HELP: Lodging in Santiago

Mr. Lu · #1 08-19-2008, 09:30 AM

Hello all,

I need a quick answer, does anyone know of any cheap lodging in Santiago? Something comfortable, but cheap would be appreciated and as central as possible. Much appreciated for the help.

Mr. Lu

DavidZ · #2 08-19-2008, 01:05 PM

Do a search here on DR1 for addresses, contact info, etc, but here's a list, all inexpensive and centrally located:
Hotel Colonial
Aloha Sol
Hodelpa Centro Plaza
Hotel Matum

In town, but slightly farther from center:
Platino
Century Plaza

fightfish · #3 08-19-2008, 10:38 PM

Hotel Rotunda, on the extreme north end of feb 27th, right hand side. 350rd for a room with cable and a fan. 700rd for ac fridge and hot water. Just north of the Metro bus station.

J D Sauser · #4 08-20-2008, 12:42 AM

If you have a car, the cabanas (cabanas / apart hotels turisticos) are an option too. Clean, secure, hot water and electricity 24/7 at a price most hotels won't beat for a night.

... J-D.

AK74 · #5 08-20-2008, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by fightfish

Hotel Rotunda, on the extreme north end of feb 27th, right hand side. 350rd for a room with cable and a fan. 700rd for ac fridge and hot water. Just north of the Metro bus station.

Never been there but price is right.

Hopefully it won`t be like Colonial that not too far ago was also $8-$12/night and now like I heard - $40 if not $45.

AK74 · #6 08-20-2008, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DavidZ

Do a search here on DR1 for addresses, contact info, etc, but here's a list, all inexpensive and centrally located:
Hotel Colonial
Aloha Sol
Hodelpa Centro Plaza
Hotel Matum

In town, but slightly farther from center:
Platino
Century Plaza

What is the current price range of these inexpensive hotels? Last time when I stayed in Aloha about a year ago it was about $80 US/per night if my memory serves me whell. And my room did not have windows. At all!

I got impression that OP asked about low price hotels. $10-$15US / night.

I could be wrong. I am old.

fightfish · #7 08-20-2008, 10:30 AM

AK47-
No, the Rotunda is owned by an old guy that speaks good English. I know him well. The rooms are clean, cable, etc, and it has guarded enclosed parking in a secure lot between the front and back buildings. The front rooms are more noisy and have fans, but the back rooms for 700rd or so have AC and are very nice. It's a good hotel and a great price. And with the metro station on the next block and gua guas loading and loading across the street, it is an excellent place to stay and catch rides. It also has an internet cafe beneath it along with a couple of restaurants down there and colmados on the back side, fruit and coffee stands all around. I've stayed there many many times, the ladies will do your laundry up on the roof and it's a friendly spot. I highly recommend it.

Frank the Tank · #8 08-20-2008, 12:27 PM

How is the noise around Hotel Rotunda?? That's a pretty busy and heavily trafficked intersection.

fightfish · #9 08-20-2008, 12:32 PM

It is noisy, no doubt. The rooms without AC are in front, so with your windows open it's loud. The AC, fridge rooms are in back, on the other side of a large secure guest parking lot, and they are quiet, cold and nice. The parking is very secure, and I have parked my pickup loaded with construction materials for days there without one screw missing. But yes, noise in the cheap seats is an issue for many.

yelkcub · #10 08-20-2008, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by AK74

What is the current price range of these inexpensive hotels? Last time when I stayed in Aloha about a year ago it was about $80 US/per night if my memory serves me whell. And my room did not have windows. At all!

I got impression that OP asked about low price hotels. $10-$15US / night.

I could be wrong. I am old.

I stayed at the Aloha for 1 week in June and it cost $52 US per night with breakfast included.

Robin