Residence Inn Santiago de Los Caballeros

Finally open! This is the first international hotel chain to open in Santiago. Very much needed. I stayed on opening night and the experience was great, very few guests. Here are some observations. Staff was well trained and eager to assist. Two story lobby beautifully decorated. Lobby bar, and seating areas. 2nd floor restaurant, where the included breakfast is served. Had salmon for dinner and it was good. Breakfast was weak and they need to improve the offerings. 3rd floor gym very nice well equipped. Pool with outdoor patio seating and bar grill. The room was new!!! very nicely decorated with a kitchen fully appointed. Underground parking, 2 levels. Overall, it was a great stay, and cool to be in the first one in the room, had that new smell!! This hotel is attached to the HOMS medical center and is part of a medical tourism model being developed, There is some retail space next to the hotel that is not open yet.