Hotel berhampiran Dms Medical Chile, Calama

We stayed one night after our Atacama visit due to a morning flight to Santiago. At first glance it seems like a nice upscale hotel but... The reception staff was so rude it was like we were bothering them to check in. The hotel had sent an email previously about the need to pay in USD cash if we wanted to avoid the 19% tax so I had brought that along to pay. Turns out they would only take a credit card - they said the tax wouldn't be charged but that remains to be seen. We arrived at about 5:00 with no lunch and were starving but the restaurant doesn't open until 7pm and there is absolutely nothing else in the vicinity. The lobby bar wasn't even open until 7. There is supposedly a minibar in the room but it was completely empty. Finally went to dinner at 7 and the wait staff was no nicer than that reception staff - however, the food was good. The room was quiet and comfortable but there are no USB plugs and only one side of the bed has a plug of any sort. Cleanliness in both the room and the common areas was mediocre at best. Bottom line, it's close to the airport and will do for one night but I sure wouldn't want to be stuck there longer than that.

酒店位於主城邊上，步行十五分鐘可以到城中心；早餐豐富，房間寬敞衛生乾淨；泳池太小，有地下停車庫

Quiero dejar estampada esta nota de agradecimiento y reconocimiento a todo el Personal de Recepción, Restaurante y Servicio de Mucamas que labora en el hotel, quienes me brindan un servicio excepcional y atención impecable haciendo mi estadía muy placentera cada semana en que alojo ahí. El profesionalismo, la amabilidad y la dedicación demostrada por cada persona no pasa desapercibida, desde la cálida bienvenida en la recepción, el excelente servicio de restaurante y la limpieza de las habitaciones hacen que mi estadía sea muy agradable, demostrando un gran compromiso con la excelencia… Les dejo un gran saludo con mucho aprecio y agradecimiento… M.G.A.

The rooms -- including bathrooms -- are tiny, which did not bother us as digital nomads because they still offered a lot of storage. The first floor lobby spills into an enormous dining room/work hall with plenty of seating and a variety of table heights (great for me to work sitting then move to a standing position). Lots of natural light and you can people watch through the windows. 24 hour attention @ the front desk and wifi speeds work GREAT in the room and best in the lobby. Brekkie is included in your rate and very good compared to other breakfasts we have eaten throughout our stay in Chile, including eggs made to order. Cafeteria offers buffet style or a la carte lunch + dinner. The sandwich we had for dinner was average, but keep in mind there are not many restaurants open on a Sunday in the area. Secure, off-street parking and we found that ~33% of the front desk staff we encountered spoke some English. NEGATIVES: 1) The room size is tight, but fine, except that there did not seem to be much air flow. This led to us sleeping with the window cracked for circulation, but the street noise is a distraction throughout the night. Bring ear plugs. 2) The included gym is a good thought but does not have free weights/weight lifting equipment; only cardio. For ~$6 USD/$5000 CHP there is a full gym 1 block away where you can buy a day pass. 3) Hotel contract mentions a safe in the room, but we did not see one in ours?! That would have been a useful touch. 4) I know the hotel cannot help its location, but I do not believe this is in the ”best” area of town. That being said, Calama is a bit rough anyway so the entire city itself statistically is not as safe as the aggregate of Chile. Case in point, EVERYONE tells you to not be out after sunset and the day of our arrival a poor teen was stabbed ~5 blocks from the hotel. This does not reflect in my rating of the hotel, but travelers should know that going into Calama/this hotel.

It exceeded our expectations in every way! This stunning property is nestled in the heart of the Atacama Desert. Our room had private deck. We took Several guided hikes and bike tours to stargazing and relaxation therapies. We loved exploring the unique landscapes and experiencing the local culture. The hotel's restaurant was amazing. It served delicious, locally-inspired cuisine.