Calle Cadiz 22, Santander, Spain | (251) 219-4428
Convenient location to downtown Santander and the ferry
Completely renovated with chic design and modern architecture in 2014
On-site gourmet restaurant for dinner and drinks
Daily breakfast buffet includes local ingredients
Pedestrian street means no traffic noises
12 meeting rooms and wedding halls for events
No fitness center or swimming pool
Charge for breakfast
The 188-room Hotel Bahia de Santander is one of the largest and most sophisticated hotels in the neighborhood. The four-pearl property was completely renovated in 2014 bringing clean lines and elegant furnishings to the restaurant, rooms, and public areas. Ferry service and the pier are only 100 meters from the front door. The hotel is a popular place to hold weddings and business events. If the beach is more important than the ferry, try comparing rates at Hotel Chiqui.
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Scene
Bright, airy, and sophisticated business hotel
The Hotel Bahia de Santander underwent major renovations in 2014 and is now a bright and sophisticated retreat. The expansive lobby includes large windows overlooking the street and comfortable beige sofas with yellow piping. Thick floor-to-ceiling pillars draw the eye up towards a gold pinecone shaped light fixture. Curved white armchairs with tall backs are centered around dark wood tables while additional tufted sofas mean there is plenty of space to sit and work in the lobby.
Location
Downtown, next to the Santander Bay
The hotel is built directly next to the bay that its named after -- giving guests unparalleled access to the ferry service and businesses in the city center, along with pretty views of the water. Parking garages are located next to the hotel.
Rooms
Sophisticated and clean rooms, some with whirlpool tubs
There are 188 rooms and suites inside Hotel Bahia de Santander and the best ones are on higher floors with views of the bay. Every single room underwent a complete renovation in 2014. The results are fresh and sophisticated with a calm color palette and earth tones. Single rooms are on the smaller side and don't include an extra armchair or minibar found in the standard rooms, though both have full tubs and luxurious toiletries. Suites include a separate living area and whirlpool style bathtub. Flat-screen TVs are standard.
Features
Gourmet restaurant, breakfast buffet, and meeting halls
Weddings and events are quite common at Hotel Bahia de Santander thanks to the hotel's expansive and beautiful meeting halls. The Santanilla meeting room includes elaborate chandeliers and a hand painted mural. Breakfast gets good reviews, but it comes at a cost. There's an on-site gourmet restaurant for lunch and dinner that focuses on seasonal and local ingredients.
