ESO Hotel, Residential hotel near Paranal Observatory in Antofagasta, Chile
The ESO Hotel spans 10,000 square meters across four levels, featuring 108 rooms nestled within the Atacama Desert at 2,400 meters elevation.
The European Southern Observatory inaugurated this accommodation facility in February 2002 to house scientists and engineers working at Paranal Observatory.
The hotel includes communal spaces such as a music room, library, and restaurant where astronomy professionals from different countries exchange knowledge.
Access to ESO Hotel requires advance reservations through the European Southern Observatory office, as this facility exclusively serves observatory staff and authorized visitors.
The hotel structure, designed by architect Hernán Marchant, appears in the James Bond film Quantum of Solace as a fictional eco-hotel in Bolivia.
Location: Antofagasta
Architects: Auer+Weber+Assoziierte
Elevation above the sea: 2,400 m
GPS coordinates: -24.64028,-70.38833
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:49
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