Hotel Brighton — Hotel in Valparaíso

The grandness of what this place once was is evident from the second you set eyes upon it. Standing out in bright yellow, the place shines from its perch clinging to the edge of the hill, radiating out over the splendor of Valparaiso.

On closer inspection you realise what a faded beauty this place is. The paint is chipped and peeling in almost all places. The decor is dated but billed as 'historic'.

All manageable in the big scheme of things and you'll be hard pressed to see past the magnificent view. However, the downstairs rooms are right under the dining room, so you hear every scraping chair and thudded footstep from wherever breakfast is being prepared through to when the party stops.

The staff are friendly though in a relaxed and carefree way, which fit us nicely in our holiday mode.

Everything is immaculately clean as well. Breakfast was nice enough, fresh fruit and cooked eggs should be enough to keep everyone satisfied.

If you go in with your eyes wide open and expectations set, a lovely stay...

The Brighton is more of a 'restaurant with rooms' than a true hotel but it has a character all its own. Its location at the corner of Paseo Atkinson gives it amazing views over the bay and it's a perfect base for wandering the more upmarket of Valparaiso's 'cerros'. Staff were friendly and breakfast on the terrace a pleasure. However, my room fittings were rather tired - pillows and mattress were past their best and bathroom needed a refresh. Another downside is the level of noise from the local bars and restaurant in the streets below that, due to the hotel's location and particularly on weekends, carries up to the bedrooms. All part and parcel of being in a lively port city but can...

Boutique Hotel at cerro Concepcion in Valparaiso. Clearly an icon an part of the classical walking tours through this vibrant colorful city. It offers an amazing view of the harbor nicely fit in the surroundings. The restaurant has an acceptable variety of dishes, mostly traditional food. It tastes good. The grand terrace is recomendable mainly because of the view. Chairs and tables do not really make justice to the atmosphere and seem rather suitable for a motorway service station. But its overcome by the environment and charm of this part of town. Cocktails are very well prepared. No luxury, prices are in normal...