Hotel Casa Somerscales

Hotel Casa Somerscales holds the distinction of being Valparaíso’s first heritage hotel, occupying the 1874 Cerro Alegre home of celebrated British-Chilean painter and naval artist Thomas Somerscales, who lived and worked in the house during his decades-long love affair with Valparaíso and its spectacular harbour. The hotel’s six rooms and suites evoke the elegance of the Victorian era through antique furnishings, oil paintings, family portraits, and carefully restored architectural details including high ceilings, wooden floors, and balconies overlooking the Pacific and the port below. Each room features a flat-screen satellite television, minibar, private bathroom with hair dryer, heating, and complimentary Wi-Fi. A free continental breakfast incorporating house-made jams, freshly baked pastries, fresh fruit, and natural juices is served each morning in the warm family-style dining room. The hotel’s common areas include multiple reading lounges, a garden terrace, and numerous artworks that make the property feel as much like a private cultural residence as a hotel. Yoga and meditation sessions are offered on the terrace. Rated exceptionally highly by guests for its warmth, character, and the personal attention of its hosts, Hotel Casa Somerscales is a truly irreplaceable Valparaíso experience.