HotelChatter - Tag: Santiago Hotels

Santiago: Inside The W Santiago's Grand Opening Party

Jonathan Sanders — 2009-11-20T14:16:43-05:00

<![CDATA[For the opening of the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/W+Santiago/local/1599">W Santiago Chile</a> we were fortunate to have Jonathan Franklin and photographer Morten Andersen, the guys behind <a href="http://www.addictvillage.com">Addict Village</a> attend the party and report back to us on what they saw. We know, we know, what a tough assignment. Enjoy.<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/w_hotel_santiago_01a.jpg" class="top"> W chose Santiago as its first ever South American location roughly five years ago. Finally on Tuesday, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/W+Santiago/local/1599">The W Hotel Santiago</a> held its official opening party, a trademark WOW experience that included a rooftop pool adorned with three female synchronized swimmers in body gripping silver suits, live bands on various stages and the constant buzz from the estimated 1,200 guests. Beginning at 8pm, paparazzi stalked the entrance as a virtual

Santiago: Holiday Inn Santiago Airport Makes You Wish You'd Missed Your Flight

globetrotting gourmet — 2009-05-11T16:14:30-05:00

The Holiday Inn brand doesn't necessarily evoke a sense of hipness or luxury, but the Holiday Inn Santiago Airport just may change everything you think about this well-known chain.

Located literally less than 50 steps from the front entrance to Aeropuerto de Santiago, this property has every amenity the business or casual traveler needs for a long layover or comfortable overnight stay. If you miss your flight or get delayed, there may just be no better place to stay in Santiago.

Santiago: Where to Stay in Santiago

EricRosen — 2009-01-29T09:30:57-05:00

<![CDATA[All this week, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/user/ericrosen">Eric Rosen</a> will be bringing us his hotel recommendations for an interesting trip down in South America. He explains it all in our latest hotel guide--<a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/33rd%20Parallel%20South%20Hotels">Budget Boutique Hotels of the 33rd Parallel South.</a><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/PlazadeArmas.JPG" class="top"><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/maps/33rd-Parallel-South-Hotels-Map"><img align="right" src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/33rdparallelmap.jpg"></a> <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotels/city/cl/Santiago">Santiago</a> is not one of the most tourist-friendly destinations in South America. Perhaps thats the last remnant of a past strewn with the wreckage of successive dictatorial regimes. Or maybe its just because the city itself isnt that pretty despite the beautiful snow-capped Andes that saturate every vista. Most people dont even exit the airport, but simply use the city as a transfer hub to Chiles other points of interest. This is a city of over

Santiago de Compostela: Spanish Hotels with History :: The Casa Hotel As Artes

femmefatale — 2008-08-29T15:45:18-05:00

After spending two weeks recapping the Lisbon Hotel Scene for us, Monica Guy is back with some history lessons. She's chronicling some of Spain's historic hotels this week. Enjoy.

Here's where to stay if you can't afford the Hostal Dos Reyes Católicos in Santiago de Compostela's cathedral square: the Casa Hotel As Artes.

It's a tiny seven-room hotel, owned by two friendly locals who claim the baby-sized rooms are 'Parisian' rather than just small. The size of the rooms is the only bad thing, however, as nearly all else is fab.