Sofitel Montevideo Casino Carrasco and Spa
Montevideo has a delightful French flair, thanks to the Sofitel Montevideo Casino Carrasco & Spa. Just steps from the beach in the upscale Carrasco neighborhood, this iconic hotel retains its early-20th-century glamour. The 116 spacious rooms and suites offer refined comfort and high-tech amenities; the serene So SPA features a Jacuzzi, sauna, solarium and indoor/outdoor pool. Savor High Tea and beach views at the Tea Gallery, or sip a cocktail at Thays Lounge Bar. Dine on haute French fare in the sophisticated 1921 restaurant before trying your hand at the elegantly modern casino.
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Take in a performance at the nearby Solís Theater, the longest-running opera house in the Americas, dating to 1856; its restoration includes columns by Philippe Starck.