Originally Posted by
painintheuk
I'll be in Santiago for 8 nights at the end of July, beginning of August for a conference. I'm thinking the Renaissance for the 1st 2 nights. Sounds like the nicest option and it is my own time.
My conference is at the University and closest to the Meridian, but the 4 points is not that much further to walk. Work pays for those nights and the price is pretty similar. Any thoughts on which of the 2 I should choose? Or try both for a few nights each? I would really like a gym and I think that the 4 points gym might be closed now, but it's still a long time to go.
I'm currently a Titanium member.
Thanks!
The Four Points gym is not much of anything - a Universal-type machine and some cardio in a standard-size hotel room. But it is generally my location of choice. Le Meridien's location is central, but not a great area. (Nothing horrible, and close to plenty cool things.) If there is going to be a protest, it will be very close. I don't know how much TLC the place received after leaving the Crowne Plaza label, but it did seem to need a lot in its prior incarnation. I just find the Four Points is pretty much ideal for where I want to be - Metro station very close, lots of good eats within walking distance, and has a great staff. Hotel could use a bit of TLC, and the suites are nothing special, but the price is right.