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Mandarin Oriental, Santiago
Santiago, Chile · Mandarin Oriental · Core Luxury
The first Mandarin Oriental in South America, occupying a 361-foot cylindrical tower — designed by Alemparte, Barreda y Asociados, originally built as the Grand Hyatt Santiago in 1992 — relaunched after renovation in November 2019 with Nikkei dining at Matsuri, Andes mountain views, and a lagoon-style pool; multiple-year winner of Chile's Leading Hotel at the World Travel Awards.
- 297 rooms
- Opened 1992
- Neighborhood: Las Condes
- Architect: Alemparte; Barreda y Asociados
About Mandarin Oriental, Santiago
- The restaurant La Mar is helmed by celebrated Peruvian chef Gastón Acurio.
- The hotel keeps a high-altitude vegetable garden supplying its kitchens.
History
The distinctive 361-foot cylindrical tower, designed by Alemparte, Barreda y Asociados, opened in 1992 as the Grand Hyatt Santiago and became an iconic landmark in the city's skyline. It operated under Hyatt management until 2017, when Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group took over following an extensive renovation. The hotel relaunched as the first Mandarin Oriental in South America on November 25, 2019, introducing elegant Oriental-inspired rooms, a lagoon-style pool, and Nikkei dining to the Las Condes district.
The setting
Nestled in Las Condes, Santiago's premier financial and commercial hub, the hotel sits amid luxury shopping malls, fine dining, and corporate offices. Adjacent to the upscale Vitacura neighborhood and Parque Bicentenario's green spaces along the Mapocho River, it offers urban convenience with mountain views. Proximity to the airport (20km), ski resorts (1 hour), and Casablanca wine valley (1.5 hours) makes it ideal for business and leisure explorers. 8 km from Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts. 10 km from San Cristóbal Hill.
Restaurants and bars
- Senso — Restaurant · Italian · Chef Claudio Marras
- Matsuri — Restaurant · Japanese-Peruvian · Chef Juan Osaki
- Atrium Lobby Lounge — Café
Experiences
- Skiing day trips — Main ski resorts approximately one hour away (35 km, 1 hour by car).
- Vineyards, golf courses and beaches — Hotel is located near golf clubs and vineyards; most popular beaches only an hour and a half away.
- Valparaíso - Viña del Mar excursion — Valparaíso - Viña del Mar is 125 km (77.7 mi) away, 1 hour and 40 minutes by car.
Amenities
- Lagoon-style outdoor pool with waterfall
- Fitness centre with Technogym
- Spa treatments and massages
- Lush gardens and high-altitude vegetable garden
- Club Lounge
- Ballroom for events
- Hot tub
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- Chile's Leading Business Hotel 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
- Chile's Leading Hotel, World Travel Awards (2024)
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