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Santiago
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Hotels
Santiago
Nowadays, Santiago can cater to most accommodation tastes. High-rollers can choose between dependable luxury chains or stylish boutique hotels while budget travellers need not stay in dives - the city is such a backpacker thoroughfare these days that there are plenty of low-cost places to stay. Most of the high-end options tend to be clustered in the financial district of Las Condes, while there are a couple of good-value mid-range hotels in Parque Forestal. Bellavista and Barrio Brasil have the most budget visitors.
The hotels below have been classed into four different pricing categories:
$$$$ (over $200)
$$$ (US$130 to $200)
$$ (US$50 to $130)
$ (up to US$50)
Business
Hotel Galerias
Impeccable modern rooms and efficient staff make this a popular choice among the business jet-set. Two Easter Island style statues guard the entrance to this plush hotel, upgraded in 2005 with an extensive refurbishment, and the South America décor theme is visible throughout. There are also two fine restaurants to choose from.
San Antonio 65
Tel: (02) 470 7400.
Website: www.hotelgalerias.cl
Price: $$$
Hotel Plaza San Francisco
This plush hotel has gleaming wood panels and courteous staff. Comfortable (sometimes luxurious) and efficient, it has a central location particularly convenient for business professionals. It is located on Santiago's busiest road, but the hotel's double-glazing shields the guests from noise.
Avenida Bernardo O'Higgins 816 (Alameda)
Tel: (02) 360 4445.
Website: www.plazasanfrancisco.cl
Price: $$$$
Luxury
Hotel Orly
This is a fantastic boutique hotel of only 28 rooms, housed in a converted mansion. Located in an exclusive back street area of Providencia, Hotel Orly is just a short hop away from the city centre's business districts and tourist attractions. It has a relaxed, laid-back ambience and the décor is smart and sophisticated.
Pedro de Valdivia 027
Tel: (02) 231 8947.
Website: www.orlyhotel.com
Price: $$
Ritz Carlton
This is the latest in hotel opulence in Santiago, where the service is impeccable, Egyptian sheets adorn your bed and there is just about every luxury you could possibly desire within the hotel's walls. Gyms, swimming pools, three restaurants and an internationally renowned sommelier are all available to those lucky enough to stay here.
Calle El Alcalde 15
Tel: (02) 470 8500.
Website: www.ritzcarlton.com
Price: $$$$
Moderate
ChilHotel
Perhaps the most sensible option of any of the these listings, ChilHotel is practical, comfortable and affordable. On a quiet street within easy walking distance of the Metro in Providencia, it is the sort of place you would be happy to put your parents on a visit to the city with its good-value rooms (although some err on the small side) and polite service.
Cirujano Guzmán 103
Tel: (02) 264 0643.
Website: www.chilhotel.cl
Price: $$
Hotel Foresta
This beautifully located hotel (right by Cerro Santa Lucía) has been around for a while. It has kept its old style, which means it is chock full of character, although sometimes this spills over into a slightly cluttered feel. However, the service is very attentive and with the arty district of Lastarria right next door, it is one of the best and most affordable options in town.
Subercaseaux 353
Tel: (02) 639 6261.
Email: foresta@terra.cl
Price: $
Other Recommendations
Best Western Hotel Majestic
A quirky, rambling hotel with a fine Indian restaurant and very accommodating staff. This is one of the best value mid-range options in the central part of the city - although the surrounding area is too quiet at night for some tastes. You can usually negotiate a discount if you are staying for more than one night.
Santo Domingo 1526
Tel: (02) 695 8366.
Website: www.hotelmajestic.cl
Price: $$
Happy House Hostel
A superb, ambitious renovation makes this colourful converted Barrio Brasil mansion the place to head to satisfy your old bohemian instincts - even though you now have more cash in your pockets. With everything from a games room to a delightful patio with views right over the city, this lovely relaxed place is for former backpackers who can afford to indulge themselves a bit more.
Catedral 2207
Tel: (02) 688 4849.
Website: www.happyhousehostel.cl
Price: $$
Travel Essentials
Nowadays, Santiago can cater to most accommodation tastes. High-rollers can choose between dependable luxury chains or stylish boutique hotels while budget travellers need not stay in dives - the city is such a backpacker thoroughfare these days that there are plenty of low-cost places to stay. Most of the high-end options tend to be clustered in the financial district of Las Condes, while there are a couple of good-value mid-range hotels in Parque Forestal. Bellavista and Barrio Brasil have the most budget visitors.
The hotels below have been classed into four different pricing categories:
$$$$ (over $200)
$$$ (US$130 to $200)
$$ (US$50 to $130)
$ (up to US$50)
The hotels below have been classed into four different pricing categories:
$$$$ (over $200)
$$$ (US$130 to $200)
$$ (US$50 to $130)
$ (up to US$50)
Business
Hotel Galerias
Impeccable modern rooms and efficient staff make this a popular choice among the business jet-set. Two Easter Island style statues guard the entrance to this plush hotel, upgraded in 2005 with an extensive refurbishment, and the South America décor theme is visible throughout. There are also two fine restaurants to choose from.
San Antonio 65
Tel: (02) 470 7400.
Website: www.hotelgalerias.cl
Price: $$$
Impeccable modern rooms and efficient staff make this a popular choice among the business jet-set. Two Easter Island style statues guard the entrance to this plush hotel, upgraded in 2005 with an extensive refurbishment, and the South America décor theme is visible throughout. There are also two fine restaurants to choose from.
San Antonio 65
Tel: (02) 470 7400.
Website: www.hotelgalerias.cl
Price: $$$
Hotel Plaza San Francisco
This plush hotel has gleaming wood panels and courteous staff. Comfortable (sometimes luxurious) and efficient, it has a central location particularly convenient for business professionals. It is located on Santiago's busiest road, but the hotel's double-glazing shields the guests from noise.
Avenida Bernardo O'Higgins 816 (Alameda)
Tel: (02) 360 4445.
Website: www.plazasanfrancisco.cl
Price: $$$$
This plush hotel has gleaming wood panels and courteous staff. Comfortable (sometimes luxurious) and efficient, it has a central location particularly convenient for business professionals. It is located on Santiago's busiest road, but the hotel's double-glazing shields the guests from noise.
Avenida Bernardo O'Higgins 816 (Alameda)
Tel: (02) 360 4445.
Website: www.plazasanfrancisco.cl
Price: $$$$
Luxury
Hotel Orly
This is a fantastic boutique hotel of only 28 rooms, housed in a converted mansion. Located in an exclusive back street area of Providencia, Hotel Orly is just a short hop away from the city centre's business districts and tourist attractions. It has a relaxed, laid-back ambience and the décor is smart and sophisticated.
Pedro de Valdivia 027
Tel: (02) 231 8947.
Website: www.orlyhotel.com
Price: $$
This is a fantastic boutique hotel of only 28 rooms, housed in a converted mansion. Located in an exclusive back street area of Providencia, Hotel Orly is just a short hop away from the city centre's business districts and tourist attractions. It has a relaxed, laid-back ambience and the décor is smart and sophisticated.
Pedro de Valdivia 027
Tel: (02) 231 8947.
Website: www.orlyhotel.com
Price: $$
Ritz Carlton
This is the latest in hotel opulence in Santiago, where the service is impeccable, Egyptian sheets adorn your bed and there is just about every luxury you could possibly desire within the hotel's walls. Gyms, swimming pools, three restaurants and an internationally renowned sommelier are all available to those lucky enough to stay here.
Calle El Alcalde 15
Tel: (02) 470 8500.
Website: www.ritzcarlton.com
Price: $$$$
This is the latest in hotel opulence in Santiago, where the service is impeccable, Egyptian sheets adorn your bed and there is just about every luxury you could possibly desire within the hotel's walls. Gyms, swimming pools, three restaurants and an internationally renowned sommelier are all available to those lucky enough to stay here.
Calle El Alcalde 15
Tel: (02) 470 8500.
Website: www.ritzcarlton.com
Price: $$$$
Moderate
ChilHotel
Perhaps the most sensible option of any of the these listings, ChilHotel is practical, comfortable and affordable. On a quiet street within easy walking distance of the Metro in Providencia, it is the sort of place you would be happy to put your parents on a visit to the city with its good-value rooms (although some err on the small side) and polite service.
Cirujano Guzmán 103
Tel: (02) 264 0643.
Website: www.chilhotel.cl
Price: $$
Perhaps the most sensible option of any of the these listings, ChilHotel is practical, comfortable and affordable. On a quiet street within easy walking distance of the Metro in Providencia, it is the sort of place you would be happy to put your parents on a visit to the city with its good-value rooms (although some err on the small side) and polite service.
Cirujano Guzmán 103
Tel: (02) 264 0643.
Website: www.chilhotel.cl
Price: $$
Hotel Foresta
This beautifully located hotel (right by Cerro Santa Lucía) has been around for a while. It has kept its old style, which means it is chock full of character, although sometimes this spills over into a slightly cluttered feel. However, the service is very attentive and with the arty district of Lastarria right next door, it is one of the best and most affordable options in town.
Subercaseaux 353
Tel: (02) 639 6261.
Email: foresta@terra.cl
Price: $
This beautifully located hotel (right by Cerro Santa Lucía) has been around for a while. It has kept its old style, which means it is chock full of character, although sometimes this spills over into a slightly cluttered feel. However, the service is very attentive and with the arty district of Lastarria right next door, it is one of the best and most affordable options in town.
Subercaseaux 353
Tel: (02) 639 6261.
Email: foresta@terra.cl
Price: $
Other Recommendations
Best Western Hotel Majestic
A quirky, rambling hotel with a fine Indian restaurant and very accommodating staff. This is one of the best value mid-range options in the central part of the city - although the surrounding area is too quiet at night for some tastes. You can usually negotiate a discount if you are staying for more than one night.
Santo Domingo 1526
Tel: (02) 695 8366.
Website: www.hotelmajestic.cl
Price: $$
A quirky, rambling hotel with a fine Indian restaurant and very accommodating staff. This is one of the best value mid-range options in the central part of the city - although the surrounding area is too quiet at night for some tastes. You can usually negotiate a discount if you are staying for more than one night.
Santo Domingo 1526
Tel: (02) 695 8366.
Website: www.hotelmajestic.cl
Price: $$
Happy House Hostel
A superb, ambitious renovation makes this colourful converted Barrio Brasil mansion the place to head to satisfy your old bohemian instincts - even though you now have more cash in your pockets. With everything from a games room to a delightful patio with views right over the city, this lovely relaxed place is for former backpackers who can afford to indulge themselves a bit more.
Catedral 2207
Tel: (02) 688 4849.
Website: www.happyhousehostel.cl
Price: $$
A superb, ambitious renovation makes this colourful converted Barrio Brasil mansion the place to head to satisfy your old bohemian instincts - even though you now have more cash in your pockets. With everything from a games room to a delightful patio with views right over the city, this lovely relaxed place is for former backpackers who can afford to indulge themselves a bit more.
Catedral 2207
Tel: (02) 688 4849.
Website: www.happyhousehostel.cl
Price: $$
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