The hotel was opened in 1817, located on La Plata street, (now Rivadavia) and Santo Cristo (now 25 de Mayo).

[4] Several famous musicians of the time performed their concerts In the Hotel de Faunch, including the French violinist Amadeo Gras.

[5] This hotel also served as a lodging for the British Consul Sir Woodbine Parish, and the Irish Admiral William Brown, considered the father of the Argentine Navy.

[8] Although administered by an Italian the Fonda de los Tres Reyes, was the meeting place for English and American travelers.

His widow administered the hotel until 1833, year in which she decides to sell him to dining-room manager, John Quenby Beech, born in Ireland.