Simply getting to The Singular Patagonia can be physically (not to mention, emotionally) draining for even the most intrepid traveler. (From North America, it takes a minimum of two flights and a lengthy car transfer.) But just one glimpse of the property tucked away in a secluded corner of the world, with its breathtaking backdrop of the Patagonian fjords, is enough to diffuse any fatigue and frustration.
Housed in a former sheep processing plant built in 1915, The Singular Patagonia features a design that honors the structure’s original bones and history. To get to the lobby from the hotel entrance, for example, you have to take a funicular elevator. And to reach the restaurant and your room, you’ll walk by glass-lined areas where industrial equipment and engines of the past have been preserved in museum-like fashion, as if they stopped running only moments before. It’s one of countless touches that …show more content…
Unlike other properties that aggressively tout their offerings, the Singular Patagonia enlists a more restrained and elegant approach – with the idea that taking care of your body and mind doesn’t have be so predictable or traditional (read: …show more content…
But no matter how frigid the temps, I highly recommend grabbing a drink and soaking in the heated outdoor pool. It’s quite a sensation: watching the steam from the water swirl around you in the brisk air, while letting your cocktail and warm weather sink you further in a state of relaxation. And the unobstructed view of the Patagonian fjords, especially come sunset, is brilliant beyond belief. Need a little more pampering? Then reserve a service at the spa. Though the menu of offerings is fairly short and fuss-free – only facials and massages are available – the care delivered is
Housed in a former sheep processing plant built in 1915, The Singular Patagonia features a design that honors the structure’s original bones and history. To get to the lobby from the hotel entrance, for example, you have to take a funicular elevator. And to reach the restaurant and your room, you’ll walk by glass-lined areas where industrial equipment and engines of the past have been preserved in museum-like fashion, as if they stopped running only moments before. It’s one of countless touches that …show more content…
Unlike other properties that aggressively tout their offerings, the Singular Patagonia enlists a more restrained and elegant approach – with the idea that taking care of your body and mind doesn’t have be so predictable or traditional (read: …show more content…
But no matter how frigid the temps, I highly recommend grabbing a drink and soaking in the heated outdoor pool. It’s quite a sensation: watching the steam from the water swirl around you in the brisk air, while letting your cocktail and warm weather sink you further in a state of relaxation. And the unobstructed view of the Patagonian fjords, especially come sunset, is brilliant beyond belief. Need a little more pampering? Then reserve a service at the spa. Though the menu of offerings is fairly short and fuss-free – only facials and massages are available – the care delivered is