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"Run by the Abba group in a classic 19th‑century building, I found the Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra steeped in Belle Époque stories (it even hosted Mata Hari) with irresistible views of La Concha Beach; for the best vantage point I’d book Mari Galant Brasserie for traditional Basque dishes, and the hotel’s La Perla Spa ranks among the city’s best." - Paul Richardson, Marti Buckley