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W SantiagovsHappy House Hostel
Both W Santiago and Happy House Hostel are recommended by travel writers. On balance, W Santiago ranks significantly higher than Happy House Hostel. W Santiago scores 83 with accolades from 9 reviews such as Frommer's, Star Service and Rough Guide.
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
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
