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Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San SebastianvsHotel Niza
Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian and Hotel Niza are both endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian ranks significantly better than Hotel Niza. Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian ranks #1 in Donostia-San Sebastian with recommendations from 13 sources such as Travel + Leisure, Star Service and Condé Nast Traveler.
Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian
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Paseo Republica Argentina, 4, E-20004 Donostia-San Sebastian
From $196/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "Designed in 1912 by the same architect as the Ritz hotels in London and Paris, this ornate hotel caters to those that love old-school pomp and pampering."
Fodor's "The graceful beauty of the Belle Epoque is embodied here, in San Sebastián's most luxurious hotel, which sits on the elegant west bank of the Urumea River." Full review
Frommer's "This spectacular Belle Epoque hotel sits in the heart of town midway between the bay and Río Urumea." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"In the center of town, along the Urumea River and a hop from sandy beaches, this Belle Époque hotel has "pretty rooms" dressed up in pastels and wood." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Experience all the glamour and elegance of a bygone era, in one of Europe’s most elegant seaside resorts." Full review
DK Eyewitness "It was designed by the architect of the London and Paris Ritz hotels and is decorated in belle époque style."
Rough Guide "Landmark hotel, dominating the rivermouth near the edge of the old town, that’s the epicentre of September’s film festival."
Afar Magazine "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." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The grande dame of San Sebastián hotels, designed by Charles Mewes, it has managed to retain its belle époque glamour while adding a few contemporary essentials." Full review
Hideaway Report92.0
"Handsome and formal 1912 building designed by Charles Mewès, the architect of the Ritz Hotels in London and Paris, set on the bank of the Urumea River across from the opera house." Full review
Hotel Niza Concierge Frommer's DK Eyewitness The Telegraph
Oyster Afar Magazine Frommer's
Zubieta, 56, 20007 Donostia-San Sebastian
From $54/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge "Hotel Niza offers affordable, no-frills comfort in San Sebastián's most sought-after location overlooking the Concha beach."
Frommer's "This little family-run hotel, opening onto the Playa de la Concha, offers real character, great location, and a friendly staff." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A beautiful seafront hotel in belle époque style in the middle of La Concha beach, not far from the city centre. The bedrooms are warm and airy and 18 of them have sweeping views of the bay."
The Telegraph8.0
"The Hotel Niza is a charming, turn-of-the-century building perched over the lapping tide of the La Concha Bay in San Sebastián." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"At the 40-room, three-pearl Hotel Niza the main attraction is its location right on famous La Concha Beach." Full review
Afar Magazine "Hotel Niza doesn't make it on a lot of travellers' radar, and I'll never understand why." Full review
Frommer's "We have a soft spot for this family-run hotel right on Playa de la Concha because the staff is so genuinely friendly and the hotel oozes character" Full review
