After lunch and a tour through the streets of Valparaiso, some drinks and a view!…read more THE AMBIANCE: Fauna Hotel has a restaurant on the deck and that is where we ventured off to. There is a bar and a lot of outside seating. What was great about Fauna Hotel was the view! So beautiful. You can enjoy a drink and look out onto the water. I bet it is just as beautiful here at night. There isn't much else I can say about Fauna Hotel because I just drank beer and enjoyed my company. I posted some photos to share! THE TIPS: Hours of operation are Monday to Sunday 1:00pm to unes a domingo desde las 13:00 hasta las 10:30. On their website they state that they sell meat, seafood, vegetarian plates, appetizers, sandwiches, and desserts according to the season.

It's a nice looking hotel in a great area but I would never come back. The service didn't match the…read moreprice. The front desk people are incredibly rude and unwilling to help with anything. Our room featured paper thin wills and a cracked window. It was so loud I had a hard time staying asleep. Materials were super cheap. They were going for a "w" feel but it looks like they went shopping in an ikea dumpster. The most disgusting part was the fecal matter on the bathroom floor.

I loved this hotel! The staff upgraded us to a suite with an absolutely amazing view of the ocean…read more I cannot overemphasize how amazing the view is! The staff was very friendly and helpful in helping us navigate the area. The restaurants are great and have beautiful views as well. I would stay again in a heartbeat.

This review is for brunch only, not as a guest of the hotel…read more Location Well positioned right on the coast near the center of town and the famous Flower Clock is across the street! Food Brunch is served smorgasbord style on Sundays from 1pm - 4pm and offers a mix of both cold and hot items. Honestly, there weren't any *breakfast* foods to choose from so most of the items are lunch entrees. We had a variety of breads, meats, cheeses, salmon, steak, cold seafood, ceviche, a salad bar, and a dessert bar with a variety of mini desserts. Brunch also includes unlimited champagne (but not other cocktails or even other wines). While this wasn't offered, we asked for a large glass of orange juice (and it was fresh squeezed!) and made our own mimosas. All of this does not come cheaply, brunch is 30,000 CLP per person. Atmosphere/decor The dining room is lovely (white tablecloth kind of place) overlooking the outdoor patio and ocean. Really great ambiance with a DJ playing music during brunch as well. Service Service was great - actually the best I've had in Chile. Servers were attentive and kept our champagne topped off. Recommendation While pricey, it's a nice experience. If the price is off putting you can go to the outdoor patio bar and order a cocktail or coffee and enjoy the views and ambiance for much less.

Our tour guide Veronica brought us here after visiting 3 Artists in their home studios in this…read moreArtists community of Valparaíso. A beautiful view on a very warm Autumn afternoon with a gentle breeze- as picturesque as the hills of Modern Rome and the bay of SanFrancisco. Gorgeous!

I "accidentally" ditched a tour and ended up here for lunch. It was a beautiful detour from the…read moreday's planned activity. Tours and hangovers don't mix. What does make a hangover better? -lots of espresso My favorite thing about this terrace restaurant, though, are the performers who come by and randomly play a trio of songs. That turned out to be the best hangover cure of all. So there I was, hunched over a tiny cup of coffee, when this woman's voice pierced my heart cavity. It was accompanied by the soft percussion sounds of a bunch of clams. Yes, you read that right. One guy in her band was playing the freakin' clams as a percussion instrument. Who knew they could make such a beautiful sound? Anyway, the vocalist sang Tu Falta de Querer with so much passion I looked up the song afterwards and have been listening to it since. These unexpected occurrences are what make Valparaiso a truly magical city. Dammit, take me back. Why am I typing on a computer right now?!

I highly recommend The Ritz Carlton in Chile,…read more The service, staff and rooms are excellent. The property itself is well maintained, along with the rooms, and common areas of the property. The hotel has a very nice selection of dining options. The area itself is very safe, very clean and reminds me of downtown areas in the United States. The area is quiet.

I fully understand that hotel reviews are based on personal experiences, and they can vary widely…read morefrom guest to guest. A great stay for me doesn't invalidate someone else's disappointment, and a bad experience for another person doesn't mean the hotel can't shine. But in this case, I genuinely hope my review helps anyone in doubt about staying here. Because my stay at The Ritz-Carlton Santiago was nothing short of phenomenal. The rooms were fantastic: comfortable, elegant, and meticulously maintained. Their pool and hot tub were also highlights, beautiful, relaxing spaces that elevated the whole experience. What truly sets this hotel apart, though, is the service, which was incredible from beginning to end. The breakfast spread was wide, varied, and delicious. Something for everyone. One of the standout items was a Chilean dessert I absolutely loved. When I asked Daniel Pinto, the Maitre d' what it was and where I could buy it outside the hotel, he went above and beyond, bringing me a boxed portion to take with me. Even more impressive, Daniel wasn't working the next morning, yet he still arranged for the head chef to bake an entire pastry of this dessert and deliver it to our table. And a special shoutout to Consuelos, who baked it early in the morning just so it would be fresh for us. That level of thoughtfulness is truly rare. My stay at The Ritz-Carlton Santiago was extraordinary in every way, and the warmth and dedication of the staff made it unforgettable. I couldn't recommend this hotel more highly.