Chile

Sheraton Miramar Hotel & Convention Center

Avenida Marina, 15, 2520000 Viña del Mar, Chile

You know what honestly surprised me about the Sheraton Miramar? It's how they managed to nail that sweet spot between feeling luxurious and actually being comfortable. I mean, some five-star places make you feel like you can't touch anything, but this one gets it right. The lobby has this...

Hotel Plaza San Francisco

A. Libertador Bernardo O´Higgins 816, Santiago City Centre, 8320000 Santiago, Chile

You know what caught me off guard about Hotel Plaza San Francisco? Walking up to this place on Alameda – that's what locals call Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins – I honestly wasn't expecting much from the outside. The building's got this sort of classic Santiago vibe, nothing too flashy, but then you...

Wyndham Concepcion Pettra

Autopista Talcahuano – Concepción 8676, 4030000 Concepción, Chile

You know what caught me off guard about the Wyndham Concepcion Pettra? It's actually positioned perfectly on that stretch of Autopista Talcahuano – I mean, you're literally between two cities here, which sounds weird but works brilliantly. When I first pulled up, I thought "oh great, highway hotel...

Explora en Rapa Nui – All Inclusive

Te Miro Oone S/N, 2770000 Hanga Roa, Chile

You know what? I wasn't sure what to expect when I first pulled up to Explora en Rapa Nui – I mean, Easter Island isn't exactly known for luxury resorts, and honestly, that's kind of the point. This place sits right on Te Miro Oone, which is basically where the main part of Hanga Roa starts to fade...

Refugio Atreyu

Camino La Disputada parcela 83, 7690000 Santiago, Chile

You know what struck me first about Refugio Atreyu? The name – I mean, who doesn't love a Neverending Story reference, right? But honestly, this place lives up to the whimsical promise. It's tucked away on Camino La Disputada, which sounds more dramatic than it actually is, though getting there does...

MDS Hotel Chillan

Variante Nahueltoro N° 251 -E Chillán, 3780000 Chillán, Chile

Look, I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to MDS Hotel Chillan on Variante Nahueltoro, I wasn't expecting much. The area's got that sort of industrial-meets-residential vibe that doesn't exactly scream "luxury getaway," you know? But man, was I wrong about this place. The thing that got me...

Valle Nevado Vip Apartment Ski Out-In

Valle Nevado - Edificio El Plomo, 8320000 Valle Nevado, Chile

You know what caught me off guard about Valle Nevado Vip Apartment? The fact that you can literally step out your door and onto the slopes - and I mean literally, not in that exaggerated way hotels usually claim. I've stayed at plenty of "ski-in, ski-out" places that require a five-minute trek with...

Departamento Suke

Viana, 2571537 Viña del Mar, Chile

You know what struck me first about Departamento Suke? It's that it actually feels like someone's home – and I mean that in the best possible way. Tucked away in Viana, which honestly is one of those neighborhoods in Viña del Mar that locals love because it's not crawling with tourists every five...

YAN KEE WAY LODGE BUNGALOW

RUTA 225 KM 42 CAMINO A ENSENADA, 5550000 Puerto Varas, Chile

Look, I've stayed at a lot of places around Puerto Varas, but Yan Kee Way Lodge really surprised me – and honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up that gravel driveway on Ruta 225. The thing is, being 42 kilometers out from town means you're actually getting into the real Patagonian...

Departamento Algarrobo Norte

Camino público El Yeco Nº 424 Departamento 106 Torre 5, Algarrobo, Condominio Costa Algarrobo Norte, 2710000 Algarrobo, Chile

You know what surprised me most about Departamento Algarrobo Norte? It's actually tucked away on this quiet stretch called Camino público El Yeco, which honestly sounds way more remote than it is. I mean, you're still right in the heart of Algarrobo Norte, but there's this sense of being slightly...

DoubleTree by Hilton Santiago Kennedy, Chile

Avenida Presidente Kennedy 4422, Vitacura, Vitacura, 7630638 Santiago, Chile

Look, I'll be honest - when I first pulled up to the DoubleTree on Kennedy Avenue, I wasn't expecting much. I mean, it's technically in Vitacura which sounds fancy, but this stretch of Presidente Kennedy can feel a bit... well, business-district sterile during the day. But you know what? Once you...

Laguna Vista

Camino Casablanca numero 788 Edificio Laguna Vista, Bloque Oceano, depto 402, Algarrobo, Chile

Look, I'll be honest - when I first saw the address for Laguna Vista, I thought I was in for one of those generic apartment-hotel situations. You know, the kind where you're basically renting someone's spare room with a mini-fridge. But this place actually surprised me in the best way possible. The...

Wyndham Santiago Pettra

Comandante Malbec 12851, 7690286 Santiago, Chile

You know what struck me first about the Wyndham Santiago Pettra? It's this sleek tower that honestly feels more like a modern residential building than your typical hotel – which actually works in its favor. Located on Comandante Malbec, you're in Las Condes, and I mean really in it, not on some...

Hotel Bosque de Reñaca

Dublé Almeyda Nº 80, Reñaca, 2540097 Viña del Mar, Chile

I'll be honest - when I first pulled up to Hotel Bosque de Reñaca on Dublé Almeyda, I wasn't expecting much from the exterior. It's tucked into this residential pocket of Reñaca that feels more like a quiet neighborhood than a tourist zone, which actually turned out to be one of its best features...

Icon Hotel

Alonso de Córdova 6050, Las Condes, 3776000 Santiago, Chile

Look, I've stayed at a lot of hotels in Santiago, and the Icon on Alonso de Córdova really surprised me – in the best way possible. First thing you notice is how it sits right in the heart of Las Condes, which honestly is where you want to be if you're doing business or just want to feel like you're...

Edificio Mirador

Manuel Plaza 2989, Dpto 1707, 1100000 Iquique, Chile

Honestly, when I first pulled up to Edificio Mirador on Manuel Plaza, I wasn't sure what to expect – it's this tall residential building that doesn't scream "hotel" from the outside. But you know what? That's actually part of its charm. You're staying in apartment 1707, which means you get this...

Antay Casino Hotel

Los Carrera 2440, Copiapo, 1530000 Copiapó, Chile

You know what caught me off guard about the Antay Casino Hotel? Walking into that lobby, I honestly wasn't expecting something so polished in Copiapó – I mean, this isn't Santiago we're talking about. But there it was, this genuinely impressive five-star setup right on Los Carrera, and suddenly the...

MDS Hotel Concepción

Calle A No. 809 Brisas Del Sol, 4074580 Concepción, Chile

Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect when I first pulled up to MDS Hotel Concepción on Calle A in Brisas Del Sol – the neighborhood feels pretty residential and quiet, which actually turned out to be one of its best features. You know how some five-star places can feel stuffy or over-the-top? This...

Las lomitas de Guayacan, Cabañas y Spa

Camino al Volcán 18140, 9460000 San José de Maipo, Chile

I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to Las Lomitas de Guayacan along that winding Camino al Volcán, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. The drive from Santiago takes you through some pretty dramatic scenery as you head toward the Andes, and by the time you hit San José de Maipo, you're already...

Hotel Santa Cruz Plaza

Plaza De Armas 286, 3130000 Santa Cruz, Chile

You know what struck me first about Hotel Santa Cruz Plaza? It's literally sitting right on the Plaza de Armas, which means you're waking up to the heart of this charming wine country town. I mean, when they say "plaza view," they actually mean it – not some courtyard three blocks away like half the...

Hotel Bellavista

Avda Vicente Perez Rosales, 060, 9999999 Puerto Varas, Chile

So I've stayed at Hotel Bellavista a few times now, and honestly? It's one of those places that just gets Puerto Varas right. You know how some hotels feel like they could be anywhere in the world – well, this isn't one of them. The moment you walk in, you can see Lago Llanquihue stretching out...

Radisson Hotel Puerto Varas

Del Salvador 024, 5550550 Puerto Varas, Chile

You know what struck me first about the Radisson in Puerto Varas? It's actually right where you want to be – Del Salvador street puts you close enough to walk to the lake but far enough from the main drag that you're not dealing with tour bus noise all night. I mean, Puerto Varas gets pretty...

Radisson Blu Acqua Hotel & Spa Concon

Av. Borgoño 23.333, 2511299 Concón, Chile

Look, I've stayed at a lot of beachfront hotels, but the Radisson Blu Acqua in Concón honestly surprised me – and I mean that in the best way possible. When you're driving up Avenida Borgoño (which, by the way, gets pretty busy during summer weekends), you'll spot this sleek glass building that...

Cabañas Mapulauquen

Camino Villarrica a Pucon. km 4 , 4390000 Pucará, Chile

You know what caught me off guard about Cabañas Mapulauquen? The moment you pull into the property, you're already halfway between Villarrica and Pucón – which honestly puts you in this sweet spot where you can hit both towns without feeling rushed. I mean, most people obsess over staying right in...

La Choza VIP Roja

Avenida Costanera 5551, 1800008 Coquimbo, Chile

You know what caught me off guard about La Choza VIP Roja? The name makes it sound way more rustic than it actually is – I mean, "choza" literally means hut, but this place is honestly more of a sleek four-star operation right on Avenida Costanera. The location is pretty much perfect if you're...