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Almacruz Hotel y Centro de Convenciones (Ex Galerías)

4 out of 5

Overview of Almacruz Hotel y Centro de Convenciones (Ex Galerías)

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Outdoor pool
Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

4.0/5 Very Good

Guests rated this property 4.2/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air Conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-in
  • 48-hour vacancy between guest room stays

Explore the area

    Popular LocationSan Francisco Church2 min walk
    Popular LocationMunicipal Theatre of Santiago2 min walk
    Popular LocationSanta Lucia Hill6 min walk
    AirportSantiago (SCL-Arturo Merino Benitez)15 min drive

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1-800-675-4318

  • Standard Room, 1 King Bed

    Photos of Standard Room, 1 King Bed

    5+ View all photos.
    4.4/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 287 sq ft
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 King Bed
    More detailsStandard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Junior Suite

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    7+ View all photos.

    Room amenities

    • 1017 sq ft
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 King Bed
    More detailsJunior Suite

  • Standard Twin Room

    Photos of Standard Twin Room

    6+ View all photos.
    4.7/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 208 sq ft
    • Sleeps 2
    • 2 Queen Beds
    More detailsStandard Twin Room

  • Triple Room

    Photos of Triple Room

    4+ View all photos.
    5/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 28 sq ft
    • Sleeps 3
    • 3 Large Twin Beds
    More detailsTriple Room

About this area

Santiago

In the city center and near a metro station, Almacruz Hotel y Centro de Convenciones (Ex Galerías) is in an area with great airport proximity. Shoppers can check out Costanera Center, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of O'Higgins Park and Cajon del Maipo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Movistar Arena or National Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing.
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Popular Location

What's nearby

  • San Francisco Church - 2 min walk
  • Municipal Theatre of Santiago - 2 min walk
  • Santa Lucia Hill - 6 min walk
  • Plaza de Armas - 7 min walk
  • University of Chile - 7 min walk

Getting around

  • Santiago Central Station - 4 min drive
  • Santa Lucia Station - 5 min walk
  • AirportArturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Vichuquen – Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Kids' menu available.

About this property

Almacruz Hotel y Centro de Convenciones (Ex Galerías)

4-star Santiago hotel in Downtown Santiago, walk to Plaza de Armas
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a business center. All 162 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and minibars. For a bit of entertainment, guests will find LCD TVs with cable channels, and other amenities include room service and down comforters.
Almacruz Hotel y Centro de Convenciones (Ex Galerías) offers 162 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature down comforters. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter

Social distancing

Contactless check-in and check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 48 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks and gloves available
Hand sanitizer provided
Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and through room service
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free valet parking on site
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom
  • In-room accessibility
  • Roll-in shower

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Linens

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3 PM - midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Kids stay free! Up to 2 children stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • The national sales tax (19%) may be charged upon check-out to citizens of Chile regardless of length of stay and to foreigners staying in the country for 60 consecutive days or more. To qualify for a tax exemption, foreigners must pay for their stay in foreign currency (not in Chilean pesos) and present a valid passport along with the migration card they received upon arrival in the country at check-in. Furthermore, the tax may apply per room when the room is shared by a taxable and a nontaxable guest.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Galerías Hotel Santiago
Galerías Santiago
Hotel Galerías
Almacruz Hotel y Centro de Convenciones (Ex Galerías) Hotel
Almacruz Hotel y Centro de Convenciones (Ex Galerías) Santiago

Frequently asked questions

Does Almacruz Hotel y Centro de Convenciones (Ex Galerías) have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Almacruz Hotel y Centro de Convenciones (Ex Galerías) pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Almacruz Hotel y Centro de Convenciones (Ex Galerías)?
Valet parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Almacruz Hotel y Centro de Convenciones (Ex Galerías)?
Check-in is from 3 PM - midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Almacruz Hotel y Centro de Convenciones (Ex Galerías)?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is Almacruz Hotel y Centro de Convenciones (Ex Galerías) located?
Located in Downtown Santiago, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of San Francisco Church and Plaza de Armas. Clinica Santa Maria and Movistar Arena are also within 3 mi (5 km). Santa Lucia Station is 5 minutes by foot and University of Chile Station is 7 minutes.
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4.2/5

Cleanliness

4.0/5

Staff & service

3.7/5

Amenities

3.9/5

Property conditions & facilities

1/5 Terrible

Traveled with partner
Sad face IconDisliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel charged me for the stay, in addition to what Orbitz charged me. It never returned money after repeated disputes.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

5/5 Excellent

Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, very centrally located in a pedestrian friendly part of the old city.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

4/5 Good

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ssy Suites South America style. Friendly staff.
friendly and helpful staff. The attached restaurant had great food for dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

5/5 Excellent

Traveled with partner
Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really friendly answered any questions they could and called on someone else if they weren’t sure
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

4/5 Good

Traveled with partner
Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very good. The pool was nice and refreshing. The staff was very nice and accomodating. The only thing that was a little disconcerting was when we arrived after midnight the hotel was all locked up. Luckily our driver knew how to contact the staff to let us in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

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