Hotel de Londres y de InglaterravsPension Altair
Both hotels are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra is preferred by most reviewers compared to Pension Altair. Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra comes in at 89 with praise from 11 reviewers including Fodor's, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.
Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra Show All Reviews
Calle de Zubieta, 2, 20007 Donostia-San Sebastian
From $79/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"Set right on La Concha Beach, this 148-room hotel recalls the San Sebastián of the Belle Époque era, when Spanish royalty made the city its summer playground."
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Be sure to book one of the 78 ocean-view rooms or suites.
Fodor's
"On the main beachfront promenade overlooking La Concha, this stately hotel has an old-world feel and aesthetic that starts in the bright, formal lobby and continues throughout the hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This classical-style luxury hotel with grand public spaces within occupies a 19th-century palace on La Concha beach."
Star Service
"This hotel is the working man's version of the Hotel Maria Cristina." Full review
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Avoid rooms on lower floors, as street noise can disturb light sleepers, but the tradeoff for sea views seems to have a monetary and comfort-level price for some.
Rough Guide
"The very welcoming grande dame of San Sebastián hotels, this impressive white nineteenth-century edifice commands a superb position overlooking the beach."
Michelin Guide
"Menu: 23€- 38€ - Carte: 36€-47€"
Oyster
Upscale
"A former palace, the hotel retains its air of rich, classic elegance with British-themed decor throughout the public areas and upscale guestrooms." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The unobstructed Bahía de la Concha views, lovely rooms (all with private balconies), and pride of place at the heart of the city remain." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A prime position overlooking a picture-perfect stretch of beach." Full review
Independent
"Styles itself a boutique hotel. Advance rates for June are typically double, excluding breakfast. The hotel’s loyalty scheme, which is free to join and gives a 4 percent discount for direct bookings"
Pension Altair
Padre Larroca n. 3 Entlo. Dr., 20001 Donostia-San Sebastian
From $43/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
- Fax / photocopying
- Baggage storage
The Telegraph
8.0
"This two-star pensión in the increasingly popular Gros neighbourhood boasts fresh, clean rooms with modern character and with an emphasis on comfort." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This pensión is in a beautifully restored town house, with unusual church-worthy arched windows and modern, minimalist rooms that are a world away from the fusty decor of the old-town pensiones." Full review