The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago
Rooftop pool and spa above Costanera Center
About this hotel
The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago builds its rooftop case around a swimming pool set beside an indoor pool, sauna and full spa, a combination aimed at guests who want the terrace as one stop in a longer wellness circuit rather than the whole itinerary. Rooms carry city views, bathrobes and marble-adjacent finishes typical of the brand, and the seafood restaurant downstairs runs from brunch through dinner for guests who'd rather not leave the building. Costanera Center is a thirteen-minute walk away, close enough for an evening out without booking a car. The rooftop pool stays open through the softer light of late afternoon, when the spa crowd thins and couples take over the loungers.
- Rooftop pool
- Spa & sauna
- Fitness centre
Our take
The Ritz-Carlton suits travelers who want a full-service rooftop and spa combination with five-star service to match, and who don't mind paying for it. Couples marking an occasion get the most from the pairing of rooftop pool and spa day. Budget-focused travelers or anyone wanting a standalone rooftop bar scene should look toward a boutique property instead.
- ✓Book a spa slot alongside your stay; the rooftop pool and wellness centre are designed as a pair.
- ✓Head up to the rooftop pool in late afternoon once the daytime spa traffic clears out.
- ✓Reserve the seafood restaurant ahead for dinner rather than walking in during peak hours.
Why we love it
- Rooftop swimming pool
- Full spa and wellness centre
- City-view rooms
- Seafood restaurant on site
Why guests love itWe booked it to mark an anniversary and split the afternoon between the spa and the rooftop pool, which turned out to be the right call, since both felt designed to be used together rather than as separate add-ons. The seafood restaurant downstairs meant we didn't need to plan a second dinner reservation elsewhere in the city. It's not flashy, but the spa & sauna made the difference by the end of the stay.