Hotel Fundador Review: What To REALLY Expect If You Stay

Pros

Perfect locale close to major attractions
Each room and floor has a different look
Pool is nice but incredibly small
Two convenient restaurants -- Winter Garden and Calicanto
A gift shop features handmade, hammered jewelry and art pieces
Wi-Fi in public areas is free

Cons

Fee for Wi-Fi in rooms
Rooms lack updated amenities and have tube TVs
Parking isn't free

Bottom Line

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.

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Amenities

Restaurants and Bars

Standard Twin Room

Superior Double

Superior Suite

The Hotel

Amenities

Cribs
Fitness Center
Internet
Pool
Spa

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Location

Near a central metro station and within walking distance to many museums and the Plaza de Armas

Hotel Fundador is located near the University of Chile, and within walking distance of La Moneda Palace and the Plaza de Armas.

Santiago is the lively, energetic capital city of Chile, nestled between the snow-flecked mountain tops at the Andes Mountains. Night owls can head downtown to Confiteria Torres, the oldest restaurant in the city, which features live music each weekend. For a livelier environment, visitors can check out Catedral, one of Santiago's trendiest bars with a rooftop patio. In Providenica, Bar Yellow boasts the city's best martinis, while the Hotel Plaza el Bosque mixes happy hour with amazing views from its 17th-floor location.

Shopaholics will enjoy the many "galerias" or local craft markets, the best way to get locally produced items and souvenirs. Bigger shopping plazas include Parque Arauco and Alto Las Condes, while the quaint Feria Santa Lucia at Cerro Santa Lucia features local vendors.

21-minute drive to Los Cerrillos Airport
31-minute drive to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
2- to 13-minute walk to several metro stations, including Los Heroes, La Moneda, and Santa Lucia
2-minute walk to Museo Colonial de San Francisco
10-minute walk to La Moneda Palace
10-minute walk to local restaurants and cafes
11-minute walk to Plaza de Armas
4-minute drive to Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino
4-minute drive to Municipal Theatre of Santiago
5-minute drive to Museo de Santiago Casa Colorada
6-minute drive to Chilean National History Museum
6-minute drive to Mercado Central de Santiago
11-minute drive to Providencia
13-minute drive to Parque Arauco, a commercial shopping center
21-minute drive to Vitacura
28-minute drive to Las Condes

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Also Known As

Blue Tree Hotels Fundador

Room Types

Standard Room
Superior Room

Address

Paseo Serrano 34, Santiago 8320000, Chile

Phone

(562) 387-1200

Website

Hotel Fundador