Despite the relative wealth and strong tourism history over the past decade in Chile, there are not many world-class luxury hotels in the country. This is probably due in part to the fact that much of the tourism business in the past has been group-oriented: group adventure tours, multi-country "quick stop" tours, and cruises. For now there are few Chilean hotels that can rival the best in Argentina and Peru.
The openings of Explora and Remota are a good sign, however, and we are keeping an eye on new developments in the pipeline, including a luxury hotel on Easter Island and rumors of some upscale boutique hotels in the wine region of Chile. As these open up, we will have one of our experienced correspondents review them in person. With Chile's open attitude to foreign investment and free trade, we don't expect this shortage of upscale lodging to be an issue for much longer.
Explora Posada de Mike Rapu — Easter Island, Chile
Remota — Patagonia, Chile
Meliá Patagonia — Puerto Varas, Chile
The Ritz–Carlton Santiago — Santiago, Chile
San Cristobal Tower — Santiago, Chile
Santiago Park Plaza Hotel — Santiago, Chile
explora Hotel Salto Chico — Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
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