Santiago, ChileEl Golf
Hotel NH Collection Plaza Santiago
Polished corporate tower
El Golf Santiago, Chile
Renovated
2017
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LocalOutside the door
The house
NH HotelsPolished corporate tower
The hotel operates as a functional business base in the financial core, designed around corporate efficiency and easy transit.
What it’s good at
Listed
Abras Restaurant serves regional specialties like caldillo de congrio and Chilean wines.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Costanera Center complex sits directly across the avenue, placing financial offices and shops within a few minutes' walk.
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The rooms
Rooms are finished in neutral tones, with large picture windows looking out across the surrounding district.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated indoor pool sits beneath an architectural timber skylight, looking out toward the snow-capped Andes mountains.
The gym
Cardio machines and free weights sit behind glass, looking across the pool deck toward the city skyline.
At the table
Abras serves regional dishes like entraña de ternera, and the backlit marble bar pours local Chilean wines.
How it began

Built in 1995 across nearly an entire block, the property originally signaled Chile's nineties financial boom before a 2017 refresh.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.