Chile-based Singular Hotels brand’s Santiago property opening October 1st

Following a successful launch of The Singular Patagonia in December 2011, Singular Hotels is getting ready to launch their second hotel project; this time in Santiago’s cultural district of Lastarria.

The family owned and operated hotel group invested nearly $20 million in the new 70,000 square foot, 62-room state-of-the-art, luxurious city center hotel, which although a brand new build, has remained true to reflecting the historic elements and charm of its original European-style.

Local architect Federico Prieto, owner of  Prieto Schaffer Architects, and award-winning Chilean designer Enrique Concha have led the design of the project which is located in the National Monument Council protected “Zona Tipica.”

The Singular Santiago will be a full service hotel including a 3,000 square foot SPA and fitness facility, a fine dining restaurant, 24-hour room service, as well as a more casual bar. In addition, the property will boast a rooftop outdoor pool, a Sky (Rooftop) Lounge and four meeting rooms outfitted with the latest audio-visual technology.

“The original concept behind Singular Hotels was to develop projects that are, just that, Singular in nature, yet sharing a commitment to the local heritage, architecture and historical significance,” explains Singular Hotels Managing Director Nicolas Sahli. He continues, “Lastarria is the perfect location for our second property as the area not only has a rich past, but has become the artistic and cultural center of Santiago. We are pleased to have created an urban retreat that offers guests a unique experience that is as inspiring and wonderful as the surrounding neighborhood.”

Part of what will make The Singular a sophisticated urban retreat, besides that of which is inherent in its design, is the level of service and amenities the new property will offer. At the forefront is the new fine dining, French-style restaurant led by Chefs Laurent Pasqualetto and Alvaro Romero who will focus on “high gastronomy” and utilizing classic French techniques to elevate Chilean dishes utilizing locally grown products. The restaurant will cater to the palates of the public, as it will be open to non-hotel guests and have a separate street entrance connecting to an interior garden.

The hotel and restaurant will meld with their surroundings quite synergistically. The Lastarria neighborhood as a whole has led a renaissance for Santiago over the last several years and continues to develop into a melting pot of elite European styles mixed with chic bohemian influence.  Restaurants, bars and nightclubs play host to the global traveler while craft stores, bookshops and innovative art museums illustrate the areas creative roots and intellect. 

The Singular Santiago is slated to open October 1, 2014.