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City Guide > South America > Chile > Santiago | |
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Hotels Most of Santiago’s hotels are either plush, modern palaces or tired, old buildings serving the lower end of the market. There is little in between in the way of boutique accommodation or inviting B&Bs. Consequently, many of the tourist hotels tend to be a bit pricey and formal, although budget travellers have plenty of choice. Price indications are given per room and in most cases include breakfast. The hotels below have been classed into four different pricing categories: $ (up to US$50) $$ (US$50 to $120) $$$ (US$120 to $180) $$$$ (over $180) Business Crowne Plaza Santiago Expect five-star luxury in this large hotel close to the business and financial districts. Built in 1982, the Crowne Plaza has spacious rooms, all furnished to high international standards. This tower hotel also boasts one of the city’s largest conference halls, several meeting rooms and a business centre. Avenida Bernado O'Higgins 136 (Alameda) Tel: (2) 638 1042. Website: www.crowneplaza.com Price: $$$. Hotel Plaza San Francisco Another plush hotel constructed and furnished in a rich European fashion. The Hotel Plaza San Francisco is a comfortable and efficient hotel, especially for professionals who can make use of the modern business and fitness suites. It is also just across the road from Santiago’s key financial institutions. Avenida Bernado O'Higgins 816 (Alameda) Tel: (2) 360 4445. Website: www.plazasanfrancisco.cl Price: $$$. Luxury Hyatt Regency Santiago Widely acknowledged as one of the best hotels in Chile, the Hyatt Regency Santiago is an architecturally stunning hotel. It has 310 guest rooms and suites which offer fantastic views of the city and the Andes mountains. Rooms are smart and modern, with strong regional colours in some of the furnishings. Facilities include a business centre with multimedia workstations, an extensive fitness suite and tennis courts. Avenida Kennedy 4601 Tel: (2) 218 1234. Website: www.santiago.regency.hyatt.com Price: $$$$. InterContinental Santiago Multilingual staff greet wealthy clientele at this opulent hotel in the booming business area of El Golf. The InterContinental Hotel Santiago features marble floors and a light and airy ambience, complemented by rich furnishings and displays of freshly cut flowers. The hotel is also close to the up-market shops and classy restaurants of Las Condes. Luz 2920 Tel: (2) 394 2000. Website: www.ichotelsgroup.com Price: $$$$. Moderate NH Ciudad de Santiago This smart hotel has all the facilities of the posh hotels, but is a little more affordable. Located in Providencia, close to some of the city’s best bars and restaurants, the NH hotel is only a short hop from downtown shopping, business and tourist attractions. Rooms are warm and inviting after a day sightseeing and shopping on the city’s streets. Avenida Condell 40 Tel: (2) 341 7575. Website: www.nh-hotels.com Price: $$. Hotel Las Vegas Situated in downtown commercial Santiago, the Hotel Las Vegas represents amazing value for city centre accommodation. It is housed in an old colonial style building that has been upgraded with modern facilities, including wireless Internet access. They may have gone a bit mad with the extensive wood panelling throughout the hotel, but it is nevertheless a comfortable base. Londres 49 Tel: (2) 632 2514. Website: www.hotelvegas.net Price: $$. Other recommendations Golden Tulip Hotel Presidente This Providencia hotel blends traditional décor with contemporary furnishings, in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance of some fantastic bars and restaurants. The recently renovated rooms are modern and smart, and guests can enjoy the hotel’s cozy cocktail bar or shaded gardens. Avenida Eliodoro Yanez 867 Tel: (2) 235 8015. Website: www.goldentulip.com Price: $$$. 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 décor is smart and sophisticated. Pedro de Valdivia 027 Tel: (2) 231 8947. Website: www.orlyhotel.com Price: $$. |