Debaines Hotel Santiago wins the Gubbio 2025 Award, the highest distinction in urban heritage and architecture

The 2025 Gubbio Award for Latin America and the Caribbean has been awarded to the Debaines Hotel Santiago, in a competition that brought together more than 40 urban projects in 32 cities across the continent. The Gubbio Prize seeks to promote the unity of the historical-urban landscape, recognizing projects that protect heritage and improve urban quality. The Debaines project, presented by Sabbagh Arquitectos and Bascuñán Valenzuela Arquitectos Asociados, took home the top award.

The architecture of the Debaines hotel was praised for its sensitive integration into one of Santiago's most historic neighborhoods and for its contribution to the revitalization of the city's classic downtown area.

It combines elements and inspirations from the nearby National Opera House, the Municipal Theater of Santiago, designed by French master Brunet-Debaines, and the heritage building of the
the oldest agricultural society in the world, the SNA, and merges them with a 21st-century urban style.

This Gubbio distinction originated in Italy and Europe and was created in 1990 by ANCSA, the National Association of Historic and Artistic Centers of Italy (
). In 2009, it was introduced in Latin America and the Caribbean (
) in cooperation with the historic preservation authorities of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Havana, Cuba (
). The Gubbio distinction is awarded to cities that meet specific criteria, including the preservation of historic buildings, the promotion of cultural heritage, and the development of sustainable tourism. The award is given to cities that have made significant efforts to preserve their historic centers and promote cultural heritage. The Gubbio distinction is awarded to cities that meet specific criteria, including the preservation of historic buildings, the promotion of cultural heritage, and the development of sustainable tourism. The award is given to cities that have made significant efforts to preserve their historic centers and promote cultural heritage.

About the hotel

At the Debaines Hotel Santiago, guests can choose from 50
rooms: 16 Superior rooms and 34 Deluxe rooms and Suites with panoramic views, balconies, or terraces.
The suites have at least two rooms, ranging from 50 m² to the Penthouse Suite, which is over
240 m².

The hotel is designed for business and leisure travel, reflected in its cuisine, Gran Café, Copper Room, and La Terraza bar, as well as its amenities, facilities, and personalized service. Located next to the Opera House in the historic center, it is close to government institutions, major public and private entities, and the monuments and museums of Santiago, Chile.

Debaines Hotel Santiago is part of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World group
(SLH.com), which includes more than 600 hotels in 90 countries with high standards of luxury and
well-being. Thanks to the strategic partnership between SLH and Hilton, the hotel is available on
Hilton.com, allowing more than 210 million Hilton Honors members to earn and
redeem points on their stays.

Press contact: Christian Robert Fiederer pr@debaines.com