Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian
Hotel · San Sebastian ·
Elegant Belle Époque hotel with refined rooms and river views
Elegant Belle Époque hotel with refined rooms and river views
"Opened in 1912 and steeped in history, I found the Maria Cristina to be more than the sum of its parts: its situation beside the river Urumea offers near‑perfect views toward Rafael Moneo’s Kursaal and the Cantabrian Sea, while the sandstone façade gives way to an interior voluptuously furnished in gray, mauve and turquoise. Anecdotes cling to the place—there’s a portrait of Bette Davis in the cocktail bar—and the charming, discreetly omnipresent service creates the intimacy of a grand private household." - Paul Richardson, Marti Buckley
"Set within the same building as the Hotel Maria Cristina, this apartment feels like a time capsule of elegant epochs, combining nostalgic furnishings with avant-garde decor. I found creamy paneled walls leading to a dainty lounge, a state-of-the-art kitchen, two marble bathrooms, and sliding doors that open onto bedrooms dressed with plush rugs, white-fur foot benches, oil paintings, TVs and Juliet balconies overlooking quaint plazas and the meandering river. The whole place is plunged into a regal, refined atmosphere and carries a perfect five-star rating on the platform." - Lauren Burvill
"Inaugurated in 1912 by its namesake, the Spanish regent Maria Cristina, this belle epoque landmark has welcomed international elite to its gilded halls from day one. Designed by the same architect behind the Ritz in Paris , the hotel has long been a favorite of celebrities during the San Sebastián Film Festival (Bette Davis was, notably, a fan). A $25 million renovation in 2012 only cemented its status as the city’s most luxurious hotel. With three of the city’s most elegant eateries (including a favorite see-and-be-seen bar), panoramic views of iconic belle epoque buildings and the Urumea River from the many terraces, and signature Luxury Collection concierge service, the Maria Cristina still feels fit for the aristocracy who frequented it in the city’s beach-destination heyday. Spacious and decadent rooms with an updated belle epoque style, as well as a central location within walking distance of many of San Sebastián’s Michelin-starred restaurants, only sweeten the deal."
"Inaugurated in 1912 by its namesake, the Spanish regent Maria Cristina, this belle epoque landmark has welcomed international elite to its gilded halls from day one. Designed by the same architect behind the Ritz in Paris , the hotel has long been a favorite of celebrities during the San Sebastián Film Festival (Bette Davis was, notably, a fan). A $25 million renovation in 2012 only cemented its status as the city’s most luxurious hotel. With three of the city’s most elegant eateries (including a favorite see-and-be-seen bar), panoramic views of iconic belle epoque buildings and the Urumea River from the many terraces, and signature Luxury Collection concierge service, the Maria Cristina still feels fit for the aristocracy who frequented it in the city’s beach-destination heyday. Spacious and decadent rooms with an updated belle epoque style, as well as a central location within walking distance of many of San Sebastián’s Michelin-starred restaurants, only sweeten the deal."
"This 5-star hotel is located opposite San Sebastian’s Victoria Eugenia Theatre, with views over the Cantabrian Sea and Urumea River. Dating from 1912, it is decorated in classic Belle Époque style with original columns, brocades and chandeliers. Decorated in grey tones, the elegant rooms at the María Cristina Hotel have free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen satellite TV, dark wood furniture and air conditioning. The marble bathroom comes with a separate bath and rain-effect shower, double sink, bathrobe and slippers. They include 200-thread-count bed linens and feather duvets. Guests can enjoy views over the hotel gardens and the River Urumea from the María Cristina. The Kursaal Convention Centre is around 300 metres away. The Easo Restaurant serves a daily buffet breakfast. Gourmet Chinese options are offered in the Tse Yang Restaurant, which specialises in Peking duck and Szechuan dishes. The DRY Martini Bar serves local pintxos tapas dishes and a range of drinks. Hotel Maria Cristina has hosted movie stars including Woody Allen and Elizabeth Taylor during the San Sebastián Film Festival, held every September." - My Boutique Hotel (en)