My wife and I stayed at Santa Magdalena Apartments for one week between Christmas and New Year's eve. At first, our suite apartment struck us as a bit too small, but over time this turned out not to be a problem at all as it is intelligently laid out (except for a couple of overlarge items of furniture). There is an air conditioner in the bedroom (but not in the living room). There is plenty of closet space and the kitchen area is outfitted with everything you need to prepare simple meals. There is a nice little terrace with a mix of city and mountain views, as well as a rooftop pool. The standards of housekeeping were beyond reproach and, as a bonus, you get a satisfying continental breakfast delivered to your room every morning as part of the deal. The place is run in a very professional manner and the staff are unfailingly polite and hospitable.
Location could not be better, in a little (and little-known) street tucked away near Avenida El Bosque Norte, just a short walk from lots of restaurants, bars etc. As others have mentioned, the Tobalaba subway station is also close by.
In brief, we would recommend Santa Magdalena Apartments to anyone wishing to have more of a "home away frome home" feel in Santiago than you'd get at a regular hotel. The only people who may want to avoid it are those who absolutely demand to have lots acreage in their accomodation.
