Solace Hotel Santiago is a well-placed mid-range choice in Providencia, the leafy, safe and lively district between the historic centre and the business towers of Las Condes. It sits on Monseñor Sotero Sanz, a quiet side street just off Avenida Providencia, about three minutes on foot from Pedro de Valdivia metro station on Line 1, so the old centre, Sky Costanera and Bellavista are all a short ride away. The hotel has 108 rooms with a modern, neutral style. Its best feature is upstairs: a seasonal outdoor pool with a poolside bar, which guests describe as a rooftop terrace and a welcome spot after a hot day of sightseeing. Zafferano, the in-house restaurant, serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light meals, and there are two cafes, a library corner and spa services for massages. Instead of an on-site gym, guests have access to a nearby health club. Free self-parking is a big plus for anyone renting a car for the wine valleys or the coast.
Location and getting around: Pedro de Valdivia metro station is about three minutes away, with direct trains to Baquedano for Bellavista and the funicular, Universidad de Chile for La Moneda and the centre, and Tobalaba for the Costanera Center. The Parque de las Esculturas on the river is a short walk north, and Providencia’s restaurants and bars are all around. The airport is a little over twenty minutes away by car, and a paid shuttle can be arranged.
The rooms: rooms are clean and contemporary, with air conditioning and work desks. Interior rooms are quieter than those facing the street.
Who it suits: couples and independent travellers who want a safe, central and good-value base with a pool, and drivers who need parking.
Good to know: breakfast is a buffet charged separately on many rates, so check what is included. The pool is seasonal and usually open in the warmer months.
Why stay here
- ✓Seasonal rooftop pool
- ✓Poolside bar
- ✓Zafferano restaurant
- ✓Two cafes
- ✓Spa and massage services
- ✓Access to nearby health club
- ✓Free self-parking
- ✓Near Pedro de Valdivia metro
Good questions
Where is Solace Hotel Santiago?+
It is on Monseñor Sotero Sanz in Providencia, about three minutes on foot from Pedro de Valdivia metro station. Line 1 runs straight to the historic centre.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
Yes, it has a seasonal outdoor pool with a poolside bar, open in the warmer months. Guests describe it as a rooftop terrace.
Is parking free?+
Yes, free self-parking is available, which is handy for wine-country drives. Breakfast, however, is usually charged separately.