Staying in Santiago for a week... where?

vmhatup

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Where can I stay in Santiago for a week? I usually stay at Century but they recently increased their rates substantially and, at least for me, maintenance isn't what it used to be. I was also considering hotel Los Jardines; they were $2,000 / night a few months ago.

Are there any other options? Considering how hot it is, A/C is a requirement. And it should be near the city (maybe close to los jardines or pucmm), even though I have a vehicle.

Thanks.
 
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There is a new hotel on the Autopista very close to PUCMM, Hotel Monumental. Not sure on the cost. Also in the past Alberto's Suites had been mentioned but have not heard much about it recently.
 

Jumbo

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Los Jardines has great a/c but the RD2000 rooms are small. Closet in bathroom. Also, very strange. Went to take a siesta and someone living behind the hotel was blasting show tunes all afternoon. 2nd floor of what looked like a small repair shop.
 

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Hotel Monumental is 900 pesos per night for 1 person. The rooms have waterbeds. Most hotels run around 2,000 pesos in Santiago. Last time my friend was here, he rented an apartment for around 1,200 per night in los jardines.
 

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Hotel Gran Almirante is just a tad more if you tell them your in town for business and ask for the corporate rate. It works 80% of the time, at the very least they will upgrade you to a nice suite.Its worth a shot, its nicest place in Santiago. They cater to the business traveler not the tourist.
 

bilko

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Aloha Sol Hotel and Casino in the center of town, free parking and breakfast. Read reviews on Trip Advisor.
 

VJS

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Aloha del Sol, Monumental and Los Jardines are probably 3 best low-ish budget options in Santiago (~2k/pn and ~1K/pn for Monumental as I've heard). Hodelpa Gran Almirante is the best but pricy - I stayed there a few times a year or so ago and they were markedly cheaper on the weekend when their business clientele goes home (~$100/pn), but on week days their rate comes to $200 per night after taxes. Well, at least they have a swimming pool. Matum (2.6K/pn) has a central location but I wouldn't think to stay there for a week - not very clean, bad service, breakfast you definitely don't want to try, wifi only in the lobby. Hodelpa Central Plaza right next to Aloha is $80+/pn but they do have nice suits on the quiet side for just bit more. Finally, another option is Aparta - in Los Jardines, - their rates are around 2K/night but the rooms are very spacious and at least some have kitchenettes built-in, - worth checking it out at least. It's the intersection of calle Texas (which actually has a diff. name) and calle Rep. de Libano.
 

Hillbilly

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At this aparta-hotel mentioned by VJS, you can talk to Frank and negotiate a better price. After all, this is the DR. The entrance is on Rep. del L?bano, about 25 yards from the corner of Texas.

HB
 

jbars

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I can only speak for myself. I always stay at the Hotel Aloha Sol on Calle Del Sol. They are reasonably priced. I get a room for myself and it costs approximately $50 USD per night with breakfast included. The staff there is excellent.
 

VJS

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I can only speak for myself. I always stay at the Hotel Aloha Sol on Calle Del Sol. They are reasonably priced. I get a room for myself and it costs approximately $50 USD per night with breakfast included. The staff there is excellent.

Aloha definitely has the nicest hotel staff in Santiago. The location though... - you dont' really want to be there on the street after 8pm.
 

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At this aparta-hotel mentioned by VJS, you can talk to Frank and negotiate a better price. After all, this is the DR. The entrance is on Rep. del L?bano, about 25 yards from the corner of Texas.

HB
It is located above Over Nightclub.