10/10 Exceptional
4 June 2023
This is an extraordinary place to stay in Santiago. It’s a beautiful and architecturally significant 1912 house that dates from the classic period of the unpretentious but grand Barrio Brasil. The property has three quite tall stories (there is no elevator) but is not too wide, and the overall effect for the guest is of residing in a surprisingly intimate home.
My third story room had a fine wooden floor, a very high ceiling with impressive decorative flourishes, and handsome shutters that opened out onto a view of slightly busy Agustinas street and to a view to the south and southeast and the mountains. There was a bit of street noise from passing cars (nothing that bothered me) so some guests might prefer a room facing the pleasant back garden. The bed was very comfortable. My favorite public room in the hotel was the library, a cozy space with big windows facing the garden. I benefited from two good books about Valparaiso there.
Barrio Brasil was always interesting, lively but laid-back, with rich street art and only a modest number of tourists, and with the Alberto Hurtado University only a few blocks from Matildas contributing to the neighborhood’s vibe.
And as others have said, the people at Matildas are wonderful - tremendously kind, full of intelligent conversation and good humor as well as great advice. Please be kind in return if you stay here.
Edwin
Edwin, 8-night trip
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