The Monarca Hoteles Las Condes is located at the intersection of the two bustling thoroughfares Apoquindo Avenue and Los Militares. It is in the heart of the financial district, home to the stock exchange, corporate offices and buildings, and banks. Despite its name, however, it is not a hotel. It is an apartment-style property, and its 30 rooms are more like apartment rentals, spread out between two different buildings. Rooms have nice views of the neighborhood, are stylishly furnished, and come with amenities such as fully equipped kitchens, Wi-Fi and air-conditioning. Some, though, are in much better condition than others. The property lacks room service and an on-site restaurant, and the free breakfast is plain and meager. A car or taxi is needed to get to many of Santiago’s main attractions, but there’s also a subway station within walking distance. On-site, the two rooftop pools and Jacuzzi with stunning city views, and well-lit fitness center, are great perks.
The Monarca Hoteles Las Condes is located at the intersection of the two bustling thoroughfares Apoquindo Avenue and Los Militares. It is in the heart of the financial district, home to the stock exchange, corporate offices and buildings, and banks. Despite its name, however, it is not a hotel. It is an apartment-style property, and its 30 rooms are more like apartment rentals, spread out between two different buildings. Rooms have nice views of the neighborhood, are stylishly furnished, and come with amenities such as fully equipped kitchens, Wi-Fi and air-conditioning. Some, though, are in much better condition than others. The property lacks room service and an on-site restaurant, and the free breakfast is plain and meager. A car or taxi is needed to get to many of Santiago’s main attractions, but there’s also a subway station within walking distance. On-site, the two rooftop pools and Jacuzzi with stunning city views, and well-lit fitness center, are great perks.
This sleek hotel offers renovated interiors that distinguish it from other Santiago Best Western options. Rooms aren't enormous but do offer contemporary decor in soft neutral tones. Other perks here include a sunny fitness center, rooftop solarium with outdoor pool, and a spa. Though this hotel comes at a slight bump in price from other chain hotels in Santiago, the superior design and extra amenities justify the cost.
This sleek hotel offers renovated interiors that distinguish it from other Santiago Best Western options. Rooms aren't enormous but do offer contemporary decor in soft neutral tones. Other perks here include a sunny fitness center, rooftop solarium with outdoor pool, and a spa. Though this hotel comes at a slight bump in price from other chain hotels in Santiago, the superior design and extra amenities justify the cost.
The Aubrey is a designer boutique hotel in a 1927 Spanish mission-style house that was renovated in 2010. This stylish property offers both free breakfast and tea in its dining room, and serves cocktails in its quirky piano lounge, which combines worn leather and wood with neon-pink upholstery. The funky, modern decor mixes with the old-world architecture and original beams to create a uniquely cool vibe. Adding to the charm, each of the 15 rooms is different -- with some boasting private outdoor space and private entrances. All rooms feature colorful modern decor with updated amenities such as large wall-mounted flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, as well as huge sexy glass-enclosed walk-in showers (the shower is fully exposed in the San Cristobal Studio, though, so guests who prefer privacy should avoid that room). The outdoor pool is small, but suitable for this 15-room property -- plus, it has plenty of lounge seating to enjoy some Santiago sun.
The Aubrey is a designer boutique hotel in a 1927 Spanish mission-style house that was renovated in 2010. This stylish property offers both free breakfast and tea in its dining room, and serves cocktails in its quirky piano lounge, which combines worn leather and wood with neon-pink upholstery. The funky, modern decor mixes with the old-world architecture and original beams to create a uniquely cool vibe. Adding to the charm, each of the 15 rooms is different -- with some boasting private outdoor space and private entrances. All rooms feature colorful modern decor with updated amenities such as large wall-mounted flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, as well as huge sexy glass-enclosed walk-in showers (the shower is fully exposed in the San Cristobal Studio, though, so guests who prefer privacy should avoid that room). The outdoor pool is small, but suitable for this 15-room property -- plus, it has plenty of lounge seating to enjoy some Santiago sun.
The mid-range Hotel Fundador is ideally situated on a quaint cobblestone street in the center of Santiago, within walking distance of some of the city's most famous landmarks. It's a lovely building from the outside, and inside the feel is bright and modern, even if some of the attempts at trendiness fall a little short in execution. Quirky decor includes frayed-looking tapestries as wall art, and charcoal-style paint in the hallways that resembles crayon scribbles. Each room is different, with bold colors, stone floors, mini-fridges, and older tube TVs. Bathrooms are basic and more classic-looking than the bedrooms, though the showers show some water stains. The hotel has two on-site restaurants and a bar, as well as a charming gift shop that offers handmade jewelry and other art pieces.
The mid-range Hotel Fundador is ideally situated on a quaint cobblestone street in the center of Santiago, within walking distance of some of the city's most famous landmarks. It's a lovely building from the outside, and inside the feel is bright and modern, even if some of the attempts at trendiness fall a little short in execution. Quirky decor includes frayed-looking tapestries as wall art, and charcoal-style paint in the hallways that resembles crayon scribbles. Each room is different, with bold colors, stone floors, mini-fridges, and older tube TVs. Bathrooms are basic and more classic-looking than the bedrooms, though the showers show some water stains. The hotel has two on-site restaurants and a bar, as well as a charming gift shop that offers handmade jewelry and other art pieces.
The upper-middle-range Eurotel Providencia is a contemporary hotel located in a quiet part of the Providencia neighborhood, within walking distance of famous Costanera Mall and two Metro lines. Its 55 rooms are simple, clean, contemporary, featuring flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, minibars, and safes. An adequate breakfast buffet is served every morning at the restaurant, which also serves international cuisine for lunch and dinner. With shaded areas, lots of seating, and great views of the Andes, the rooftop terrace is particularly pleasant, while the small gym is a good perk for those wanting to stay active during their trip. Rates include property-wide Wi-Fi and underground parking. Travelers seeking something a tad more charming in this area may want to consider Le Reve Hotel Boutique, but amenities are limited.
The upper-middle-range Eurotel Providencia is a contemporary hotel located in a quiet part of the Providencia neighborhood, within walking distance of famous Costanera Mall and two Metro lines. Its 55 rooms are simple, clean, contemporary, featuring flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, minibars, and safes. An adequate breakfast buffet is served every morning at the restaurant, which also serves international cuisine for lunch and dinner. With shaded areas, lots of seating, and great views of the Andes, the rooftop terrace is particularly pleasant, while the small gym is a good perk for those wanting to stay active during their trip. Rates include property-wide Wi-Fi and underground parking. Travelers seeking something a tad more charming in this area may want to consider Le Reve Hotel Boutique, but amenities are limited.
RQ Central Suites is part of the RQ Hotel group, a chain that operates six other apartment-style establishments in Santiago. It's located in the heart of downtown Santiago, within walking distance to popular sights. The 43 rooms all have basic decor, with gray color palettes and no-frills furniture, but high-quality kitchens or kitchenettes. Bathrooms are on the smaller side and have contemporary vessel sinks. Rooms are located on the top four floors of an apartment building (housing permanent residents), and offer amazing views, as does the small rooftop pool. Additional amenities include a game room with a pool table, a small fitness center, a laundry room, and two dining areas (one outdoor, one in) where guests can sit to eat the lackluster breakfast. Guests should be forewarned that RQ has been known to move guests to a room at a sister property upon check-in, without prior notice. Overall, though, it's a solid value pick, and is well-suited for extended stays.
RQ Central Suites is part of the RQ Hotel group, a chain that operates six other apartment-style establishments in Santiago. It's located in the heart of downtown Santiago, within walking distance to popular sights. The 43 rooms all have basic decor, with gray color palettes and no-frills furniture, but high-quality kitchens or kitchenettes. Bathrooms are on the smaller side and have contemporary vessel sinks. Rooms are located on the top four floors of an apartment building (housing permanent residents), and offer amazing views, as does the small rooftop pool. Additional amenities include a game room with a pool table, a small fitness center, a laundry room, and two dining areas (one outdoor, one in) where guests can sit to eat the lackluster breakfast. Guests should be forewarned that RQ has been known to move guests to a room at a sister property upon check-in, without prior notice. Overall, though, it's a solid value pick, and is well-suited for extended stays.
The Ritz-Carlton is a stylish, sophisticated 205-room hotel in the suburb of Las Condes. Its common spaces impress: The lobby has rich wood paneling and shiny marble floors; and both the pool and fitness center are enclosed by glass domes and offer amazing views of Santiago. But the rooms are less impressive, with chain-like decor and some wear and tear (such as stains in the carpets). They do have modern amenities, though, including flat-screen TVs, MP3-capable alarm clocks, and stocked minibars with an assortment of high-end liquors. Luxurious, clean bathrooms feature marble finishes, with big soaking tubs and separate walk-in showers. After a long day of sightseeing, visitors can head up to 100 Grandos Bar for cocktails or unwind at the small spa.
The Ritz-Carlton is a stylish, sophisticated 205-room hotel in the suburb of Las Condes. Its common spaces impress: The lobby has rich wood paneling and shiny marble floors; and both the pool and fitness center are enclosed by glass domes and offer amazing views of Santiago. But the rooms are less impressive, with chain-like decor and some wear and tear (such as stains in the carpets). They do have modern amenities, though, including flat-screen TVs, MP3-capable alarm clocks, and stocked minibars with an assortment of high-end liquors. Luxurious, clean bathrooms feature marble finishes, with big soaking tubs and separate walk-in showers. After a long day of sightseeing, visitors can head up to 100 Grandos Bar for cocktails or unwind at the small spa.
Club Presidente Santiago offers apartment-style suites in the neighborhood of Providencia. The apartments include full kitchens (though no dishwashers), sitting rooms with flat-screen TVs, and up to two bedrooms. Although the rooms are clean, fairly spacious, and comfortable, all of the furniture and fixtures are dated. Despite the lack of luxury, the value for the money at this unique spot cannot be ignored. If style is not a requirement, the rates and location make Club Presidente Santiago worth a look.
Club Presidente Santiago offers apartment-style suites in the neighborhood of Providencia. The apartments include full kitchens (though no dishwashers), sitting rooms with flat-screen TVs, and up to two bedrooms. Although the rooms are clean, fairly spacious, and comfortable, all of the furniture and fixtures are dated. Despite the lack of luxury, the value for the money at this unique spot cannot be ignored. If style is not a requirement, the rates and location make Club Presidente Santiago worth a look.
Just from looking at the facade of downtown Santiago’s 233-room Hotel Plaza San Francisco, you can tell that it is an old property. Step inside and the European-style decor starts to feel more blatantly outdated than purposely retro or vintage. The adequately sized rooms -- full of rich fabrics and woods -- seem clean and comfortable, and come with a number of amenities, but overall could use some remodeling and modernization. The free Wi-Fi tends to be unreliable, a major drawback for business travelers (though the hotel’s 3,000-plus square feet of meeting and event space is a plus). For a decent meal, there is the acclaimed Bristol Restaurant that specializes in Chilean flavors, and for nearby sightseeing, Plaza de Armas and La Moneda Palace are within walking distance.
Just from looking at the facade of downtown Santiago’s 233-room Hotel Plaza San Francisco, you can tell that it is an old property. Step inside and the European-style decor starts to feel more blatantly outdated than purposely retro or vintage. The adequately sized rooms -- full of rich fabrics and woods -- seem clean and comfortable, and come with a number of amenities, but overall could use some remodeling and modernization. The free Wi-Fi tends to be unreliable, a major drawback for business travelers (though the hotel’s 3,000-plus square feet of meeting and event space is a plus). For a decent meal, there is the acclaimed Bristol Restaurant that specializes in Chilean flavors, and for nearby sightseeing, Plaza de Armas and La Moneda Palace are within walking distance.
The Gen Suite & Spa Hotel is a modern "green" high-rise hotel located near Santiago's financial district, offering free breakfast, meeting space, and a wellness spa. The sustainable structure was originally designed as apartments, which means that the lobby was not meant to accommodate hordes of people coming and going every day. The downside of this is that check-in can take some time, but it also means that all rooms -- even standard -- come equipped with separate sitting areas and kitchens. Decor consists of red and black furnishings that look straight out of IKEA, and balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows let in lots of natural light. The terrace and outdoor pool boast incredible views of the skyline and distant mountains -- a great spot for photo ops. The hotel has a green policy, and elements of eco-friendly design, such as solar panels and recycling bins, are seen throughout. The hotel also offers a fitness center, free parking, and Wi-Fi. Prices are fair considering the modern amenities.
The Gen Suite & Spa Hotel is a modern "green" high-rise hotel located near Santiago's financial district, offering free breakfast, meeting space, and a wellness spa. The sustainable structure was originally designed as apartments, which means that the lobby was not meant to accommodate hordes of people coming and going every day. The downside of this is that check-in can take some time, but it also means that all rooms -- even standard -- come equipped with separate sitting areas and kitchens. Decor consists of red and black furnishings that look straight out of IKEA, and balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows let in lots of natural light. The terrace and outdoor pool boast incredible views of the skyline and distant mountains -- a great spot for photo ops. The hotel has a green policy, and elements of eco-friendly design, such as solar panels and recycling bins, are seen throughout. The hotel also offers a fitness center, free parking, and Wi-Fi. Prices are fair considering the modern amenities.