At a Glance
Located in the middle of Santiago’s most bohemian neighborhood, this intimate property offers charming and spacious suites.
Review
Located in the tree-lined residential neighborhood of Santiago’s Lastarria, sits a quiet boutique hotel. A narrow lobby, walled with mirrors, leads to a wrought-iron and white marble staircase, which emits a coolness and luxurious sense of opulence. The property is not, however, over-the-top in the least. Built in 1927, the building was a private home until 2011, and the designers have preserved the spacious, well-appointed rooms, high ceilings and creaky hardwood floors. Chic, spacious bathrooms feature rain showers and soaking tubs. The back garden boasts a beautiful swimming pool and the café, on the second floor, offers a delightful breakfast buffet. The sense that I was in someone’s grand but cozy private home was enforced when a strong earthquake hit on a recent visit—it wasn’t until after the quake ended that I realized what had happened; the only effect on the hotel was that a few hung pictures were knocked askew.
Who Should Stay
The hotel is perfect for independent, no-frills travelers who appreciate an intimate setting.
Written by Amelia Osborne Scott