Frommer's Review
The Hyatt was the first to bring a whole new concept in luxury to Santiago: 310 spacious, opulent rooms; hip restaurants; a plethora of services; and sky-high prices. Then, in 2005, the hotel was upgraded to Grand Hyatt and pushed the envelope further with a sexy new look for its guest rooms and restaurants.
The Grand Hyatt is a 24-story atrium tower with two adjacent wings and four glass elevators that whisk guests up to their split-level rooms and terraced suites. Inside it feels as spacious as an airport hanger, but it exudes a sense of glamour lacking in so many high-end hotels. What sets this hotel apart is the flawless service provided by the staff, amply spacious guest rooms with views of the Andes (10th floor and up, room with eastern orientation), a palm-and-fern-fringed pool and the best gym/spa of any hotel in Santiago. Guests in suites enjoy their own 16th-floor private lounge for lingering over breakfast and soaking up the spectacular view. The Hyatt hosts daily tea in their lobby lounge, which is open to the public, as are their top-notch restaurants. On the down side, you'll always need to take a taxi because the location at the head of a crazy traffic loop makes it difficult and too far away to walk anywhere from here. Cheaper deals can be found when booking on their website.
Facilities: 3 restaurants; bar; outdoor pool; tennis courts; gym; whirlpool; sauna; concierge; American Airlines office; Hertz car-rental office; business center; shopping arcade; salon; 24-hr. room service; massage; babysitting; laundry service; solarium; valet service.
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