7 Best Hotels in Santiago, Chile

This sweet and economical treasure in such a convenient location in the middle of Providencia is a real find. It has shiny wood floors, country-manor furnishings that gleam with careful polishing, and a glass-domed breakfast room (buffet breakfast is included in your stay); warm shades of terra-cotta are predominant. Rooms come in all shapes and sizes, with various bed sizes available; ask to see a few before deciding. There are apartments as well. Cafetto, the downstairs café, owned by the hotel but open to the public, serves some of the finest coffee in town.

Across from Iglesia San Francisco, this sophisticated business hotel has everything traveling executives need: spacious rooms with large beds and double-paned windows to keep out the downtown noise, a sparkling indoor pool, a fitness club, and even an art gallery. With its wood paneling and brass details, the hotel has a more regal, traditional flavor than some of the other downtown hotels.

This classic 20th-century French house is a charming boutique hotel with comfortable rooms that all but guarantee a good night of sleep—after all, the name in French means "the dream." It's big enough not to feel closed in, and there are garden and street views from the spacious and stylish three floors. Take breakfast from the terrace in the sun or under the shade of fruit trees; there's also an honesty bar with self-serve liquor. It's all very proper and French.

Following a substantial redesign accompanied by a name change, this Chilean hotel chain is appealing to a trendier and younger clientele, offering perks like an iPad to control blinds. Suites are spacious, very comfortable, and well illuminated, while service is friendly and efficient. It also has a great location near the center of the El Golf entertainment district.

This boutique hotel in a red castle just off the beaten path in Bellavista is a step back in time, in all the right ways. Constructed in 1907, it has ornate fixtures, art, and original pieces from the building's 1920s heyday throughout the rooms and breakfast lounge. Adjoining family rooms are available as well as some with views of Cerro San Cristóbal.

The heart of Providencia's shopping district is just steps away from this hotel, which is a favorite with savvy business visitors to the city. Rooms are a generous size (plus there are 16 suites), and, like the rest of the hotel, they have most of the comforts and facilities of a more expensive establishment. The cool rooftop terrace, with a small pool, is a real pleasure in summer; relax with a pisco sour and take in the city views.

Santiago's World Trade Center is also home to the NH, a combination that makes sense to many corporate travelers. Upholstered leather chairs and wood paneling in meeting rooms make it clear the hotel is serious in its attitude toward luxury, while updated rooms have a great view of the city and the Andes beyond; even standard rooms have nice touches like wooden writing desks and small sitting areas with plush sofas. Reserve online in advance (prepaid) for considerable discounts. There are 20 suites.