Hotel Cumbres Lastarria puts you in the most charming neighbourhood of central Santiago. It stands at the corner of José Victorino Lastarria street, in the heart of Barrio Lastarria, a district of cobbled lanes, cafes, wine bars, bookshops and independent cinemas between Cerro Santa Lucía and Parque Forestal. The Michelin Guide, which lists the hotel, notes that it was built on the site of a former emporium and has a strong visual identity shaped by Chilean artists, with custom wooden headboards inlaid with original artwork. There are about seventy rooms, from standard singles to superior doubles and twins. Up on the eighth floor, a rooftop terrace with a restaurant and a heated pool looks out over Parque Forestal, Cerro San Cristóbal and the Andes, and it is one of the nicest places in the centre for a sunset drink. Downstairs there is a tapas lounge and bar, a small gym and spa treatments. It is a smart, comfortable base for walking to the museums of the centre.
Location and getting around: the hotel is a one-minute walk from the heart of Lastarria and two minutes from Parque Forestal. Cerro Santa Lucía is about three minutes away, the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes about ten, and the Plaza de Armas around twelve. Universidad Católica metro station on Line 1 is about five minutes on foot, and Bellas Artes on Line 5 about six, which makes it easy to reach Providencia, Sky Costanera and the bus to the coast.
The rooms: rooms are modern and well designed, with artwork, good beds and city views from the upper floors. Superior rooms are roomier and worth the small extra cost.
Who it suits: couples, culture lovers and first-time visitors who want to walk to museums, cafes and restaurants. Light sleepers should ask for a room away from the street, since Lastarria is lively at weekends.
Good to know: Expedia lists a free buffet breakfast daily and free covered self-parking, which is unusual in the centre. Spa massages must be booked in advance through the hotel.
Why stay here
- ✓Rooftop terrace and restaurant
- ✓Heated rooftop pool
- ✓Free buffet breakfast
- ✓Tapas lounge and bar
- ✓Spa treatments
- ✓Fitness room
- ✓Free covered parking
- ✓Chilean art throughout
Good questions
Where is Hotel Cumbres Lastarria?+
It is on José Victorino Lastarria street in the heart of Barrio Lastarria. Cerro Santa Lucía, Parque Forestal and Universidad Católica metro station are all within a few minutes’ walk.
Does the hotel have a rooftop pool?+
Yes, the eighth floor has a rooftop terrace with a restaurant and a heated pool. The views take in Parque Forestal, Cerro San Cristóbal and the Andes.
Is parking available?+
Expedia lists free covered self-parking on site, which is rare in central Santiago. Confirm availability when you book.