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Pension KursaalvsHotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian
Both hotels are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian scores significantly better than Pension Kursaal. Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian comes in at 81 with approval from 9 sources such as concierge.com, Rough Guide and DK Eyewitness.
Pension Kursaal
Lonely Planet
Pena y Goni, 2-1, 20002 Donostia-San Sebastian
From $75/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
- Minibar
- Beach
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The majestic rooms have a suitably refined edge, all of which help it feel more like a proper hotel than a pensión. It’s virtually on Playa de Gros." Full review
Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian
Concierge
Fodor's
Frommer's
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Hideaway Report Show All Reviews
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
