Exe Area Central

The housekeeping was as good as it gets, and reception were friendly. They kept our bikes in a storage room, with the keys at the desk. It’s a bike-friendly hotel, though the mall lifts don’t run on Sundays, so be ready to carry bikes up to the first floor. The square mall has a well-stocked supermarket and plenty of shops for groceries and personal items. Restaurants outside the square are cheaper too: seafood rice was about €16, compared with €60 around the Cathedral. Have a look around before making plans. The furnishings are a little dated, but the place is clean and tidy, and nothing seemed worn out. Ask for a street-facing room if you can, the view is much better than the mall side.

The rainy-day setup was a real plus: you can wander around indoors and even get something to eat. Our room was clean and comfortable, and the punch-card room keys were a neat touch. There’s an elevator from the lobby straight to the rooms, or you can take the stairs. Checkout was quick.

There’s a supermarket and a whole shopping center right downstairs, and the location is great. The rooms were nice and clean, and the staff were always willing to help.

The biggest issue was how much noise came through the walls. I could hear doors banging and sounds from neighboring rooms, which made it hard to enjoy a quiet night. The hotel is inside a small shopping mall, around 2 km from Santiago’s center or a 30-minute walk. Inside, it feels like it dates from the late 1970s, with carpeted floors, though the bathroom has been refurbished and there was air conditioning. Reception is open around the clock and the staff were nice. Fine for one night if you keep your expectations modest.