Collection by Jaclyn Sienna India
Hotel Remota, Patagonia
In the vast plains of Patagonia stands the Hotel Remota. Architect Germán Del Sol, who is also a professor at the Universidad de Chile, wanted to conceal the luxury that awaits the traveler, "to lower the expectations, so its interior will appear unexpectedly in all its splendor." It’s all about the element of surprise—including the fact that even with its innovative design and lavish comforts, the hotel was built with a conscious effort to care for nature, striving to use minimal energy.
Puerto Natales, Patagonia, Chile; entrance, Remota Hotel, designed by German del Sol
Puerto Natales, Patagonia, Chile; public area, hotel Remota, designed by German del Sol, on Last Hope Sound
There are 72 rooms in the hotel. Lenga wood, a local cherry wood, is used throughout the warm and comfortable guest rooms. Slabs of wood run vertically floor to ceiling and are integrated into the headboard. Their raw beauty defines the space, both figuratively and literally: they divide the sleeping area and the bathroom and help with soundproofing.
Puerto Natales, Patagonia, Chile; open room at Remota Hotel, designed by German del Sol
Puerto Natales, Patagonia, Chile; Remota Hotel, designed by German del Sol
In an effort to unify the hotel with the wild landscape, the roofs are carpeted with two-foot-tall wild grass, the same grass that covers the surrounding area. This also helps with insulation and energy-efficiency. One of the corridors that connect the buildings is left uncovered. This leads to a separate complex with a heated indoor pool, Finnish sauna, and outdoor Jacuzzi.
The hotel’s "relaxation complex" is called SPOT, or Sala Para el Ocio Total (Room for Total Leisure Time). When guests are tired from hiking, horseback riding, and exploring the great outdoors, they can book a massage. Treatment rooms are designed to be warm, dark, and calming.
Puerto Natales, Patagonia, Chile; Remota Hotel, designed by German del Sol