Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group announced its entry in the South American market today through the signing of a contract to manage and brand a 310-room hotel in Santiago, Chile. The Group will take over management of the property from August 2017, and rename it Hotel Santiago. Following an extensive guestroom and public area renovation, the first stage of which is scheduled to complete in August 2018, the hotel will be rebranded Mandarin Oriental, Santiago. This will be the Group’s first property in South America. Hotel Santiago is owned by Hotel Corporation of Chile (HCC).The property has 23 suites with commanding views of the city and the Andes. Its 25,000-square meter grounds contain a large free-form outdoor pool and landscaped gardens while there are five restaurants and bars as well as extensive banqueting and meeting space. Additional facilities include a spa and fitness centre.
