Puerto Natales

The 72 ample-sized guest rooms, done in slate and untreated wood with vibrant sunflower-yellow accents, are in structures that zigzag with the sloping ground. — Condé Nast Traveler

A clean and green hostel with compost, recycling, rainwater collection and linen shopping bags. — Lonely Planet

Taking dormitory living to a new level, this Chilean-Finnish enterprise employs a gorgeous vintage concept with old suitcases, antique tiles and pleated leather. — Lonely Planet

Materials like eucalyptus, slate and iron overlap the modern with the natural to interesting effect, though rooms tend to be small. The star here is the fjord in front of you. — Lonely Planet

With a mantra of simplicity, this aesthetic remake of a box hotel is cozy and cool. — Lonely Planet

The hotel also has a bar and a restaurant with a simple, daily-changing dinner menu. All rooms are simply decorated in log-cabin style. — Fodor's

A cheerful and elegant choice well away from the center, this newer three-story stilted home is plush and modern, with an ample, light-filled living room and panorama sea views. — Lonely Planet

This old grande dame of Puerto Natales has been somewhat superseded by more modern, eye-catching hotels, but its peaked, turreted roof and distinctive architecture still dominate the waterfront. — Fodor's

Attentive hosts, spoiling guests with filling breakfasts, steady water pressure and travel tips. Among the town's most long-standing lodgings, the place is spotless. — Lonely Planet

For anyone seriously contemplating trekking the W or the full Circuit around Torres del Paine, the Erratic Rock hostel in Puerto Natales offers a free seminar on how best to make the journey. — Fodor's

IF (for Isabel and Fernando) is minimalist and lovely. Its bright, modern interior includes wool throws, down duvets and deck views of the fjord. There are also a garden sauna and a wooden hot tub. — Lonely Planet

A sprawling house with a climbing wall, a variety of dorms (some without bunks) and colorful doubles with newer bathrooms and down comforters. — Lonely Planet

— Fodor's

Don't let the dowdy exterior put you off—inside is a modern hotel with a good downtown location and simple but well-equipped rooms. — Fodor's

The hotel blends so seamlessly with its surroundings, it's almost subterranean. Natural materials cover the exterior, with roofs that are overgrown with grass and flowers. — Fodor's

A Chilean country house with...a nice patio area and a grassy courtyard. There are a few single rooms and homey living spaces with colorful throws and rugs, laundry service and equipment rental. — Lonely Planet