Hilton Garden Inn Santiago Airport

My friends and I chose to stay here after a long journey back to the U.S. from Torres del Paine. We caught a shuttle from the airport, which was awesome because it was free. Don’t be fooled by the taxi drivers trying to hustle you at the airport. One of them told us it would cost 5,000 CLPS for the shuttle, but when we got the ticket at the desk, it was free. There’s always people trying to take advantage of tourists at airports, so be on your toes.
When we got to the hotel, we were smelly, jet-​lagged, and dirty with our 30lb packs on our backs. They quickly checked us in and we went up to our room. The room was spotless, comfortable, and the bathroom felt especially luxurious after our travels. You can adjust the softness of the bed, which was cool. The view was subpar, but that’s because the hotel overlooks the highway since it’s right out of the airport. The industrial vibes and fenced in hotel aren’t the most breathtaking of views…
After showering up, we decided to kill some time (and money) at the hotel bar/​lounge. We ordered many piscos, entrees, and apps over a few hours. Our waiter was at first confused and felt like he was trying to rush us, but after realizing we were going to be sitting there for a while, we felt a lot less pressured and able to relax.
After two of our friends left for an early flight, we decided to watch a movie and order room service. It would have been nice to have a movie selection, we ended up streaming from Netflix since the wifi was free.
A bit on the pricey side overall, but it was necessary and enjoyable.

The only complaint that I have about this hotel is that while you can easily see it from the freeway, it is really difficult to get to. There’s a special road that you need to take that circles all the way around to get back to the front of the hotel which is one way, so if you miss a turn you need to go all the way back around. Even after doing it several times, we couldn’t quite seem to get it right. But if you aren’t driving and are taking the airport shuttle, you’ll be just fine :) Otherwise, be sure to keep a look out for those «Hilton Garden Inn» signs posted by the freeway and to take the special exit to get there.
The hotel itself was very nice. Lots of free parking and really great service. The people working here go the extra mile to make sure that your stay is great. It was also the nicest room that we had during during our two weeks in South America… large, clean, modern, comfortable. What you expect from a Hilton, and they did not disappoint. Free wifi as well, and it’s pretty fast (I was able to stream a football game from my ipad, not flawlessly, but not bad for a hotel).
I’d originally wanted to stay at the Holiday Inn because it’s literally across the street from the airport (I think on airport grounds) but this was just as good of a choice since it’s only 5 minutes away.