This striking and elegant boutique hotel is well placed for exploring the historic downtown of Santiago and the arty Lastarria neighbourhood which has excellent restaurants and a lively street scene. The delightful Santa Lucia Hill park, favourite among couples for romantic rendez-vous, is just a stone's throw away.

Originally a large family residence it's been beautifully renovated and its public areas cleverly blend original styles with an ultra-modern finish, each feature successfully offsetting the other: exposed brick walls, a showpiece marble stairway, stained glass windows, black-and-white tiles and suspended glass floors. The guest rooms are ultra-contemporary. There's also a lobby bar and restaurant for lunch and dinner. A particularly nice feature is the hotel's rooftop terrace which has a second bar and good views - great for a pisco sour at sunset on a warm summer evening in Santiago.