Hotel Plaza San Francisco

Hotel Plaza San Francisco stands at Avenida Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins 816, on the Alameda in central Santiago, Chile, directly facing the colonial-era Iglesia de San Francisco, one of the oldest surviving buildings in the city. The Universidad de Chile and Santa Lucia metro stations are minutes away on foot, and the Plaza de Armas, Cerro Santa Lucia and the Lastarria neighbourhood are all within a 10 to 20 minute walk. The airport is roughly 30 to 40 minutes away by car, or reachable by bus and metro connections. The hotel is an established upscale property and has long served business visitors, tour groups and leisure travellers who want a central base. Room types listed include Superior Rooms, Executive Rooms and Suites. A restaurant and bar provide dining options, with breakfast service generally forming a main attraction, and the surrounding blocks include many cafes and eateries. On the upper floors the hotel has a pool and spa, along with a fitness centre, which is a notable amenity in the historic core where such facilities are scarce. Service is professional and conference-capable, with a concierge desk able to arrange city tours and day trips. Rates generally run from about CLP 95,000 to 190,000 per night (roughly USD 100 to 205), making it good value among upscale central options. The Alameda is a major traffic artery, so rooms facing the avenue can be noisy, and visitors who prefer quiet may request an interior or higher-floor room. The area is busy on weekdays and quieter on Sunday evenings, when many shops close.