Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian
Paseo República Argentina, 4, 20004 San Sebastián, Spain – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 552 reviews)
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The perfect location, impeccable service, very good Vietnamese restaurant on the premises. Rooms are very large with everything you need.
United States of AmericaLove the location, wonderful architecture, gorgeous view😍😍😍
United States of AmericaAmazing staff and beautiful hotel...super elegant!!
United States of AmericaThe rooms as well as the public areas were beautiful.
United States of AmericaVery good location, short walking distance to the town centre and beaches. Pleasant surroundings for a walk as well. The restaurants and facilities are very nice too.
SpainElegant , friendly and well trained staff, helpful and polite. Location is amazing and it does feel like we are part of “the cream the la cream “ :-) Breakfast was fantastic !!!
United States of AmericaThis is one of the great hotels of the world. Everything is well done, and well taken care of. You cant go wrong, the staff bends over backwards for you. Breakfast is excellent, location even better.
United States of AmericaWe loved our stay at Maria Christina! The rooms are spacious and so comfortable. The hotel staff is friendly and accommodating. The drinks at the bar (though expensive!) were outstanding! If you have time, check out the cooking school located at the hotel...It was awesome!
United States of AmericaThe bed was heaven! San Sebastián was just a layover destination for me during my driving travel from Portugal to the UK. I was only in San Sebastián for one night and wanted to explore a bit but enjoyed the hotel so much I didn’t leave and enjoyed my full 24 hours there.
IrelandAwesome room, with a huge bed. Very comfortable and clean.
Spain
Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian
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Stay in the heart of San Sebastián – Excellent location – show map
One of our top picks in San Sebastián. This 5-star hotel is located opposite San Sebastian’s Victoria Eugenia Theater, with views over the Cantabrian Sea and Urumea River. Dating from 1912, María Cristina Hotel offers elegant rooms with free WiFi.
The air-conditioned rooms include a flat-screen satellite TV. Their marble bathroom comes with a separate bath and rain-effect shower, bathrobe and slippers.
The hotel serves a daily buffet breakfast. The DRY Martini Bar serves local pintxos tapas and a range of drinks.
Hotel Maria Cristina has hosted movie stars including Woody Allen and Elizabeth Taylor during the San Sebastián Film Festival, held every September.
The Kursaal Convention Center is 1,150 feet away. San Sebastián’s Old Town is 1,500 feet from María Cristina Hotel.
This is our guests' favorite part of San Sebastián, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.5 for two-person stays.
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Located in the heart of San Sebastián, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Buffet
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Classic Queen Room with Garden View
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Deluxe Twin Room
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Premium King Room with River View
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Premium Twin Room
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| Max adults: 4. Max children: 3 |
Family King Room with Garden View
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Junior Suite
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Royal King Suite with River View
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Royal Twin Suite with River View
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King Suite with Garden View
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King Suite with River View
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Junior Suite with River View
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King Suite with Terrace
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Twin Suite with Terrace
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Classic room, Guest room, 1 Queen, Garden view
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See what guests loved the most:
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Sergei
United States of America“The perfect location, impeccable service, very good Vietnamese restaurant on the premises. Rooms are very large with everything you need.”
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Hattaya
United States of America
“Love the location, wonderful architecture, gorgeous view😍😍😍”
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Marian
United States of America
“Amazing staff and beautiful hotel...super elegant!!”
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Adele
United States of America
“The rooms as well as the public areas were beautiful.”
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Msykes
Spain“Very good location, short walking distance to the town centre and beaches. Pleasant surroundings for a walk as well. The restaurants and facilities are very nice too.”
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Elizabeth
United States of America
“Elegant , friendly and well trained staff, helpful and polite. Location is amazing and it does feel like we are part of “the cream the la cream “ :-) Breakfast was fantastic !!!”
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Lucas
United States of America
“This is one of the great hotels of the world. Everything is well done, and well taken care of. You cant go wrong, the staff bends over backwards for you. Breakfast is excellent, location even better.”
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Sara
United States of America
“We loved our stay at Maria Christina! The rooms are spacious and so comfortable. The hotel staff is friendly and accommodating. The drinks at the bar (though expensive!) were outstanding! If you have time, check out the cooking school located at the hotel...It was awesome!” Read more
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Adrienne
Ireland“The bed was heaven! San Sebastián was just a layover destination for me during my driving travel from Portugal to the UK. I was only in San Sebastián for one night and wanted to explore a bit but enjoyed the hotel so much I didn’t leave and enjoyed my full 24 hours there. ” Read more
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Anonymous
Spain
“Awesome room, with a huge bed. Very comfortable and clean.”
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Experience gracious hospitality on a grand scale in the hotel’s rooms and suites. A luxury hotel located in the heart of the city a few meters away from the sea where you can discover Basque and international haute cuisine. Basque Country Tourism Registration Number: H-SS-00002
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Victoria Eugenia Theater0.1 miles
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San Sebastián Tourist Office0.2 miles
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Kresala Culture Association0.2 miles
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San Ignacio Church0.3 miles
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Calle Mayor0.3 miles
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San Vicente Church0.3 miles
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Mercado San Martin0.3 miles
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San Sebastian City Hall0.3 miles
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San Telmo Museum0.3 miles
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Palacio Goikoa0.3 miles
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La Concha Promenade0.6 miles
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Santa Clara Island0.9 miles
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Peine del Viento Sculptures1.3 miles
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Monte Igueldo1.3 miles
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Monte Igueldo Funicular1.3 miles
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Pasaiako portua3.3 miles
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Hendaye Train Station10 miles
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Zurriola Beach Golden sandSwimming, Water Sports, Surfing1,150 feet
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La Concha Beach Golden sandSwimming, Water Sports, Surfing1,500 feet
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San Sebastián Airport9.7 miles
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Biarritz Airport25.1 miles
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Pamplona Airport41.7 miles
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Food: Asian
Open for: Lunch, Dinner
Amenities of Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Cooking class Additional charge
- Bar crawls
- Temporary art galleries
- Library
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Parking garage
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 46.30 per day.
Front Desk Services
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Ticket service
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shuttle service
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Car rental
- Elevator
- Honeymoon suite
- VIP room facilities
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers Additional charge
- Room service
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Fitness
- Fitness center
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Electric car charging station
- Bicycle rental
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
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Free |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note that guests must present the credit card used to make the reservation on arrival. If you are not the owner of the credit card used to make the reservation, please contact the property in advance.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
FAQs about Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian
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The prices at Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Guests staying at Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Buffet
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Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian has 1 restaurant:
- Cafe Saigon
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Room options at Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian include:
- Double
- Twin
- Family
- Suite
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Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Library
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Fitness
- Bar crawls
- Temporary art galleries
- Cooking class
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The nearest beach is 1,150 feet from Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian.
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Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian is 2,150 feet from the center of San Sebastián.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Parking garage
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
