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Sofitel Montevideo Casino Carrasco and Spa
Montevideo, Uruguay · Sofitel · Core Luxury
Hotel Casino Carrasco began in 1912 for Alfredo Arocena's Balneario Carrasco scheme, with Charles Thays shaping the garden suburb, then stalled through World War I until the city finished and opened it 29 January 1921. Albert Einstein lodged in 1925 and Federico García Lorca in 1934. Closed in 1997, restored from 2009, and reopened 7 March 2013 as Sofitel with 116 rooms and a basement casino.
- 116 rooms
- Opened 1921
- Neighborhood: Carrasco
- Rooms from 344 sq ft (32 m²)
- Architect: Gastón Mallet; Jacques Dunant
About Sofitel Montevideo Casino Carrasco and Spa
- Work began in 1912 under Gastón Mallet and Jacques Dunant, stalled through World War I, and the city inaugurated the palace 29 January 1921.
- Albert Einstein lodged here in 1925 and Federico García Lorca in 1934.
- Charles Thays and Edouard André planned the Carrasco barrio around the palace hotel on the Rambla.
- Declared National Historical Heritage in 1975, closed in 1997, and reopened 7 March 2013 as Sofitel with 116 rooms, Thays Lounge Bar, and 1921 Restaurant.
- Entry-level rooms start at 344 sq ft (32 m²).
History
Hotel Casino Carrasco began in 1912 for Alfredo Arocena's Balneario Carrasco scheme, with Gastón Mallet and Jacques Dunant on the palace and Charles Thays shaping the garden suburb. War stalled the work; Montevideo finished and opened the house 29 January 1921. Einstein stayed in 1925, Lorca in 1934. Closed in 1997, restored from 2009, and reopened 7 March 2013 as Sofitel with 116 rooms and a basement casino, a National Historical Heritage building since 1975.
The setting
3 km from Plaza Virgilio park.
Restaurants and bars
- RESTAURANT 1921 — Restaurant · Creative gastronomic proposal combining signature cuisine wi
- Bar Sofitel — Bar · Tea service, international cocktails and Uruguayan wine list
Experiences
- Gastronomy at Restaurant 1921 — Restaurant combining signature cuisine with local and organic products, with a view of the beach and Carrasco.
- Casino — Lavish casino on property offering entertainment, with an exclusive bar with modern décor and beach view.
- Sunset and cocktails at Bar Sofitel — Bar with sunsets, tea service, international cocktails and a Uruguayan wine list from all regions.
- Strolls along the Río de la Plata — Walks along the river, mentioned as a way to restore body and mind.
- Carrasco shopping, galleries and restaurants — Designer shops, boutique galleries and eclectic restaurants in the Carrasco neighbourhood.
- Shopping at Mercado Arocena and Portones Shopping Mall — The hotel presents the Carrasco neighborhood as a shopping destination, citing Mercado Arocena and Portones Shopping Mall.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Hammam
- Fitness center
- Casino
- Pet-friendly
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