Hotel Plaza San FranciscovsMandarin Oriental, Santiago
Both properties are rated highly by writers. On balance, Hotel Santiago is the choice of most reviewers compared to Hotel Plaza San Francisco. Hotel Santiago is ranked #3 in Santiago with accolades from 8 reviews including Star Service, Frommer's and Oyster.
Hotel Plaza San Francisco
Alameda 816, Santiago 6513483, Chile
From $117/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"Following an exhaustive $5-million renovation in 2008, rooms at the Plaza are now comfortable, if rather homogenous." Full review
Fodor's
"Across from Iglesia San Francisco, this business hotel has everything traveling executives need." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Just from looking at the facade of downtown Santiago’s 233-room Hotel Plaza San Francisco, you can tell that it is an old property." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"An upscale hotel equally popular with tourists and businessmen, and arguably the nicest hotel in El Centro."
Rough Guide
"This is the most luxurious downtown top-end choice: the en suites are large and handsome with tubs and easy chairs."
Star Service
"Directly facing, but with a setback from one of Santiago's busiest thoroughfares, this European-style hotel is an oasis of style and grace. " Full review
Lonely Planet
"The impeccably mannered staff are a match for any butler, the fitness center is convenient, the buffet breakfast and on-site restaurant are excellent." Full review
Mandarin Oriental, Santiago
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.
Oyster
Luxury
"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 Telegraph
8.0
"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