The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago is the city’s benchmark for polished five-star service. It stands on Calle El Alcalde in El Golf, the smart business and dining quarter of Las Condes, a minute’s walk from El Golf metro station and surrounded by restaurants, galleries and leafy streets. The hotel has 205 recently redesigned rooms and suites, including 49 on the Club Level with city views, decorated in a warm, classic style. Its signature feature is the rooftop wellness floor: a glass-roofed spa and fitness centre with a heated indoor pool, a soaking tub and views towards the Andes, which feels magical when the mountains are snow-capped. Estró, the main restaurant, serves new Chilean cuisine, Café Ritual handles hand-roasted coffee and light meals, and the Ritz-Carlton Bar and Lobby Lounge pours signature cocktails and pisco, with live music on some nights. Guest reviews consistently praise the staff and the breakfast. It suits travellers who want quiet luxury, top service and easy metro access.
Location and getting around: El Golf is one of the safest and most pleasant areas of Santiago, with excellent restaurants on its doorstep. El Golf metro station on Line 1 is about a minute away, and the line runs straight to Providencia, the Costanera Center, Baquedano for Bellavista and the historic centre, about twenty minutes away. The airport is roughly half an hour by car, and the hotel can arrange transfers for a fee.
The rooms: rooms are spacious and quiet, with classic furnishings, large bathrooms and good beds. Club Level rooms add access to a private lounge with food and drinks through the day, which suits longer stays and business travellers.
Who it suits: couples on a special trip, business travellers and anyone who values service and calm over a historic setting. It is also a smart base before or after a wine tour.
Good to know: the buffet breakfast is usually charged separately, so check your rate. Self-parking is available for a daily fee. Book the spa ahead for weekends.
Why stay here
- ✓Glass-roofed rooftop spa
- ✓Heated indoor pool
- ✓Estró restaurant
- ✓Café Ritual coffee bar
- ✓Lobby bar with pisco menu
- ✓Club Level lounge
- ✓Fitness centre with Andes views
- ✓Steps from El Golf metro
Good questions
Where is the Ritz-Carlton Santiago?+
It is at El Alcalde 15 in El Golf, Las Condes, about a minute from El Golf metro station. The historic centre is roughly twenty minutes away by metro.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
Yes, the rooftop wellness floor has a glass-roofed spa and a heated indoor pool with views towards the Andes. A fitness centre is on the same level.
Is breakfast included?+
Breakfast is a buffet that is usually charged separately, though some rates include it. Check your booking before you arrive.