Palacio Astoreca Hotel, Valparaíso

Discover the history of Valparaíso at Palacio Astoreca Hotel, housed in one of the city's most recognizable buildings. Don Francisco Petrinovic built this bright red mansion with its fairy-tale facade in 1923. It blends in the vibrant and hilly neighborhood of Cerro Alegre, an area known for its bright and colorful buildings, historic architecture, panoramic views, and funicular lifts. The hotel is just next to the Baburizza Museum, an ornate early 20th-century residence that's now home to a great collection of 19th and 20th-century art. Muelle Prat, the historic port, is just over 10 minutes away on foot.

The hotel has just under 25 spacious rooms, which blend early 20th-century details with contemporary styles and amenities. Intricately patterned wallpapers and plush furniture juxtapose with platform beds and neutral colors, while bathrooms will charm any design lover with their geometric floors and tiles. Standard Rooms look out over the hotel garden or street, while other options have full or partial views of the city and ocean. Suites include clawfoot bathtubs, and most of them have terraces or balconies with the best views of the city.

The common areas mix European and Chilean styles and elements from the 1920s through the 1970s to create dynamic spaces. Borrow a book or board game from the cozy library or head to the terrace for perfect sunset and sea views. The chic spa includes an indoor plunge pool and a hot tub in the courtyard, and you can book massages or treatments, too. For more nighttime activities, grab a seat at the piano bar where you can listen to live music, head to the wine cellar to explore the hotel's selection of Chilean bottles, or try the menu of Chilean cuisine at the seasonal restaurant.