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Retro ski hotel in the Andes provides comfort

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The Hotel Portillo in the Chilean Andes opened in 1940 and today upholds timeless traditions.

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  • The Portillo hotel in the Chilean Andes has preserved its retro style and traditions since 1949. 29s
  • Long-serving staff, such as maître d' Juan Beza and laundry manager Blanca Salina, are key to the hotel's character. 1m 2s
  • The hotel is known for its unchanged interiors, traditional etiquette, and lack of modern distractions like TVs. 2m 10s
  • Portillo hosted the only Alpine Ski World Championship in the Southern Hemisphere and attracts both families and professional athletes. 3m 22s
  • Generations of guests return for the hotel's nostalgic atmosphere and sense of continuity. 4m 6s
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