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W SantiagovsHotel Ismael
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, W Santiago ranks significantly better than Hotel Ismael. W Santiago scores 83 with recommendations from 9 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Fodor's.
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
Hotel Ismael Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Oyster
Michelin Guide
Ismael Valdes Vergara 312, Santiago 8320089, Chile
From $125/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
- Multilingual
Fodor's "You couldn't pick a better place to put a design hotel in downtown Santiago, with expansive views over Parque Forestal and a rooftop pool from which to enjoy it." Full review
Afar Magazine "Guest rooms in this tall, thin building are spread throughout nine floors, while communal areas include a basement restaurant, street-level café and lounge, and rooftop terrace with great views." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"The mid-range Hotel Ismael 312 has a lot of style and space for its slim capacity, comprising 44 modern guest rooms with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and great views of Forest Park in most." Full review
Michelin Guide "A nine-story contemporary boutique hotel in an easy-on-the-eye modern minimalist style, just off the Parque Forestal in Santiago’s historic city center. " Full review
