Hotel Montevideo - Leading Hotels of the World
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Hotel Montevideo - Leading Hotels of the World is worth booking if you want the best-rated five-star in our Montevideo sample, in a quiet area near the beach. If you plan to spend most of your time around Plaza Independencia and the cathedral, the distance and the price gap with our other picks count against it.
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This is our Luxury pick for Montevideo. It has an official five-star rating and lists a gym, pool, restaurant, terrace, family rooms, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. It is also tagged as pet-friendly.
It suits couples and families who want a calm, safe-feeling base near the beach, and travellers who value attentive service. Guests describe the neighbourhood as safe and quiet, with restaurants and shops nearby.
Skip it if your trip is centred on Plaza Independencia, the cathedral and the Legislative Palace. Those sights are a long way from Pocitos. Travellers on a budget will also find that our other two picks cost a fraction of the price with strong scores.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in Pocitos, at José Benito Lamas 2901. The location score is 9.3 out of 10, and guests like being near the beach, restaurants and shops.
The main sights listed are far. The Legislative Palace of Uruguay is about 3.9 km away, roughly 49 minutes on foot. Plaza Independencia is about 4.3 km, around 54 minutes, and the Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral is about 4.7 km, around 59 minutes. All are over 30 minutes, so plan on public transport or a taxi. These are straight-line estimates.
Parking details are not confirmed in our data. Ask the hotel if you plan to drive.
What guests say
The score is 9.2 out of 10 from 1,492 guest reviews, the joint top score of the 11 hotels we compared.
Staff draw the most praise: friendly, professional and attentive, with a warm welcome. Guests also value the safe, quiet neighbourhood close to the beach.
Breakfast is the weak spot. Guests rate the food quality as good but say variety is limited and service is sometimes slow. Listed options include continental, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and buffet.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
The reference price was 193.69 euros per night. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, not live quotes. Check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Hotel Palacio, is a two-star at 45.37 euros per night with a score of 8.7. Our Best Value pick, Hotel Alvear, is a three-star at 66.31 euros per night with a score of 8.9.
You pay roughly 127 euros more per night than at Hotel Alvear. That buys the highest guest score of the three, five stars, a pool and gym, and the Pocitos setting. Breakfast inclusion in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 11 eligible hotels in Montevideo. For the Luxury slot we prioritise official five-star hotels, and a four-star can only replace one if it scores at least 8.5.
Hotel Montevideo met the five-star rule and led the group on guest score at 9.2, with a 9.3 location score.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read the room descriptions and cancellation rules.
Check pool and gym hours for your dates, the pet policy if you travel with an animal, and whether breakfast is in your rate. Budget for transport if Plaza Independencia and the cathedral are on your list.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Where is Hotel Montevideo located?
It is in Pocitos at José Benito Lamas 2901. Guests describe a safe, quiet area near the beach, restaurants and shops.
Can you walk from Hotel Montevideo to Plaza Independencia?
Plaza Independencia is about 4.3 km away, roughly 54 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. That is far, so plan on public transport or a taxi.
Does Hotel Montevideo have a pool?
Yes, a pool is listed along with a gym and restaurant. Opening hours and any fees are not confirmed, so check them for your dates.
How much does Hotel Montevideo cost?
The reference price was 193.69 euros per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. It is not a live quote, so check today's price.
What do guests dislike at Hotel Montevideo?
Breakfast is the main complaint. Food quality is rated good, but variety is limited and service is sometimes slow.