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Happy House HostelvsMandarin Oriental, Santiago
Both properties are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Santiago scores significantly better than Happy House Hostel. Hotel Santiago comes in at #3 in Santiago with accolades from 8 reviewers including Star Service, Fodor's and Forbes Travel Guide.
Happy House Hostel
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Moneda 1829, Santiago, Chile
From $11/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Pool
DK Eyewitness "Old-world charm and trendy decoration are the hallmark of this hostel, housed in a mansion with high ceilings and polished parquet floors."
Rough Guide "This restored early twentieth-century town house has stylish six- to eight-bed dorms, beautiful, airy rooms... that put many mid-range hotels."
Fodor's "Spacious and clean, the remodeled mansion with wooden floors has loads of comfortable common space and a pool in the back with a waterfall." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"With the new digs come slightly cheaper prices and welcome features: open terraces, spacious doubles outfitted with cutting-edge decor, a swimming pool and luggage storage services." Full review
Mandarin Oriental, Santiago
Frommer's
Oyster Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Forbes Travel Guide Fodor's
The Telegraph Forbes Travel Guide
Kennedy Avenue 4601, Santiago 7560994, Chile
From $169/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "If the Ritz is old-world glamour, the Hyatt is pure nouveaux riche and, not surprisingly for one of the Hyatt's flagship hotels, the amenities are without peer." Full review
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Should you choose to leave, however, you'll need to take a taxi because the location at the head of a crazy traffic loop makes it difficult to walk anywhere from here.
OysterLuxury
"The Grand Hyatt is one of the largest hotels in Santiago and has a resort-style atmosphere with lush grounds and an outdoor pool and waterfall." Full review
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Huge windows let in great city views, but ask for a higher floor to guarantee those picturesque snow-capped Andes.
Lonely Planet "Rooms are huge and so are the cushion-covered beds – from them, and from the small living areas, there are spectacular views of Santiago and the mountains." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A clean-lined contemporary look—Philippe Starck lightfixtures, suede-soft curtains, Bang and Olufsen technology—predominate in this modern 24-story tower." Full review
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Book a Grand Deluxe room between floors 7 and 15 ending in 7-12 for the Andes views you're looking for
DK Eyewitness "Santiago’s first five-star hotel and still the grand dame, with over-the-top amenities, peerless service, and sweeping views."
Star Service "One of the city's most desirable hotels for high-end individual, group and convention travelers. It has enjoyed a reputation as the market leader and often hosts important social functions in town." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"The leafy garden oasis is landscaped around a curvaceous swimming pool and cascading waterfall, with terraces and lounge chairs all around."
Fodor's "Modern, luminous decoration and large windows give a spacious feel to rooms that are actually quite small." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The largest swimming pool in the city and the multiple dining options continue to give it a feel-good urban resort atmosphere." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Tucked slightly off the beaten path yet somehow still in the center of it all, Mandarin Oriental, Santiago offers a relaxing escape from the bustling city" Full review
