a cozy little hotel with almost a B&B feel. There are only 8 rooms here so there is plenty of personal attention.

We traveled with our infant son, so we spent a significant amount of time at the hotel and found it very comfortable. The hotel is new, so the furnishings were in excellent condition. The tiled floors were spotless and the beds were large and comfortable. There is a small pool (frigid at the time due to consistent rains) in a charming courtyard where you can relax in a hammock or write emails using their wi-fi.

The breakfast was mediocre but on par with other hotels in the Mendoza province (weak coffee, cold cuts, assorted bread, cereal, yogurt, fruit, thin juice). They offered wine by the bottle from several bodegas in San Rafael; the Alfredo Roca Malbec at $25 pesos ($8 USD) was an excellent find and value.

A pleasant experience all around for $225 pesos (about $70 USD) per night.