Nippon Hotel, SantiagoNippon Hotel in Santiago, Chile has a corrected score of 3.1 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 72 of 95 hotels we score in Santiago. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.0 before correction: Booking.com 3.4, Tripadvisor 2.8, Google 2.8. Rooms from about $70 a night (cached, not a live quote).Nippon Hotel is a smoke-free property located in the Barrio Lira district of downtown Santiago. It offers between 32 and 36 traditional rooms that blend Japanese style with Western amenities. Guests can access an on-site restaurant, a bar, a garden, and a conference centre. The hotel is situated near Plaza Baquedano and within walking distance of the Mapocho River and Bellavista's dining scene. It suits travellers seeking a quiet central base with a free breakfast buffet. While the location is convenient, the parking garage uses a narrow descending spiral which may be difficult for larger vehicles to navigate.What stands out

Free breakfast buffet

Central quiet location

On-site restaurant and bar

Polite staff

Watch out for

Difficult spiral parking

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