Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San SebastianvsSilken Amara Plaza San Sebastian
Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian and Silken Amara Plaza Hotel are both rated highly by experts. Overall, Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian ranks significantly better than Silken Amara Plaza Hotel. Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian is ranked #1 in Donostia-San Sebastian with accolades from 13 reviews including The Telegraph, Oyster and Frommer's.
Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian 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 Traveler
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
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 Telegraph
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
Hideaway Report
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
Silken Amara Plaza San Sebastian
Plaza Pio XII 7, 20010 Donostia-San Sebastian
From $68/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Star Service
"For those looking for a base of operations to explore the area or a hotel that fits the bill for affordability, this is a worthy option. " Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Silken Amara Plaza hotel is a renovated (in 2014) upscale property in a quiet area of San Sebastian." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"Hotel Silken Amara Plaza’s 162 rooms tower over the Amara neighbourhood of San Sebastián." Full review