Luciano K, Santiago
More photosLuciano K is a beautiful boutique hotel located in the heart of Santiago’s bohemian Lastarria neighborhood. The building was originally designed in the 1920s by the renowned Chilean architect Luciano Kulczewski. At the time of its completion in 1928, it held the title of the tallest building in Chile and was famously the first in the city to feature central heating and an elevator.
Today, the hotel has been impeccably restored, blending its original Art Deco glamour with modern comfort. You can still see many of Kulczewski’s signature touches, including the classic marble staircases, geometric floor tiles, and restored wooden doors. A highlight for guests is the tiny, original “cage” elevator, which remains in operation, offering a charming, tangible link to the building’s historic past.
The hotel features 38 stylish rooms and a spectacular 300-square-meter rooftop terrace, “Terraza K.” This space is perfect for relaxing with a cocktail or tapas, featuring a heated outdoor pool and panoramic views overlooking the leafy Parque Forestal and the city skyline.
Its location is ideal for exploring Santiago on foot. It sits directly across from the green spaces of Parque Forestal and is within a ten-minute walk of major cultural landmarks like the Bellas Artes Museum, the Municipal Theatre, and the Plaza de Armas.
Whether you are enjoying a gourmet meal in the lobby restaurant or admiring the views from the roof, the hotel offers an intimate, historic atmosphere that stands out in the center of the Chilean capital.
Expert reviews
“This new high-design hotel occupies seven floors of a 1920s-era building that was once the tallest in Santiago with the city’s first lift (it’s still in use!). The rooftop claims a trendy bar (with mesmerizing floor tiles) and a pool big enough to fit a small family.”
“Well located, perched between Plaza Italia, Santiago’s main transportation hub and the Bellas Artes corridor, this hotel was built into one of Santiago’s finest examples of Art Deco architecture, a building that dates back to 1928 and still retains much of its original charm, including the first functioning elevator in the country.”
“Luciano K, once the tallest building in Santiago, is an Art Deco building just steps from one of Santiago’s top gastronomic neighbourhoods. Now it is home to 38 elegant rooms topped by a quirky roof terrace and bar serving up park views and heady pisco sours.”
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- Comfortable beds
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- Restaurants
- Sauna
- Friendly staff
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