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Hotel Boutique Su Merced

Santiago de Chile - Tourist Boutique

Su Merced is renovated townhouse, small boutique hotel with only 9 rooms. Its location in the Lastarria area opposite the park in the heart of Santiago making it ideal for visiting the artistic, bohemian area of Bellavista, the main square Plaza de Armas, Presidential Palace and downtown. The rooms are comfortable and modern though rather small, and and the hotel has a restaurant and bar on which doubles as the reception.

Hotel Plaza San Francisco

Santiago de Chile - Deluxe Hotel

The Hotel Plaza San Francisco is just a short distance from the heart of Santiago.

There are 160 air-conditioned rooms with telephone, cable TV, safety box and mini bar.

The hotel also features a bar, restaurant, swimming pool, sauna, gymnasium and business centre.

Accommodation includes room and breakfast.

Casa Bueras Boutique Hotel

Santiago de Chile - Deluxe Boutique

This handsome townhouse, built in 1927, has been renovated and converted into a luxury boutique hotel, with all its original architectural splendour. Filled with European style and sophistication, the 14 rooms were designed to make guests feel at home.

The hotel retains the back garden of the original house, complete with a small pool. The hotel also has a simple snack bar, but there are many bars and restaurants nearby.

The rates include breakfast.

La Casa de Don Tomas

Atacama Desert - Tourist Hotel

La Casa de Don Tomas is built in the desert style to blend with its environment, and is an ideal base from which to explore the desert.

The rooms are clean, comfortable and spacious, all with modern furnishings and private facilities.

There is a restaurant serving Chilean and International cuisine, a patio for relaxing outdoors and a swimming pool with views of the surrounding mountains and volcanoes.

The rates include breakfast.

Terrantai Lodge Hotel

Atacama Desert - First Hotel

The Terrantai Lodge is a well-hidden retreat, from the street one would assume it is another adobe house, but upon entering you come across a small maze, with a few of the rooms having both a front door and patio door.

There is a pleasant outdoor restaurant which captures the cool breeze and the staff are always on hand. Accommodation is full board and airport transfers and daily excursions are included.

A range of excursions are offered which allow you to discover the natural wonders and beauty of the surrounding area. These include visits to salt flats, the Moon Valley, petroglyphs, ruins, geysers, lagoons and many other attractions. Some excursions are on foot, others by jeep and there is also the opportunity to explore on horseback.

The rates include all meals.

Explora Atacama

Atacama Desert - Luxury Lodge

Covering an area of 17 hectares outside the town of San Pedro, Explora Lodge is a complex of gardens and walkways with modern architecture, comfortable accommodation and many facilities. Newly renovated in 2016, the lodge has its own stables offering a variety of horse riding excursions, as well as its own covered area for astronomy.

Public areas include four pools, a spa and excellent cuisine in the restaurant. Explora lodge specialises in 'Explorations' offering over 40 activities ranging from sightseeing to more adventurous biking and trekking.

The rates include accommodation, meals, drinks, explorations and airport transfers.

Lago Grey Hotel

Patagonia and Torres del Paine - Tourist Hotel

Looking out across the lake, the hotel has been designed to blend in with the surrounding forest of lengua trees.

Its restaurant and bar overlook Glacier Grey and all the rooms are centrally heated. From here you can walk to Peninsula Grey, a craggy outcrop surrounded by icebergs, directly opposite the glacier face or get even closer by taking a boat trip from the lodge to the glacier.

The rates are on an all-inclusive basis, with transfers from Punta Arenas or Puerto Natales, boat trip to Grey Glacier, all meals and drinks from an open bar included.

EcoCamp Patagonia

Patagonia and Torres del Paine - First Lodge

EcoCamp Patagonia is a unique dome hotel, 100% sustainable, modelled on the ancient shelters of the region’s Kaweskar people. Here, you spend your days exploring the fragile paradise of Patagonia trekking, taking multi-sport adventures, and wildlife watching. In the evening, live in harmony with nature in your very own dome.

EcoCamp has a range of standard, superior and suite domes. Standard domes have a shared bathroom, while the superior domes and suites have private facilities. They are extremely comfortable.

The public area is called the community dome, where you enjoy included meals, a bar and lounge. A great place to relax after a days explorations.

There is much to do in the area, from trekking to wildlife tours, cycling, fly fishing, sports and adventure excursions and yoga.

The rates are on a full board basis.

Explora Torres del Paine

Patagonia and Torres del Paine - Deluxe Lodge

Explora Lodges and explorations offer an award-wining all inclusive luxury experience. The lodge is located in the centre of Torres del Paine National Park, and designed so it interferes the least possible with its natural surroundings. It is an extension of the park with views of Macizo del Paine.

All rooms are heated and designed to take full advantage of the beauty of the surrounding landscape, ensuring deep rest after a long day of exploration and include private bathroom, hair dryer and large bath.

Public facilities include the restaurant, lounge, bar, spa, heated swimming pool and outdoor jacuzzi’s with stunning views.

Every evening of your stay, assisted by a trusted Explora guide, you will choose from a variety of exploration options your next day's experience. This could be a guided hiking, exploring by 4 x 4 vehicle, horse riding, the 4 day W circuit trek or self-guided treks.

The rates are on an all-inclusive basis with transfers, accommodation, all meals, all drinks and a choice of up to 40 guided activities to enjoy depending on the length of your stay.

Hotel Sierra Nevada

Perito Moreno Glacier - Tourist Hotel

Situated in El Calafate near the centre this small 20 room hotel offers comfortable surroundings inside and outside offering you a memorable stay and place to relax at the end of the day. Accommodation is very comfortable in either twin, double or triple rooms with private batheoom 

The rates are on bed and continental breakfast basis.

The hotel has a FREE Wi-Fi, delightful gardens, a restaurant, bar and lounge.

Los Sauces Casa Patagonica

Perito Moreno Glacier - First Hotel

Los Sauces Casa Patagonia lies by the Calafate River on a 10-acre surface area which is naturally landscaped with native trees and plant species. The structure of this facility follows the architectural style typical of the region, which combines native features with European influences. The interior offers a cosy climate, both for the body and mind, where those characteristics differentiating Los Sauces, Casa Patagonica from the rest of the hotels in the area become the clue. The books, the music, the chimneys, the garden, the personalised assistance and the exquisite options from the kitchen. The bedrooms blend the highest modern technology and a careful and elegant decoration with the stress on those tiny details which make both a stay and a moment unforgettable. The main house has the living room, library and restaurant. A second house has the Spa. Three houses have 6 rooms each and a living room. Four of the rooms are Suites and two are corner suites. Accommodation includes room and buffet breakfast.

Hosteria Helsingfors

Perito Moreno Glacier - Luxury Lodge

Helsingfors Lodge is set amidst beautiful landscapes in Los Glaciares National Park in Argentina’s Patagonia, surrounded by lush woods and panoramic views of the lake, Mount Fitz Roy and the Andes Mountains. The lodge is a perfect base to explore Patagonian Argentina, with guided trekking and horse riding adventures available from the lodge.

The lodge has luxury 9 rooms, each with a private bathroom, decorated and designed with an exquisite taste, combining colours and textures that blend in with the environment.

Public areas include a cosy sitting room with a large fireplace and a bar. A refined cellar with selected Argentine wines accompanies the delights of a sophisticated regional cuisine. FREE Wi-Fi is available in the lobby.

Hosteria Las Lengas

Bariloche & Lake District - Tourist Lodge

Located in the village of San Martin de los Andes, at the foot of the mountain you will find Hosteria Las Lengas, in a lush corner of a quiet road, three blocks from downtown and five from Lake Lacar. 

The rooms have private bathroom, TV, safe, hair dryer and minibar.

A cozy lodge with excellent services, with a lounge, bar, restaurant, sauna and swimming pool. 

Accommodation includes room and breakfast.

Sol Arrayan Hotel & Spa

Bariloche & Lake District - First Hotel

Located in the heart of Argentine Patagonia, Sol Arrayán Hotel and Spa is less than a mile away from the centre of Villa La Angostura. The resort overlooks the Nahuel Huapi lake, with 42 rooms leaning on a hillside, affording all its guests an incomparable view, with the snowed mountain peaks reflected on the lake. It is surrounded by hundred-year-old trees - the highlights being myrtle (arrayán) specimens, which are unique to the region. The grounds lead to an exclusive beach on the lake shore.

All 42 hotel rooms overlook the lake and are equipped with TV,Telephone, free WI-FI and a  safe. The resort has a restaurant, swimming pool and spa services.

Accommodation includes room and breakfast.

Hotel Nahuel Huapi

Bariloche & Lake District - First Hotel

Located in the heart of Bariloche city, 200 metres away from the Francisco Moreno Museum of Patagonia and the Bariloche Atomic Centre. The lake is a 7 minute walk from the hotel.

All rooms are supplied with private bathroom, telephone, automatic wake up call service, central heating, colour cable TV and minibar. The hotel has the Del Lago Restaurant, lounge and cosy cafe/bar.

The hotel is one of the older hotels in Bariloche, built in the 1930's.

The rates include breakfast.

Cyan Hotel de las Americas

Buenos Aires - Tourist Hotel

An elegant hotel with spacious rooms and situated in the heart of the Barrio Norte, an elegant residential and commercial district, within comfortable walking distance of the exclusive shops of the Santa Fe and 9 de Julio avenues. All 162 rooms have private facilities, TV and telephone, mini-bar, and air-conditioning. There is 24 hour room service, a restaurant, two bars and a weekend tango show.

Loi Suites Recoleta Hotel

Buenos Aires - First Hotel

The Loi Suites Hotel is located in the Recoleta area of Buenos Aires, close to the best shops and the trendy cafes overlooking the park.

The hotel has 112 air-conditioned rooms and suites combining style, comfort and technology. All decorated with tasteful beiges and creams creating a relaxing home away from home. T

There is a restaurant, bar, superb indoor heated swimming pool and health club.

The rates include breakfast.

Alvear Palace Hotel

Buenos Aires - Deluxe Hotel

In 1932 a classic was born in Buenos AIres, the Alvear Palace Hotel, a genuine palace right in the heart of the city. Constructed of materials imported from France, the hotel became one of the most characteristic buildings in town, strictly keeping the Louis XVI style.

Situated in the elegant quarter of Recoleta, close to the Park, lined with excellent restaurants and street cafes. Rooms are spacious and service and decor are first class. Public areas include 2 restaurants, 3 bars, a cafe, spa and heated indoor swimming pool.

The rates include breakfast.

Recanto Park

Iguassu Falls - Tourist Hotel

Located outside the town of Iguassu and well outside the National Parkarea, this hotel is excellent value, with 295 fully equipped modern rooms with wooden floors, a restaurant, bar and spacious leisure area with a large swimming pool.

La Reserva Virgin Lodge

Iguazu Falls - Tourist Lodge

Located in the forest outside of the town of Puerto Iguazu, and 15 minutes from the falls, La Cantera Jungle Lodge has rooms in a series of bungalows connected by raised walkways. The rooms are spacious and well appointed, with a balcony looking out into the forest as well as private facilities and air conditioning.

The hotel has a restaurant and a swimming pool with a terrace area for relaxing.

The rates include breakfast.

Gran Melia Iguazu

Iguazu Falls - First Hotel

Set within the Iguazu National Park the Gran Melia Iguazu Hotel is a three-story hotel with spectaculars views of the magnificent Iguazu Falls. It is the only hotel with rooms that look directly over the Falls.

The superb public facilities include an infinity pool with views of the Iguazu Falls, the Yasi Spa and health club, 4 bars (the rooftop bar is a great place to enjoy a drink and the fantastic views) and the Merkado Restaurant serving international and Argentine specialities. 

The hotel has 177 guest rooms split by deluxe, red level and suite categories. All rooms are air-conditioned and extremely well-appointed with private bathroom, king size beds, safe, mini bar, TV and luxury in room amenities. 

From the hotel, you can easily walk to the nearby trails to observe the Falls, ideal for those who want to beat the tourist crowds and have more flexibility. The hotel also offers tango lessons, yoga classes and photographic tours.

The rates are on a room and breakfast basis.

Bourbon Cataratas Resort

Iguassu Falls - First Hotel

The Bourbon has a spacious area, excellent facilities, a swimming pool, tennis courts, a health club and two restaurants. It is located on the road between the town and the Iguassu Falls and the best hotel outside the National Park area. There are 300 rooms all with air-conditioning, able TV and bathroom.

Hotel das Cataratas

Iguassu Falls - Luxury Hotel

The iconic Belmond Hotel das Cataratas is the only hotel located overlooking the Iguassu Falls within the National Park. Restored to its original 1950s charm, the hotel’s hacienda-style exterior is matched by its warm, inviting interior design. The Hotel das Cataratas is a very special place to stay.

Public areas include a large swimming pool, the Ipe Grill, Itaipa Restarurant, Bar Taroba, shops, fitness centre, tennis courts and a beautiful spa.

The elegantly furnished rooms are either junior suites (35m2) or Cataratas suites (65m2). All are air-conditioned, with private bathroom, living room, minibar, TV and luxury toiletries.

The hotel has extensive and beautiful gardens, from where you can walk directly to the falls at your leisure. There are several activities available including helicopter rides over the falls, guided walks in the early morning, during the day or at night and birdwatching tours. For the more adventurous, white water rafting is great fun.

Voted the 2nd best hotel in South America in the 2024 Conde Nast Readers Survey.

The rates are on a room and breakfast basis.

Awasi Iguazu

Iguazu Falls - Luxury Hotel

Awasi Iguazú is located on the Argentinian side of the Iguazú Falls. The hotel has the same philosophy as all Awasi hotels: assigning a private vehicle and guide per room to provide guests with personalised services and tailor-made experiences. 

The 14 suites (including one master suite) are located in a private reserve on the edge of the River Iguazú, just 15 minutes from the falls. Each room is stand-alone, and built on stilts for minimal environmental impact. Guests have their own independence and privacy whilst also being able to enjoy the communal area of the Main Lodge. As well as private excursions to the falls, Awasi Iguazú offers unique and innovative jungle excursions, which allow guests to experience not only the falls, but also the fauna, flora and indigenous cultures of the surrounding Atlantic Rainforest.

The rates include airport transfers, lodging, all meals, private excursions and all drinks.

Hotel Arpoador

Rio de Janeiro - Tourist Hotel

Arpoador is a modern hotel with a relaxed, informal style symbolised by the casual designer uniforms worn by the staff. Ideally located between Ipanema and Copacabana, one side faces a busy street with large trees and the other side faces a charming pedestrian waterfront promenade along Ipanema beach and the sea. The hotel's restaurant room has a very pleasant veranda outside, with 10 tables, where you can sit, enjoy the food, the fresh air, sea breeze and ocean view; and literally step straight onto the promenade and onto the beach. Beware that the sea here is the open ocean with strong waves and currents. The restaurant serves breakfast and an excellent simple and creative menu of modern vegetarian dishes.

The rooms are modern, comfortable, functional and decorated in the contemporary minimalist style, with the standard rooms only 18 square meters; but with so much to do in Rio de Janeiro and nearby, you are unlikely to spend much time in the room.

Right at the top of the building, there is a small pool, bar, sitting area and magnificent view of the whole of Ipanema and Leblon with the city and the tall granite peak of Morro dos Dois Irmaos in the background. Within walking distance you have numerous bars, restaurants, cafes, shops and the famous beachfront walks along Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon beaches. This area is the perfect location for all the best attractions that Rio de Janeiro has to offer.

Accommodation includes room and breakfast.

Arena Copacabana

Rio de Janeiro - First Hotel

The Arena Copacabana is in a wonderful location overlooking Copacabana Beach.

The decoration is light and modern, with 135 comfortable and spacious rooms, fully equipped with WiFi, air-conditioning and sound proof windows.

The top floor terrace, pool and sauna have a panoramic view of the beach and the ground floor restaurant serves international cuisine.

Fairmont Copacabana

Rio de Janeiro - Luxury Hotel

Located by Copacabana Beach with views of Sugar Loaf Mountain, the Fairmont Rio de Janeiro, Copacabana is one of the top luxury hotels in Rio. The hotel has been inspired by the glamour carioca in the 1950's, with elegant and stylish public areas and guest rooms.

The hotel has two swimming pools, a spa, sauna, fitness centre and bars. The restaurant offers breathtaking ocean views, with the freshest seafood and premium meats grilled in a Josper charcoal over, lending the dishes a lightly and unique smoky aroma.

There are 375 air-conditioned double or twin rooms, with 52 suites decorated in blue tones inspired in the colours of Copacabana sea, offering generous comfort and the best view of the wonderful city. In total, there are 10 room categories all with private bathroom and balcony. Gold Rooms offer a private lounge and exclusive services. 

The central location of the Fairmont Rio means it is perfect for either guided or independent sightseeing explorations.