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W SantiagovsAndes Hostel
Both hotels are recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, W Santiago is the choice of most professionals compared to Andes Hostel. W Santiago comes in at 83 with approval from 9 reviewers like Fodor's, Rough Guide and Lonely Planet.
W Santiago
Concierge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Condé Nast Traveler
Rough Guide
Star Service
The Telegraph
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Isidora Goyenechea 3000, Santiago 3000, Chile
From $143/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "Design is paramount in the ample rooms, too, where floor-to-ceiling windows, fabric-paneled walls, angular furniture, and a plethora of gadgets underscore a masculine sensibility."
Fodor's "Located in the heart of the fashionable El Golf business and restaurant district, South America's first W hotel opened in mid-2009, setting a new standard of luxury in Santiago." Full review
Travel + Leisure "In the El Golf district of Chile’s capital, the ebullient Tony Chi (the designer behind the restaurants at Park Hyatt Sydney and Mandarin Oriental New York) is responsible for witty flourishes." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The most exciting hotel to open in Chile in a decade, W Hotel offers fabulous, cutting-edge decor designed to impress even the most jaded traveler."
Condé Nast Traveler81.9
"Chi has transformed a whopping chunk of office space with frosted-glass and taffeta partitions, perspective-teasing alpaca ceilings and mirrored walls, and a treasure trove of decorative objects." Full review
Rough Guide "In an eyecatching skyscraper, The W is a glamorous, achingly hip hotel."
Star Service "It is the cornerstone of Isidora 3000, a glassy high-rise, mixed-use complex that includes a convention center, boutique office space and high-end shops. " Full review
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Many rooms (spread through various categories) have windows between the guest rooms and baths, and privacy seekers should avoid these rooms upon check-in.
The Telegraph8.0
"A veteran of luxury in the Chilean capital...the hotel has aged well. It’s fun, unpretentious, but takes design and service seriously." Full review
Frommer's "All rooms have views, very large bathrooms, and heaps of electronic bells and whistles." Full review
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Ask for a west-facing one to see the snow-capped Andes
Lonely Planet "With three hipper-than-thou eateries and a pair of happening cocktail bars... this W outpost quickly became one of the most prominent landmarks on Santiago's social scene." Full review
Andes Hostel Frommer's
Insight Guides DK Eyewitness Rough Guide Lonely Planet
Monjitas 506, Santiago, Chile
From $35/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Pool
- Fitness Center
Frommer's "The sister hostel of the superlative Orly Hotel, this lively lodging is the best budget option in town." Full review
Insight Guides "Offering rooms with and without bathroom and dorms, this hostel in the downtown area is in a beautifully converted old house; the well-equipped basement kitchen is a great plus."
DK Eyewitness "In the heart of the artsy Bellas Artes neighborhood, this trendy, youthful, and highly recommended hostel offers maid service, plentiful private and shared restrooms... and a bar with a pool table."
Rough Guide "Funky hostel with tidy four- and six-bed dorms, swish marble bathrooms, a roof terrace, and a bar area featuring a big-screen TV and a pool table."
Lonely Planet "It's worth splashing out more for an Andes apartment on the next block, especially as you'll get swimming pool access and possibly a private balcony." Full review
