Maison Italia 1029
Urban eco boutique. Industrial-minimalist design with warm native materials. Artistic, design-conscious crowd. Community-oriented — the onsite café hosts live music and is open to the public.
Ask for a room with an internal courtyard if noise is a concern — the street-facing terrace rooms get livelier at night.
Why It Matters
One of the few genuinely local boutique hotels in Santiago, founded and run by two Chilean sisters who were filling a gap in the design-and-travel scene. Listed in both the Michelin Guide and Tablet Hotels. Solar panels cover 20% of the hotel's electricity. All rooms have private terraces or balconies. Adults-only property. The building itself is an architecture statement.
Maison Italia 1029 is a tiny, design-forward eco boutique hotel sitting right on Avenida Italia in Santiago's creative Barrio Italia neighborhood. Sisters Camila and Marion De Prada built it on the site of the historic Casa Werth, a early 20th-century house by architect Horacio Werth — but don't expect period rooms. Co2 Architects replaced most of the interior with a sharp modernist building that plays raw concrete and native materials against each other, keeping only the Republican-style facade. The result is a place that feels like someone's extremely well-curated home: intimate, design-obsessed, and genuinely social. It draws both local creatives and travelers who actually want to explore the neighborhood rather than just pass through it.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
Standard Room
Compact, minimalist rooms designed by Co2 Architects, blending raw concrete finishes with native materials. Warm rather than cold despite the modernist palette. Rooms are on the smaller side — comfortable for a couple but not roomy. Private bathroom with shower.
Standard Room with Balcony
A Standard Room with a private balcony rather than a full terrace. Sitting area for relaxing with views of the street or internal areas. Multiple guest reviews specifically call out the balcony as a highlight for watching neighborhood life with a glass of wine.
Standard Room with Terrace
Same setup as the Standard Room but with a private green terrace — the hotel's signature feature. The terrace is planted with vegetation and is where breakfast delivery shines. Street-facing units may catch some ambient neighborhood noise in the evenings.
Top Floor Suite
Referenced in guest reviews as a top-floor room with a king-size bed, balcony, and a notably larger terrace. Beautifully furnished and the most requested room type. One reviewer described it as having a 'huge terrace' ideal for watching street life below. Not formally named as 'suite' on the current website but mentioned consistently across guest reviews.
KingThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The building's ground floor houses independent design boutiques. Current tenants include Sol Pinto & Sergio Carreño (handcrafted silver, gold, and natural stone jewelry) and FIBRA (women's clothing sourced from Latin American designers). A couple of additional spaces are available for new tenants.
Complimentary bikes available for guests to explore Barrio Italia and beyond. The neighborhood is flat and has dedicated bike lanes, making this a genuinely useful amenity rather than a token one.
The ground-floor café occasionally hosts live artists. Not on a fixed schedule — check with the hotel or follow @maisonitalia1029 on Instagram for upcoming events.
Organizations and groups can reserve the entire hotel exclusively — all rooms, facilities, and staff. Used for corporate retreats, creative residencies, and private events. Contact contacto@maisonitalia1029.com for quotes.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Small in-building elevator noted in guest reviews.
Breakfast room delivery available. Limited menu.
Made-to-order breakfast included in room rate. Can be served in the café or delivered to your terrace/room.
Common terrace/garden area in addition to the private in-room terraces.
Dogs up to 18kg (40 lbs) accepted for a $100 USD fee. Other animals by arrangement.
No smoking indoors. Outdoor terrace areas are available for smokers.
No swimming pool on property.
Staff help arrange taxis, store luggage, and organize local recommendations.
Staffed around the clock. English-speaking staff noted in multiple guest reviews.
BRIKA Organics natural, vegan, 100% recycled and recyclable toiletries provided in all rooms.
Solar panels contribute approximately 20% of the hotel's total electricity consumption. Part of a broader eco commitment including biodegradable amenities and local supplier sourcing.
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