with the new Ritz Carlton joining San Cristobal Tower in Santiago, Chile's capital is sure to accomadate the most demanding of business travelers.
The hotel rooms of Santiago, Chile make it one of the best cities in South America for business travel or leisure travel. There are comfortable options at every budget and most are located in the very center of the city next to trendy cafes, restaurants, clubs, and attractions. These listed below are at the top end:
Hotel Neruda (Av. Pedro De Valdivia 164 Tel: 2-679-0700,www.summithotels.com) Located in the very heart of Providencia, the Neruda is named after Nobel Prize winning poet Pablo Neruda. It lacks the oddities of Neruda’s houses, but maybe that’s a plus if you were hoping for satellite TV. There are 112 contemporary rooms. Spa. Fitness Center. A/C. Metro: Pedro de Valdivia
Ritz Carlton (El Alcalde 15, Las Condes. Tel: 2-470-8500, www.ritzcarlton.com). The best hotel in the city with the finest amenities and services. The first Ritz Carlton in South America is what many consider one of the best hotels in South America and without question the best hotel in Santiago. It’s set in the quieter, posher Los Condes neighborhood just outside the center and closer to the mountains that make Santiago so stunning. The 205 guest rooms are divided into 49 Club Level rooms, 3 Club Suites, 12 Executive Suites, a Presidential Suite, and the rest standard. Metro: El Golf
Plaza San Francisco(Alameda 816, Centro Tel: 2-639-3832, www.plazasanfrancisco.cl) This classic colonial five star hotel sits just beside the incredible San Francisco church. Hotel Plaza San Francisco underwent extensive renovations and remodeling ($5 million in upgrades) in the past few years to become one of the best hotels in the city center. The 140 standard rooms and 15 suites rival those of the Ritz, while still maintaining a much more affordable price. Recommended for business travelers. Metro: Universidad de Chile.
Hyatt Regency(Av. Kennedy 4061, Las Condes Tel: 2-950-1234, www.hyatt.com) Speaking of renovations, the Hyatt Regency Santiago underwent a $6 million renovation, practically gutting this classic Santiago hotel. Views of the surrounding Andes mountains are stunning, service is superb, and the dining is among the best in the city.
San CristobalTower (Josefina Edwards de Ferrari 0100, Providencia. Tel: 2-707-1000,www.starwoodhotels.com) One of Starwood hotels luxury collection, the San Cristobal Tower Santiago in the upscale downtown neighborhood of Providencia is close to all the best dining and entertainment options in Chile’s capital. Stunning indoor pool and rooftop restaurant L’Etoile are world class and why the hotel was named recently as one of the ten best in South America. Metro: Pedro de Valdivia
