Happy House HostelvsKennedy Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Happy House Hostel ranks marginally higher than Kennedy Hotel. Happy House Hostel comes in at #24 in Santiago with approval from 4 reviews like Rough Guide, Fodor's and DK Eyewitness.
Happy House Hostel
 DK Eyewitness
 Rough Guide
 Fodor's
 Lonely Planet
Moneda 1829, Santiago, Chile
From $11/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Laundy Room
 - Pool
 
 "Old-world charm and trendy decoration are the hallmark of this hostel, housed in a mansion with high ceilings and polished parquet floors." 
 "This restored early twentieth-century town house has stylish six- to eight-bed dorms, beautiful, airy rooms... that put many mid-range hotels." 
 "Spacious and clean, the remodeled mansion with wooden floors has loads of comfortable common space and a pool in the back with a waterfall." Full review
Top choice
 "With the new digs come slightly cheaper prices and welcome features: open terraces, spacious doubles outfitted with cutting-edge decor, a swimming pool and luggage storage services." Full review
Kennedy Hotel
 Fodor's
 DK Eyewitness
Avenida Kennedy 4570, Vitacura, Santiago 6682132, Chile
From $89/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Shuttle Bus
 
 "This glass tower may seem impersonal, but small details show the staff cares about keeping guests happy." Full review
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Ask for the quieter rooms on the side away from Av. Kennedy.
 "Compared to its competition, the five-star status this hotel claims seems dubious. That said, the premises are upscale enough to make the price tag seem like a steal."