Noi Vitacura: Santiago, Chile

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If you find yourself atop the Noi Vitacura near sunset, sipping a cocktail while mesmerized by the 360-degree views of the city of Santiago and the Andes Mountains, then you’re probably doing something right. The newest addition to the tony neighborhood of Vitacura, the sleek and chic Noi fits perfectly into the Beverly Hills/West Hollywood aesthetic that permeates this posh enclave.

Frequently listed as one of the world’s “Best Residential Neighborhoods,” Vitacura is a shopper’s paradise, with the Noi located in the heart of retail heaven. One particularly threatening intersection features the three Sirens: Louis Vuitton, Hermes, and Cartier – and if you’re like us, you might be stunned into immobility by their collective allure.

Head back to the Noi’s rooftop pool and order another pisco sour. Gaze out at the 75-acre Parque Bicentario, just down the street – and think about taking a run along the lagoons. Think about it carefully – and then, instead, book a purple grape bath and massage at the Noi’s spa.

(Source: Noi Vitacura)

(Source: Noi Vitacura)

Rooms at the Noi are sanctuaries of contemporary Italian luxury, furnished in smooth leather and polished wood. Leather fittings encase the nightstand and sheathe the desk drawers. A window runs the entire length and height of the room – and seals the room from the neighborhood with an effortlessly gliding electric curtain. Robes are made in Italy, with bed linens from Portugal and, best of all, there’s a sea of pillows so perfectly plump and lightly starched that to sleep in the massive king bed is like floating on cotton clouds.

The marble bathrooms include a massive tub and a rainforest shower with a circumference large enough for a team of sumo wrestlers.

The Noi’s energy-efficient design is comprehensive, with its wood-slatted exterior sheltering the building from the sun. The subterranean breakfast room (which is also the hotel’s restaurant) is evocative of a wine cellar, quiet and private – and in the morning, while enjoying cherimoya juice and strong coffee and tropical fruits, you might find yourself giving thanks to the stars above.

The staff at the Noi exemplifies the hospitable spirit of Chile – and as they stand in front of the building, waving goodbye to you, you can’t help wishing that you were staying another day.

LINK: Noi Vitacura

Mark Thompson

About Mark Thompson

A member of Authors Guild, Society of American Travel Writers (SATW), and New York Travel Writers (NYTW), Mark Thompson is an editor, journalist, and photographer whose work appears in various periodicals, including Travel Weekly, Metrosource, Huffington Post, Global Traveler, Out There, and OutTraveler. The author of the novels Wolfchild (2000) and My Hawaiian Penthouse (2007), Mark completed a Ph.D. in American Studies. He has been a Fellow and a resident at various artists' communities, including MacDowell, Yaddo, and Blue Mountain Center.

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