FAQ´s

When shall I get to Buenos Aires?

Since the Buenos Aires program begins on April 6th at 10.00 am, it will be better for you to arrive to Argentina on April 5th.

So, if you take an overnight flight, make sure it departs from NY on April 4th,

What is the check in time at The Brick hotel?
The check in is at 3.00 pm

It appears that for non-stop flights to Buenos Aires on April 5th and returning on April 12th there are 2 choices.  You can fly on Aerolíneas Argentinas or American Airlines.  Aerolíneas Argentinas is about $300 cheaper. Is there any reason not to fly Aerolíneas Argentinas and save the $300 US Dollars?

Please bear in mind the arrival time of the flight from JFK to Buenos Aires, which is 4.00 am.

JFK 04:10 PM
EZE 04:05 AM
AR 1301 | JFK -> EZE
Aerolineas Argentinas
Nonstop: Duration 10h 55m
Operate to Ezeiza Airport

That is why the rate is lower.  The check in at the hotel is at 3.00 pm.

It takes approximately one hour to leave the airport since the time of arrival and it takes an extra hour to get to the city.

How do you get from the airport to the hotel?

The transfer from the airport to the hotel is included in the rate. Kosherlat will organize the transfers according to the airfare schedule of the participants.
If there are more than 10 participants arriving in the same flight or flights with similar arrival time, an English-speaking representative of Kosherlat will be waiting for you with a B'nai Jeshurun sign. He/she will go with the group on the bus to the hotel.

If there are fewer than 10 participants arriving together, then Kosherlat will make a reservation of a shuttle that will take you to the hotel. 

You will have your reservation number prior to your arrival, so the only thing you have to do is to show up at the shuttle booth, Manuel Tienda León. This is the #1 shuttle company in airports. They are safe and reliable and you will not have problems. There is a booth at every terminal of the Ezeiza international airport.

If you prefer a private car, it can be arranged.
For 2 people + luggage you have to add $50 US Dollars in the next payment. (Not per person).

Make sure you inform your flight schedule.
The driver will be waiting for you at the airport with a sign with your name.

How long takes the ride from the airport to the hotel?
It takes one hour, depending on the traffic. As Newyorkers yourselves, we guess that further explanation is pointless.

Where is the hotel located?
The Brick Hotel Buenos Aires MGallery Collection is in prime location in the elegant district of Recoleta. Across the street is a very fancy shopping mall called Patio Bullrich. The building itself is a gem, as it used to serve as a live-stock auction house. It is open till 9.00pm.

Hotel address
Posadas 1232
1011 - BUENOS AIRES
ARGENTINA

Contact the hotel
Tel: (+54)11/48191100
Fax: (+54)11/48191121
Email: h8932-re@accor.com

Where is the hotel for Shabbat located?
Argenta Suites Belgrano
Address: Ciudad de La Paz 1868,
1428 Buenos Aires
Tel. (+54) 11 4706-1881


CURRENCY EXCHANGE
You can easily exchange money at any ATM in Argentina by making a withdrawal from your bank account. Most of the credit cards are accepted at many stores, but you will find that a lot of transactions are made in cash, and usually US Dollars are accepted. It is suggested to bring small money in dollars, especially to buy souvenirs to take back home.
ATMs in Argentina do not issue foreign currency.

You will get around $15.00 pesos per US Dollar.


I need additional nights in Buenos Aires

If you need additional nigths in Buenos Aires at The Brick hotel, we will be happy to help you. You can make the reservation with Koshelat.

Our rates are as follows (in US Dollars; Breakfast and taxes included). 
Rates are per room, not per person.

De luxe room (standard) $192.-
Junior suite (upgrade) $260.-

What is the difference between the standard room and the upgrade?


What is the reciprocity fee and how do I pay it?

U.S. ordinary passport holders visiting Argentina for tourism or business must pay a "reciprocity fee" of US$ 160. This "reciprocity fee" is not a visa. This amount is equivalent to what Argentine citizens must pay when requesting a visa to enter the United States.

If you are a US, Australian or Canadian citizen, you will need to pay a reciprocity fee before you enter Argentina. This fee may vary depending on your nationality.
You can pay the reciprocity fee online. Click here to learn how.

If your have more questions on this matter, you can learn more here.

What does B, L, D mean?
B= breakfast
L=Lunch
D=D

Every time you see them, it means that that meal is included.

Are you keeping the rooms at the Brick Hotel in Recoleta as we spend Shabbat in another district?

YES