pantman Posted March 15, 2011 #1 Share Posted March 15, 2011 going on the insignia in feb. 2012 from santiago to rio and was wondering what would be my best bet for a hotel in santiago. there will be 3 couples and we would like a place in a good walking area. can any one help? thanks:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted March 15, 2011 #2 Share Posted March 15, 2011 We found the Santiago Marriott wonderful!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted March 15, 2011 #3 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I like the Ritz Carlton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digby Posted March 15, 2011 #4 Share Posted March 15, 2011 We stayed at the Ritz before our Insignia Cruise, and we loved it. The rate was very low when compared to their hotels around the world. We booked it ourself, not through Oceania which was using the hotel at that time. It is in a very good flat neighborhood with lots of good restaurants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchestrapal Posted March 15, 2011 #5 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Another vote for the Ritz and make you snag a package with their wonderful breakfast.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfb Posted March 15, 2011 #6 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Look at the Hyatt Regency. Great hotel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted March 15, 2011 #7 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Another vote for the Ritz and make you snag a package with their wonderful breakfast.:) Amex is constantly running promotions for the Santiago Ritz, although nothing as far out as 2012 yet. Before I booked anything else for this hotel, I'd contact American Express.com (1-800-297-2977) to see what they can offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuAnn Posted March 15, 2011 #8 Share Posted March 15, 2011 CC members used the Hotel Orly this past January...lovely boutique hotel in a great walking area...lots of restaurants and close to a HOHO stop/shopping as well. Not a big corporate hotel but small and intimate, and very well rated on Trip Advisor...we all enjoyed it! LuAnn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JoePDX Posted March 16, 2011 #9 Share Posted March 16, 2011 We stayed at the Hotel Orly for nearly a week post cruise in 2007 and also highly recommend. Very friendly service and wonderful location with LOTS of nearby local restaurants to choose from. Near a subway station as well, although the subway is not particularly useful in Santiago. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunDapple Posted March 19, 2011 #10 Share Posted March 19, 2011 I'm with Joe and LuAnn, we're just back from Insignia's Secrets of South America (Feb 5th from Valparaiso). We stayed 2 nights in Santiago and 2 nights in Valpo before the cruise. In Santiago we chose the Aubrey hotel, highly rated on tripadvisor, in the Bella Vista (Providencia) area of Santiago. It was in a delightful neighborhood of Santiago, beautiful tree-lined streets, much like Greenwich Village in NYC, wonderful for exploring on foot, for restaurants and boutiques. Rooms were a bit small, but very comfortable, the service outstanding, and the included breakfast was delicious. We preferred the unique charms of a boutique hotel to the big box uniformity of a large chain. To each his own, that's what makes this an interesting world. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairie_cheeks Posted March 20, 2011 #11 Share Posted March 20, 2011 In 2008 on a six week trip to Chile & Argentina, we stayed at a B&B in Santiago called Casa Newen, and had a very good experience. Adda and Luis were exceptionally hospitable and both speak very good English. Luis picked us up at the airport for a small fee. The accommodations are separate from the main house and are clustered around a small courtyard. It's spare, not as fancy as some of the other places mentioned but is in a good central area and will offer something different, safe and authentic in the way of atmosphere. The B&B is explained with pics and reviews at TripAdvisor. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g294305-d611295-Reviews-Casa_Newen_Bed_and_Breakfast-Santiago.html Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no fuss travel Posted March 21, 2011 #12 Share Posted March 21, 2011 The tour guides we have been in touch with recommended Hotel Orly so we have booked already for the cruise in February 2012. We would rather stay in a smaller hotel than a big chain. Try something more local. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare travelberlin Posted March 25, 2011 #13 Share Posted March 25, 2011 going on the insignia in feb. 2012 from santiago to rio and was wondering what would be my best bet for a hotel in santiago. there will be 3 couples and we would like a place in a good walking area.can any one help? thanks:) We stayed at a hotel called "Petit Hotel LAmbassade". You can look at their web page. This is in the area of Providencia. Their prices were reasonable in comparisson with other hotels. They can organize a transfer from Airport. Very friendly people and nice breakfast. It is just a small hotel, like a villa that used to be an embassy. Who knows, you might have the whole house for yourself....:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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