Hotel Magnolia Santiago de Chile
Santiago, Chile
Bellas Artes
Vibe
A 1920s neo-Gothic mansion merges with a luminous glass tower, joined by suspended walkways, marble staircases, and an open-air rooftop bar.
“Glass-crowned Gothic citadel”
A glass tower rests atop a 1929 mansion, featuring suspended glass walkways and eucalyptus-clad rooms.
Attentive boutique service, soundproofed rooms, down bedding, rain showers, and curated private wine cellar tastings.
The 1929 neo-Gothic residence retains its original stained-glass windows, marble staircases, and checkerboard tiled foyer.
At the base of Cerro Santa Lucía, connecting the cultural streets of Lastarria and Bellas Artes.
“Hotel Magnolia just might be the first proper design hotel in town, and it’s no tentative first step but a full-on plunge into the world of boutique-hotel style.”
Rooms
Calm, soundproofed rooms are lined in pale eucalyptus timber, with rainfall showers, crisp linens, and hand-painted headboards illustrating Chilean fauna.
“There’s a just-right juxtaposition of the old with the new: a Neo-Gothic facade, stained glass windows, and black-and-white marble floors…”
Wellness
A dedicated downstairs treatment room hosts restorative massages by appointment, complemented by a round-the-clock fitness studio with cardio and strength equipment.
“The result is a light harmony between the original bones and modern insertions.”
Backstory
Built in 1929 as an aristocratic manor, the neo-Gothic residence was reimagined by architect Cazú Zegers, who crowned the stone structure with glass.
Eat & drink
Sip pisco sours on the glass-floored rooftop overlooking Cerro Santa Lucía, or book the intimate five-table dining room for market-driven tasting menus.
The neighborhood
Set beside Cerro Santa Lucía, the hotel sits a short walk from the National Museum of Fine Arts and Lastarria's bohemian wine bars.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.