Gran Hotel - Termas de Chillan
The Gran Hotel is grand indeed. It is the optimum accommodation at the Termas de Chillan ski and hot springs resort. The hotel is very conveniently located and is truly ski-in ski-out. And with great amenities such as a ski and board valet service, everything is amazingly easy. Many of the reception staff speak fluent English, and the Powderhounds were so relieved to arrive at this luxurious hotel after too many adventures in Chile. This hotel provides the base for the way to go skiing and snowboarding.
The resort is rated as 5 star and perhaps this ranking is a fraction generous. Nevertheless the accommodation and service is impeccable. The on-site thermal baths and day spa are also a highlight.
Packages
Most lodging is based on a week long stay with half-board (breakfast & dinner daily). You also have the option (subject to availability) of a "mini ski week"; 3 or 4 nights.
Rooms
The rooms are attractive although they don’t quite meet the grandiose expectations of a 5 star hotel. They are missing extravagant décor but they are very very comfortable nonetheless. This comfort extends to the beds, and considering the hotel is not at high altitude, you are guaranteed a very gorgeous night’s sleep. The bathrooms are lovely and thankfully the showers work incredibly well. I know that this sounds like a given, but in Chile you can’t expect a shower that works properly!
The Wi-fi internet access works in the room, so you can lounge about in the comfort of a robe whilst playing on the computer. However if you want to sit in the bar/lounge and use the internet you can do that too – perhaps don’t wear the bath robe!
The Gran Hotel has standard twin or double rooms, single rooms and luxury suites that can interconnect with other rooms. Rooms types vary in price depending on the aspect / view.
Dining and Bar
Two meals a day are provided in the Shangri-La Restaurant. The
meals are gastronomically mouth-watering, and because of the quality
and quantity of the food and wine, you’ll have to ski or board really
hard to burn off the calorific indulgence. The multi-course meals are
generally a combination of buffet and a la carte, so there’s something
to suit all tastes. They sometimes have some novel dishes on offer.
Hotel guests can alternatively have dinner at the Restaurante Andino
which is a two minute walk from the hotel. The décor here is more
modest and the menu has simple fare including fondues, pizzas, pastas
and lots of grilled meat (this is Chile after all!).
The Gran Hotel has a saloon bar and lounge area with very comfie couches. Even though there is sometimes live music, this bar is not a party place, but rather a very relaxing bar to have a drink or a sandwich. They provide a complimentary pisco sour on arrival to the hotel just to start your addiction to this fabulous Chile drink. And if you have too many pisco sours, it’s only a short stumble to get to your bed.
Facilities and Services
The facilities and service at the hotel are great. This is what sets the Gran Hotel apart from other ski resort hotels in Chile. The communication skills of the receptionists and concierge are exceptional, and verbal communication is supplemented with a notice board with information such as weather, snow and road conditions.
The amenities of the hotel are absolutely top notch. Here are just a few examples of inclusions:
- Ski and snowboard valet. All you have to do is click in and go. It’s fabulous! This includes boot storage with proper boot heaters.
- Indoor and outdoor thermal baths on site.
- A daily program of activities for adults and children. Examples include snow shoeing, cross country skiing, stretching classes and aqua-exercise classes.
- Child care from 0900 to 2200 for ages 3-7. Ages 0-2 attract an additional charge.
Why Stay at the Gran Hotel, Termas de Chillan?
For those who don’t mind paying a little more for luxury, the Gran Hotel provides a fantastic all inclusive ski and spa holiday. Everything is incredibly convenient so you can save your energy for skiing and snowboarding, and when you’ve trashed your body on the slopes, you can retreat to the hot pool and day spa. It’s fabulous!
2011 Rates (USD)
Gran Hotel - Ski Week (Price per person)
|
Room
|
June 25 - Jul 2 &
Sep 3 - 25
|
Jul 2 - 16 &
Jul 30 - Sep 3
|
June 16 - 30
|
Double Forest View
|
$1,450 |
$1,900 |
$2,680 |
Double Mountain View
|
$1,610 |
$1,980 |
$2,900 |
Double 7th Floor
|
$1,380 |
$1,805 |
$2,600 |
Single Forest View
|
$1,915 |
$2,500 |
$3,325 |
Single Mountain View
|
$2,100 |
$2,700 |
$3,650 |
Executive Suite
|
$2,750 |
$3,610 |
$4,600 |
Luxury Suite
|
$2,900 |
$3,970 |
$5,050 |
Additional Bed Adults
|
$1,060 |
$1,480 |
$2,000 |
Additional Bed Child
|
$780 |
$1,085 |
$1,600 |
| Child |
$1,000 |
$1,330
|
$1,850
|
Mini ski weeks are also available as either 3 nights or 4 nights. Calculate the rate by dividing the above rates by 7 and then multiply by either 3 or 4 depending on how many nights you are interested in.
Rate Includes:
- Lodging at Gran Hotel Termas de Chillan
- Half board breakfast and dinner (Beverages not included)
- Infant day-care centre
- Access to hotel's thermal pool
- Sauna
- Gymnassium
- 1 free ticket Access to Casino
- Access to hotel'sPub-Discotheque
Not Included:
- Transfers to / from Termas de Chillan
- Drinks & alcoholic beverages during dinner
- Ski & snowboard rental
- Snow school
- Telephone calls
- Laundry
- Massages
- Tax (19% IVA) - non Chile residents are exempt of IVA tax if they pay with "dollars" or a "dollar" credit card
Transfers:
- Conception / Termas de Chillan / Conception - Adults $80 / Child $50
- Chillan / Termas de Chillan / Chillan - Adults $60 / Child $40
You can get a quote for transfers along with accommodation by clicking on the link below.
Conditions
- Daily Rate - Applies previous notification of availability (dates with restrictions), based on weekly rate, with a 10% charge. Transfers and Collective Classes not included.
- Child Rate - The child rate is charged starting from the second (2nd) bed, with a minimum of one adult in the same room. Children rate is for children between 4 and 11 years old. Children younger than 4 years only pays meals, in additional bed in room shared with adults.
- Extra Bed Rate - Applies to the third bed in the same room.
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