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Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San SebastianvsPension La Perla
Both Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian and Pension La Perla are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian is the choice of most professionals compared to Pension La Perla. Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian scores 93 with approval from 13 reviewers like Star Service, Travel + Leisure and Afar Magazine.
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
"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."
"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
"This spectacular Belle Epoque hotel sits in the heart of town midway between the bay and Río Urumea." Full review
99.6
"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
"Experience all the glamour and elegance of a bygone era, in one of Europe’s most elegant seaside resorts." Full review
"It was designed by the architect of the London and Paris Ritz hotels and is decorated in belle époque style."
"Landmark hotel, dominating the rivermouth near the edge of the old town, that’s the epicentre of September’s film festival."
"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
9.0
"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
92.0
"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
Pension La Perla
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Afar Magazine
Loiola 10 10, 20005 Donostia-San Sebastian
From $50/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Flatscreen TV
- Refrigerator
"Brisk, old-fashioned service and clean, fairly plain rooms keep this well-located Centro Romantíca pensió busy. The no-nonsense woman who runs it is very helpful."
Star
"Great-value pensión in the middle of the new town, handy for bus and train stations as well as the old town and beach. Friendly service and simple but spacious rooms, all en suite."
"Pensión La Perla is just what it claims to be: an affordable (did someone say budget) housing option of the pensión style." Full review