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Kennedy HotelvsW Santiago
Both properties are rated highly by experts. On balance, W Santiago ranks significantly better than Kennedy Hotel. W Santiago comes in at 83 with positive reviews from 9 reviews such as Frommer's, Rough Guide and Lonely Planet.
Kennedy Hotel
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Avenida Kennedy 4570, Vitacura, Santiago 6682132, Chile
From $89/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "This glass tower may seem impersonal, but small details show the staff cares about keeping guests happy." Full review
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Ask for the quieter rooms on the side away from Av. Kennedy.
DK Eyewitness "Compared to its competition, the five-star status this hotel claims seems dubious. That said, the premises are upscale enough to make the price tag seem like a steal."
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
