Puerto Bories Puerto Natales, Chile
Renovated
2011
Price
$$$$
Outside the door
The brand
The Singular HotelsIndustrial factory lodge
A glazed funicular carries you down into a restored 1915 cold-storage plant, where preserved Victorian steam engines line brick walkways.
“The roughness of the design and the ruggedness of the setting amplify each other.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Private fjord navigations to glaciers complement naturalist-led treks through Torres del Paine.
Remarkable
Preserved British steam engines and boilers line this restored 1915 cold-storage plant.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, The 50 Discovery, AFAR and Tatler.
a total re-imagining of an old cattle processing plant, and a hotel that takes the idea of industrial chic to dizzying new heights.
“the hallways are still stocked with brightly colored machinery—from steam condensers to boilers and forges—all stamped with the name of the British city in which they were built: Derby, Birmingham, London, or Glasgow.”
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set along the shores of Puerto Bories, the property sits five kilometers outside Puerto Natales on the road toward Torres del Paine.
The rooms
Six-meter panoramic windows frame Last Hope Sound directly from the bed, complemented by concrete ceilings and heated marble bathroom floors.
The indoor-outdoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Swimmers can glide beneath a glass partition from the heated indoor pool directly out to the open fjord overlook.
The spa
Treatment suites and a whirlpool look straight out over the fjord, accompanied by a Finnish sauna and eucalyptus steam room.
The Singular Bar
Set beneath century-old lenga wood ceilings, the bar serves Calafate Sours beside an open fireplace and original brickwork.
Set just outside the town of Puerto Natales in Southern Chile, you’ll feel you’re entering another world as the floor-to-ceiling, six-metre-wide windows draw the eye across fjords and to the Andes beyond.
At the table
Dining halls occupy the former tannery and blacksmith workshop, serving Magellanic lamb and king crab beside wood-burning fires.
How it began
Declared a Chilean national monument in 1996, the abandoned post-Victorian factory was resurrected by descendants of the region's pioneering settlers.
“Descendants of the original pioneers resurrected the former cold storage plant as a sleek luxury hotel that remains true to its rugged roots.”
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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.