Alvear is a central 3 star hotel in Montevideo, Uraguay and it is the perfect lodging for all those staying in the Uruguayan capital for business and leisure thanks to its location and rooms types. The welcoming good value for money accommodation in Montevideo is very close to the old part of the city, which is known as Ciudad Vieja just a few steps away from Avenida 18 de Julio, the main street for shopping in the whole city centre. Tourism in Montevideo is centred in the Ciudad Vieja area, which includes the city's oldest buildings, several museums, art galleries, and nightclubs. Plaza Independencia is Montevideo's most important square, and it is located between Ciudad Vieja and downtown Montevideo. The capital has also a specific business area where there is the World Trade Centre Montevideo with 22 floors and the Telecommunications Tower with 37 floors. The combination of the old and the new parts in Montevideo makes of it a very interesting tourist destination where you can test a sample of the ancient Uruguayan culture but with a modern flavour to it. Alvear hotel offers free wireless Internet connection throughout its premises and free parking.