At Timbuktu, far-flung, one-of-a-kind places are what makes us tick - and The Singular certainly fits that bill down to a tee! Arriving at the hotel, it'll feel like you've reached the end of the world... The hotel flawlessly integrates its industrial past with contemporary luxury. Outside, the extremes of the Patagonian climate juxtapose the sheer beauty of the landscape. And boy, is it worth exploring.
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Throughout the hotel, you'll find scattered reminders of its industrial origins: antique machinery line the hallways and exposed brick walls enclose the warehouse-like restaurant and bar. Warmed by a roaring log fire, you'll tuck into award-winning cuisine that fuses French flair with local ingredients. For something different, head to El Asador, the former blacksmith's forge, for wood-fired dishes. Looking onto the Ultima Esperanza Sound through vast windows, the spa offers water-based treatments and heated pool with both indoor and outdoor sections.
The Singular's 57 rooms are set along the banks of the fjords with giant windows that let in the breathtaking view and heated floors - heaven! Each is simply but softly decorated with elegant desks, beds draped in 500 thread-count Egyptian cotton, and artwork inspired by the surrounds. The suites range in size, with some featuring a separate sitting area overlooking the Fjord of the Last Hope Sound. The bathrooms are spacious and sleek with black tiles, a tub and shower.
Patagonia is an adventurer's playground and there are soaring, icy peaks (including the trio of granite towers Torres del Paine is named after), shimmering fjords and ancient glaciers to discover. The Singular knows exactly how to see it all, and there is a range of trekking excursions, boat trips and horseback rides to choose from. There's a great deal of history in the area too, from the little town of Puerto Natales to 3900-year-old fossils lying deep within a cave. Back at the hotel, join the chef for a lesson in making king crab empanadas, then enjoy your spoils with a glass of Chilean wine.
The views... Every morning, you'll have to pinch yourself twice just to be sure you're not dreaming.
The hotel offers a guided tour that reveals its history as the Frigorifico Bories processing plant where you can learn about the old refrigerator factory and just how it became a national monument.
The excursion offering changes from season to season, so be sure to check what's on offer during the month you're booking.
The Singular Patagonia can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Chile trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Chile trips featuring The Singular Patagonia or get advice and suggestions from one of our Chile specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at The Singular Patagonia start from around $960, or US$960, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
Where Patagonia splinters into stunning fjords, Puerto Natales is one of Chile's last outposts.
