Hotel Orly, Santiago

[Dr.Oz]

Can anyone tell me if the Hotel Orly in Santiago has an elevator? Thanks.

[cruisenfever]

Can anyone tell me if the Hotel Orly in Santiago has an elevator? Thanks.

This site might help you www.orlyhotel.com.

[Dr.Oz]

Thanks, but I already checked out their web site and unless I'm missing something, I didn't see where they had an elevator.

[A.Emgee]

Google is your friend...

 

Try searching for "Hotel Orly" and "Santiago" and "elevator".

 

It should lead you to a Tripadvisor review posted on March 13, 2007 by lesretraites from Canada who states, "The elevator was miniscule, but it exists."

[tjcox9]

Stayed at the Orly two year ago. To my recollection, there was a small elevator which we used only for luggage transportation and took the steps (circular, I think) the rest of the time.

 

Hope this is correct. Too many travels, too many hotels since then. ;)

[Jeff&Liz]

They sent me an email when we reserved and said they have an elevator at no fee!

[rosebriarmary]

There is a small elevator across from the front desk. You will love this little gem. The little restaurant next door on the sidewalk was excellent.

[helpmesailaway]

I just looked at the reservation system on the website but I have ??

 

Does anyone know the cancellation policy - just in case?????

 

Thank you

[Jeff&Liz]

The confirmation they sent me says no charge if you cancel three days ahead, 1 night penaly if you don't.

 

Liz

[helpmesailaway]

thank you for the info.

 

I placed a reservation today online. Did you have to wait very long to hear back??? I have never planned for other countries before so this is a first and I have so many questions!!!!

[Dr.Oz]

I just found out that the Hotel Orly is totally booked on March 3, 2009. What a disappointment.

[helpmesailaway]

How long was it before you heard from the Hotel Orly about reservations. I put in an online reservation early yesterday but have not heard anything yet. Just wondering about time.

[Dr.Oz]

They have usually gotten back to me within a day or two. Two days being the longest. I even wrote back asking for recommendations for other hotels in the area and they were quick to respond. If they haven't responded within two days, I would suggest you resend your e-mail. Good luck.

[Dr.Oz]

I meant to mention that the address I used was info@orlyhotel.com. Is that the same address you are using?

[helpmesailaway]

I used the reservations on the website. I think I will use the address you gave me.

 

Thank you!

[CathyK2]

Just back yesterday from a cruise from Santiago to Buenos Aires and stayed at Hotel Orly the first night. We had a room on the third floor and yes, they DEFINITELY have an elevator and we did use it consistently.

 

Cathy

[Dr.Oz]

Cathy, did you stay at a hotel in Santiago. If so, which one. I'm looking at the Best Western Hotel Los Espanoles, which The Orly recommended since they have no availability the night we will be there. It gets very good reviews on Trip Advisor. How was your weather. Did you go to Punta Tomba to see the penguins. What did you do in Montevideo. Thanks for the information.

Janet

[CathyK2]

Janet,

Yes, I did stay at the Hotel Orly and was extremely impressed. Since that's the only place in Santiago we stayed, I can't make comment on the other places.

As far as our weather....we were very very lucky. Amazing weather until we got to the Horn and it was pretty stormy and we had to cut that short, but hey.....others have talked of much worse, so all was good.

Yes, we went to Punta Tomba and I loved it. It was about a two hour ride for us with private tour although I understand the ship bus is longer. It's also on some dirt dusty roads, but it was so worth it, so I would definitely recommend it if you are interested in penguins and other wildlife.

As far as Montevideo, we took a private tour for two with Liz from Real English Tours. She has a set tour on her web site, but I talked to her online before the cruise and she customized a tour to our liking. She doesn't do big groups and it's more a couples type tour. We did about a three hour tour and then she let us off downtown to explore the markets/squares on our own since they are walkable from the ship. Liz is best if you are interested in the history and not everyone is....so that would be my stipulation on her tours. But she definitely knows Montevideo.

Hope this helps and feel free to ask all the questions you need. I know that I depended HUGELY on the advice given on these boards and this is my way of "paying back" since I was given information to make this an amazing trip.

 

Cathy

[Dr.Oz]

Thanks, Cathy, for your reply. I've been reading your comments on other threads and they are very informative. I'm glad to have read your comments about Punta Tomba. I wasn't aware that the walk to see the penguins was that difficult on rugged terrain. Is it an hour walk on the gravel road? My husband just had hip replacement surgery in Jan. (although our trip is not until next Feb.) and one other person in our group has had double knee replacement, so I'm concerned about the long walk. We may have to rethink our plans and take the ferry ride to Magnalena Island in Punta Arenas. It doesn't sound like it's a long walk to see the penguins there. How was the ferry ride?

 

Thanks for all your good advice, sounds like you had a wonderful trip.

 

Janet

[Bullswood]

We also recently stayed in Hotel Orly but elevator did not access our 3rd floor rooms (only to second floor) however staff carried our suitcases. If you want to ensure elevator, ask for this.

[CathyK2]

First off, I want to say that after a three week trip, your memory can get fuzzy about some of the information from the beginning of the trip. Bullswood is RIGHT!!!! I remembered getting in the elevator and being taken up to our room on the third floor but yes, there WAS one more flight of stairs if you were on that floor. I would say that if you NEED the elevator, that you could make this known to Hotel Orley that you want a room on the 2nd floor when making the reservation. I'm so very sorry about my insight and thank Bullswood for helping my brain cells.

 

Janet, As far as Punta Tomba....it's really a rough call. It's not a hard hike per se, but if you have trouble walking, then I suppose it could get a little harder. As I've said, it's like a gravel but with bigger stones. The good thing would be that you will see penguins very very early and there is nothing saying you would have to walk the entire path all the way to the water. The con would be that the majority of penguins are by the water. As far as Magdelena Island....for us, the weather was beautiful and the ferry was as smooth as could be. Since this was booked through the ship, they had many bus loads. On the first ferry, the people got off the bus and walked on the ferry and had a room they could go in if it was cold. On the second ferry, they drove the buses right on and you could still get off the buses but if you were cold or wanted to sit, you would go back in the bus. I was in this group. The penguins are all close together here and the area is smaller. There is a walk that goes up a hill to a lighthouse, but you don't see any more penguins by walking it since they really are wall to wall. Both experiences were different so I couldn't even say which is better but yes, for someone having walking difficulties, Puerto Arenas may be a better choice. Good luck and have a wonderful time.

 

Cathy

[Dr.Oz]

Cathy, I just want to thank you for all the wonderful information you have provided and for answering all my questions so promptly. I read your trip review and thoroughly enjoyed it, what a great review. We are certainly looking forward to our trip next Feb.

 

I am very disappointed that the Hotel Orly is booked while we are in Santiago. I'm looking into another place to stay, but the communication is slow with the particular person I've contacted. I guess I'll just have to be patient or contact another hotel.

 

Janet

[CathyK2]

Janet,

 

I'm sorry that the Hotel Orly is booked. Are you saying you are getting slow responses from them or from another hotel? We found Hotel Orly to be quite prompt in both reservations and also in giving us tour guide references and transportation from the airport to hotel. Is there a way you could get on a waiting list and did they say ALL rooms were booked or were you asking for a certain category? Since all of their rooms are different, they charge different amounts depending on category.

 

Wish I could help offer alternatives, but since Hotel Orly was my first choice and I got in, I didn't research further. Good luck in your search and let us know what you come up with.

 

Cathy

[Dr.Oz]

Cathy, the Orly told me that all rooms were booked by a group. They did offer a few suggestions, two of which didn't get very good reviews on Trip Advisor. I did contact Hotel Los Espanoles, one they recommended, and they sent me their rates. When I wrote to them asking specific questions (twice), I didn't get a reply. They did, however, get a good review on Trip Advisor.

 

I contacted Hotel Orly again today and asked to be placed on a waiting list. I need three rooms, so hopefully something will become available with them between now and next Feb. We like the area that the Hotel Orly is located. I've also read that the Hotel Kennedy is a nice place to stay, so I may contact them.

 

Janet

[CathyK2]

Janet,

 

I'm sure that where ever you end up staying will be a huge success. Santiago is a fun city and so easy to navigate on your own. We loved the location of Hotel Orly (in Provencia) but I'm sure there are many other great options and you seem like one that also does your "homework", so I'm sure you too will find a nice gem in the city as well. Good luck and keep us posted on what you find out.

 

Cathy