HDSS3, Donostia / San Sebastian, North Spain
This beautifully preserved 19th-century hotel exudes classic elegance. Perfectly located by the iconic La Concha Beach, it offers stunning sea views and immediate access to San Sebastián’s picturesque promenade. Inside, the hotel blends Belle Époque architecture with fully refurbished spaces, combining classic, elegant décor that retains the building’s original charm while offering modern comfort. Guests can savour traditional Basque cuisine at the hotel’s acclaimed restaurant or enjoy a snack and a drink at the stylish lounge bar or on the outdoor terrace. With its prime location, it’s the perfect base for exploring the city.
Food is an essential part of the city's identity with more Michelin stars per capita than anywhere else in the world and with hundreds of bars offering delicious gastronomic "pintxos" (tapas), you'll be spoilt for choice.
The hotel has 166 rooms across several categories: Petit, Classic, Grand Ciudad, Junior Suite, Attic Rooms, and Suites.
Each room type is available with either sea or city views.
All rooms offer classic-inspired décor, featuring noble materials and rich textures such as velvet, marble, and wood, along with numerous locally inspired classical details.
On-site garage parking
Free WiFi in all areas
Restaurant
Lounge Bar
Terrace
24-hour reception
The hotel features a restaurant serving traditional seasonal Basque dishes, with stunning views over La Concha beach. For a more informal option, the Lounge Bar offers an all-day menu from 11:30 to 22:30. Weather permitting, you can also relax on the terrace, where snacks and a shorter version of the menu are available.
San Sebastian set on its beautiful conch shaped bay with its 'belle epoque' architecture and lovely old town should be on any visit to the Basque Country. There's always something going on in San Sebastian; Santo Tomas in December the Tamborrada in January, an international jazz festival in July, fiestas in August and Spain's top film festival in September - and if not you can just enjoy the best pintxos (tapas) in the world or a stroll along the beach.
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