Patrimonio Vivo de Cerro Alegre

Hotel Casa Somerscales fue en el pasado el hogar familiar del reconocido y premiado pintor, marinista y paisajista inglés del siglo XIX, Thomas Somerscales, quien hizo de Valparaíso su segundo hogar. En 1874 construyó su casa en el corazón del Cerro Alegre, la que habitaría durante su vida en Valparaíso y albergaría gran parte de su inspiración. El comienzo de la Guerra del Pacífico lo motivó a plasmar combates marinos; así, de su pincel fueron emergiendo variadas producciones artísticas que retrataban el alma de los combatientes a través de coloridas y vivientes páginas de nuestra historia.

 

 

In the present and after more than 140 years, the former Somerscales family house has become an innovative proposal for tourist accommodation, located in an area declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and whose architecture, theme and environment aim to preserve the heritage concept that our city holds.

In addition to preserving a beautiful and homely residence, Hotel Casa Somerscales aims to offer its guests an experience that allows them to feel the confidence of being at home, in a friendly city, and in a family, quiet and romantic atmosphere, sheltered in a XIX century mansion, set at the time both in its architecture and design.

Invitamos a nuestros huéspedes a disponer de los ambientes de la casa; comedor, salones, terrazas para disfrutar de una agradable lectura, tomar un café, descansar al calor de la chimenea, admirar la colección de radios antiguas, máquinas de escribir o escuchar en el añoso gramófono música de  mediados del siglo XX.

Location

Located in Cerro Alegre; touristic heart of Valparaíso. Known as the neighborhood of immigrants; mostly English and Germans, who inhabited it during the nineteenth century and where the stately buildings that they built emulating the architecture of their places of origin still prevail today. Nowadays, it has become the most touristic sector of the city, a heritage area with easy access, surrounded by restaurants, cafes, viewpoints, stairs and museums, ideal for walking tours and immersing visitors in the culture of the Port, its loca geography and authentic charm.

Our service focuses on home care, with table service, trying to maintain the family bond of an old-fashioned breakfast, striving to incorporate typical Chilean products, made at home and also by small local producers, into our offer, promoting and promoting the circular economy, natural products and caring for the environment.
Since its inception, our hotel has maintained a firm commitment to sustainability in all its areas, so respect for the original architecture and the conservation of this heritage house is an important part of our principles. In the same way, the contribution to caring for the planet, the community and respect for people motivates us to work daily to achieve the satisfaction of our guests and collaborators and thus contribute to a harmonious relationship with our entire environment.

SERVICIOS

  • 8 warm and homely rooms
  • Breakfast in our dining room, terraces or in the room.
  • Free parking, room-service, 24-hour reception.
  • Environmentally friendly amenities.
  • Salas de reuniones idóneas para cursos, convenciones y capacitaciones pequeñas (25 personas).
  • Apto para bodas civiles y celebraciones. Capacidad: 60 personas.
  • Location in a privileged sector of the city, in the cultural and gastronomic sector, steps from the center, museums, stairs, elevators and the best postcard in Valparaíso.