Avda de Ategorrieta 61, San Sebastian - Donostia, Spain | (251) 219-4428
Beautiful 19th-century villa, a 10- to 15-minute walk to beach
Quiet, residential location within walking distance of restaurants and shops
Lovely sitting room with tasteful decor and a cozy fireplace
Spacious, elegant guest rooms have flat-screen TVs and minibars
Separate tubs and showers in some bathrooms, plus Molton Brown products
Breakfast buffet available for a fee, plus room service throughout the day
Free bikes available and a small fitness room
Meeting room on-site
Free Wi-Fi and parking
A bit far from the Old Town
Not many on-site features
Not the best choice for kids
This charming 25-room hotel is situated in a beautiful 19th-century villa, with elegant interiors and plenty of cozy details. The upscale property doesn't offer too many amenities, though a breakfast buffet is available for a fee, as is room service throughout the day. Guest rooms are spacious and sunlit, tastefully decorated in an elegant contemporary style and equipped with flat-screen TVs, minibars, free Wi-Fi, and large bathrooms. Bikes are free to use, and parking is also free. The residential location is tranquil and within walking distance of restaurants, bars, and the beach -- but it's a bit out of the way for sightseeing in the Old Town. For something closer to the beach, check out the historic Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra instead.
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Scene
Charming hotel in a 19th-century villa with elegant, inviting interiors
Occupying a beautiful Victorian-style villa framed by immaculate landscaping, this upscale hotel is a quiet, elegant place. Public spaces are bright and airy, adeptly combining polished, classic decor with a contemporary sensibility. The refined interiors include Old World details like stained glass windows, oil paintings, and chandeliers, though these are balanced with modern pieces and a fresh neutral hues. The sunlit lobby is awash in creamy tones, furnished with sharp seating that pairs well with the chevron wood floors, while beautiful Persian-style rugs add color. This sitting room-like space is equally polished, yet cozy, with an original fireplace that gives it a homey vibe and encourages lingering. The hotel attracts tourists, but due to it's small size and calm atmosphere, it may not be the best choice for those traveling with kids, though families with little ones are welcome here.
Location
Quiet, residential location a 10-minute walk to the beach, though far from the Old Town
The hotel is situated in a quiet residential area a bit outside of San Sebastian's center. There's not much in the immediate area, but there are some dining options and bars within walking distance, including the Michelin-starred Arzak Restaurant, which is a 15-minute walk away or a seven-minute drive/bus ride. Zurriola Beach, popular for surfing, is a 12-minute walk away. The hotel is a bit inconveniently located for sightseeing, as the Old Town is about a 20- to 25-minute walk away, though it can also be accessed by bus in about 11 minutes (the bus stop is a four-minute walk from the hotel), plus the hotel offers free bikes. The Kursaal Congress Centre and Auditorium is a 17-minute walk away or a 10-minute bus ride. La Concha Beach is around a 20-minute bus ride, while Urgull and the Castillo de La Mota can be reached in about 30 minutes by bus. The Donostia train station is a 10-minute cab ride away. San Sebastian's airport is about a 25-minute drive from here, while Bilbao Airport is 70 minutes away.
Rooms
Spacious rooms have flat-screen TVs and handsome bathrooms -- some with separate tubs and showers
The hotel's 25 rooms feature simple, yet tastefully classic decor, utilizing a color palette of soft neutrals and elegant contemporary furniture. Handsome wooden pieces include writing desks, dressers, nightstands, and small round tables flanked by upholstered chairs. Simple black-and-white framed prints adorn pale-colored walls, and floors are covered in carpeting that lend the rooms an upscale, refined style. The spaces are sunlit by large windows, which are framed by floor-length curtains -- furthering the classic appeal.Standard amenities include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, CD/DVD players, coffee/tea-making facilities, minibars (with free water; other beverages are charged), electronic safes, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms are large and equipped with shower/tub combos, bidets, magnifying mirrors, Molton Brown bath products, and fluffy robes and slippers. The Deluxe Villa Rooms have separate tubs and showers.
Features
Limited amenities include a breakfast buffet (for a fee), and freebies like bikes and Wi-Fi
Features at this small hotel are fairly limited, but a handful of amenities add a bit of value to the style. A breakfast buffet is available for an extra fee, and is served in the charming, sunlit dining room. Many guests remark that the offerings and variety are great. Room service is also available during the day, but there's no full restaurant on-site. Other amenities and services include a meeting room, airport transfers, laundry services, and daily newspapers. There's a small fitness room with cardio machines as well, though it's only suitable for a basic workout. Free bikes are available, and beach towels are also on hand. Wi-Fi is free, as is on-site parking.
