“After a weeklong business trip in Santiago, I along with a local colleague decided to stay an extra day and make the trek out to Vina Del Mar. My friend recommended staying at the Hotel Monterilla, because he felt it was convenient to everything where we could walk and not need a car.
Initial Impression:
Pulling up, I thought the hotel was very small from the street, but it extended back into the block fairly far, so it was a larger property upon further inspection. There was a gate which was opened and we parked our car in a protected area.
Check In:
Smooth and efficient. I was given room 34 up on the third floor. No elevator here, so one of the staff hauled my 70lb suitcase up the stairs for me.
The Room:
Not the largest room in the world, but it was comfortable, had a queen-sized bed, a clean bathroom, and everything I needed for a comfortable stay. I noticed that the temperature in Vina Del Mar was about 10 degrees cooler than in Santiago. I mention this, because the room I was in did not have any air-conditioning, but it was cool enough at night where it wasn’t an issue. The only issue was that the window to my room faced out to the front of the hotel and it was somewhat noisy at night, even at 2am when I finally tried to go to bed after our night out. My friend had a room that faced the rear of the hotel and he didn’t have any noise complaints, so keep that in mind when booking.
WiFi:
A huge PLUS…free wifi was available. Why more hotels don’t do that is beyond me.
Restaurant:
There’s a small area as you walk to your room that is used for breakfast in the morning. Expect a continental breakfast. Nothing fancy but you can get cereal, toast, yogurt, coffee, juice, cheeses, meats, etc. Everything you need to get your day started.
The Location:
It is true, this hotel boasts a tremendous location. Essentially, you’re right on the southern end of Avenida Peru, which extends north to the entire length of the beach area of Vina Del Mar. Also, you’re literally just a stone’s throw from the Hotel Del Mar Casino, which is ultra-convenient. There are tons of restaurants, outdoor shops, and markets for your convenience. I woke up Saturday morning around 7:30am, and the entire waterfront belonged to me. Not a soul was out except for the occasional runner or gaggle of stray dogs.
Bottom Line:
If you’re looking for a decent place to stay in a convenient location at a decent price, then this is the place for you. Sure, it was a bit noisy at night, but next time I’ll just get a room at the rear of the hotel and I’ll be happy. Book with confidence!”
Tripadvisor dolphin80
