Eastbay1K,
In my opinion, you're the resident Chile (and Hegenberger Road
) guru, so I think it's worth posting in this thread that Santiago's
Hotel Carrera will be closing next month. A few more details from Travel and Leisure (for those who may not be up to date on their Chilean history
):
Hotel Carrera, Santiago, before it closes next month A grand hotel in the classic tradition, this landmark on the Plaza de la Constitución was strafed by gunfire during Augusto Pinochet's 1973 coup. More recently, it was sold to the now democratic Chilean government and is slated to become housing and offices as the entire six-block area undergoes a massive renovation.
UNTIL FEBRUARY 16: 800/745-8883 OR 56-2/680-3436; WWW.LHW.COM; DOUBLES FROM $119.
You can actually get rates as low as $79 on
www.bookings-americas.com or LanChile last minute specials, or $99 through LHW.
[This message has been edited by snorkmaster (edited Jan 01, 2004).]