Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
Heating
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable beds
Clean facilities
Cons:
Noisy rooms
Outdated amenities
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.58
Some mentions of outdated facilities and maintenance issues.
Service
8.55
Friendly and attentive staff were frequently mentioned.
Location
9.09
Multiple reviews praised the excellent central location of the hotel.
Room Quality
7.04
Issues with noise and room conditions noted in several reviews.
Amenities
8.07
Basic amenities were mentioned, but some complaints about breakfast variety.
Value for Money
7.53
Some reviews suggested the hotel does not offer a 4-star experience.
Food and Beverage
8.08
Breakfast satisfactory but with limited options.
Overall Experience
8.05
Overall good experience with various strengths and some weaknesses.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-13 14:15

Property Description

Luxurious 4-Star Accommodation
Located in downtown Santiago´s traditional Paris-London district, Hotel Fundador offers upscale accommodation with modern amenities. Each room is equipped with cable TV, free Wi-Fi, a minibar, and a safety deposit box. Enjoy the convenience of 24-hour room service and internet access for a fee.

Dining Excellence
Indulge in exquisite Mediterranean cuisine at Calicanto Restaurant, known for its delectable dishes. Explore a diverse wine menu featuring local selections, adding a touch of sophistication to your dining experience.

Convenient Location
Situated just 1 block away from Universidad de Chile subway station, Hotel Fundador provides easy access to downtown Santiago. Explore the city with ease and return to the comfort of your luxurious accommodation.

Experience luxury and convenience at Hotel Fundador - book your stay now!

Important information:

LOCAL TAX LAW
Based on local tax laws, all Chilean citizens and resident foreigners must pay an additional fee (IVA) of 19%. To be exempt from this 19% additional fee (IVA) the payment must be made in US dollars and a copy of the immigration card and passport must be presented. The passenger won’t be exempt from this fee when paying in local currency. In case of no show the invoice will be billed in local currency, including this additional fee (IVA).

This additional fee (IVA) is not included in the hotel rates and must be paid separately.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SCL

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 2758 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.58
Service: 8.55
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 7.04
Amenities: 8.07
Value for Money: 7.53
Food and Beverage: 8.08
Overall Experience: 8.05
C
cony • couple • cl
8
Pros:

Hotel muy completo, el personal muy atento y el desayuno era excelente.

Cons:

Las ventanas, principalmente que no tenían aislante de ruido y se escuchaba todo lo que ocurría afuera.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
P
PAUL • couple • gb
9
Would go again
Pros:

Location and price. The staff were excellent

Cons:

No kettle in the room

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
N
Nauto • family_with_children • cl
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
V
Valeska • solo_traveller • ni
10
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
V
Valeska • family_with_children • ni
10
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
M
Milena • couple • cl
10
Pros:

La habitación era excelente muy limpio y cómodo, la comida también muy rica y tiene de todo

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
C
Caro • family_with_children • cr
10
Pros:

Limpieza, comodidad de la habitación, cercania con principales puntos de interés. Recepción 24 horas, desayuno y te guardan las maletas si llegas muy temprano

Cons:

Todo me gusto, como recomendación solo diria tener mas secadoras de pelo disponibles ya que no tuve suerte ningun dia y aveces es necesario.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
J
Joana • couple • br
8
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
M
Maciej • family_with_children • pl
8
Pros:

Very good location within walking distance to most tourist attractions of Santiago. Good quality breakfast. The hotel restaurant is nice.

Cons:

The hotel is a bit old and it shows. No coffeemaker in the room, nor a fridge. The heating doesn't work although the temperature in the room could be a few degrees higher.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth • couple • cl
7
Hay personal que debe mejorar su trato hacia los clientes . En general estuvo bien y volvería
Pros:

Excelente ubicación en el centro de Santiago, cerca de todo. Buen desayuno y buena atención en El comedor. Buena habitación según su precio . Cama confortable . Excelente ducha y agua caliente

Cons:

Calefacción no funcionó, tuvimos que solicitar frazadas extras . Hubo cobro indebido y pésima atención de la recepción al llegar . Después se solucionó.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
M
Maciej • family_with_children • pl
7
Pros:

Good location close to main tourist attractions. Tasty breakfast and a nice restaurant.

Cons:

The hotel is a bit old and that shows. There is no coffeemaker in the room, nor a fridge.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
R
Rojas • couple • cl
5
espero mejoren.
Pros:

la ubicación.

Cons:

cosa extraña , no había vasos ni en la habitación ni en el baño, ni siquiera para lavado de dientes.tampoco agua en botellas
No esta señalado el costo del estacionamiento.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
C
Carola • couple • ec
9
Alojamiento 1semana
Pros:

La ubicación y el desayuno muy completo

Cons:

Que tenia una lámpara con un foco que parpadeaba, no dieron solución por lo que la habitación era oscura en la noche. No tuvieron disponible el secador de cabello a pesar de mi solicitud.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
N
Nicolas Esteban • couple • cl
10
Excelente servicio
Pros:

La ubicación, está muy cerca de todo y el desayuno muy variado

Cons:

A las duchas le faltan agarraderas para mayor seguridad

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
C
Cristian • couple • cl
7
Una visita cómoda, pero mejorable
Pros:

La ubicación es inmejorable, a pasos del metro te da una conectividad espectacular

Cons:

La habitación tenía muchos detalles, no había dónde colgar las toallas, las sábanas estaban sucias y no na habían vasos para tomar líquidos

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
S
Stefan • couple • ch
9
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
M
Malcolm • solo_traveller • gb
7
Good stay
Pros:

Central location

Cons:

It was in quite a noisy area and the room felt cold at times

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
R
Rivera Ventura • family_with_children • sv
8
Pros:

Muy céntrico, acceso a líneas de metro y buses

Cons:

No hay agua de cortesía en las habitaciones

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
R
Rivera Ventura • solo_traveller • sv
8
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
A
A.S. • family_with_children • cl
10
Pros:

El desayuno

Cons:

Pocas mantas en las camas

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee