The heart of the Victorian
engine room sits silent today.
A wide underground
tunnel that takes you
to an exterior hallway.
The original 3 floors of the tannery building
now house the social epicenter of the hotel.
The bar and main restaurant reside on the first
floor sharing a massive wood burning fireplace.
Intimate sitting areas, with a mix of comfy
couches and leather chairs, are scattered
around the bar with its dark woods and shiny
brass accents. An impressive selection of wine
representing each of Chile’s wine growing
regions is encased in a glass wall “cellar” under
the stairwell to tempt you on your way to the
main dining area.
Tables, large and small, share the dining room
floor with more cosy seating areas framing low
coffee tables. Set off on its own, between the
bar and dining areas, is a massive table in front
of the fireplace that seats up to 40 diners.
Your meal is prepared in full sight in the
open kitchen and what a meal it is. The
culinary team, lead by Chef Laurent
Pasqualetto, has prepared a menu that is
a delight with its large and creative selections
and tempting specials. They will, as one
expects with a five star dining experience,
happily modify your choice to accommodate
your dietary preferences or allergies. They
even offer gluten-free bread. It would take
a very extended stay to exhaust all of the
epicurean options offered here but give the
local meat specialties, such as guanaco or
hare, serious consideration. They are both
beyond excellent.
Breakfast and lunch are served in the second
floor dining area. Breakfast has a buffet of
fresh fruits, juices, cereals and cold cuts to
start with while your made-to-order eggs are
prepared. The lunch menu has a wide range of
salads, sandwiches and smaller entrees