HSAN5, Santander, North Spain
Commissioned by King Alfonso XIII himself at the beginning of the 20th century, this iconic and elegant 5-star hotel towers over the Santander Bay between the historic city centre and the famous Sardinero beach.
The classical elements of this imposing building of neo-French style such as the lovely breakfast room, open the gardens, and the terrace bar with panoramic views, are perfectly balanced with the modern amenities and services provided at the hotel, including a thalassotherapy centre. All rooms are exterior, spacious and tastefully decorated.
Its convenient location near the ferry port and its free parking on the grounds, make of this hotel a unique place to start or finish your trip in style.
123 rooms including deluxe, superior, premium rooms as well as junior suites, suites and the magnificent Royal Suite.
Suites have sea views, as do some superior and premium rooms (extra charge)
Belle Epoque architecture with authentic links to Spanish royalty Hilltop location with stunning views and delightful rose gardens Elegant dining rooms and terraces Spa / thalassotherapy centre On-site parking
An extensive buffet breakfast is served in the breakfast room open to a garden with 80 different species of roses, The hotel's restaurant, El Puntal, is well renowned and serves local Cantabrian cuisine with the very best of ingredients from the sea and mountain. Ther's also a period-style bar with a panoramic terrace.
At the heart of Cantabria the beautiful bay of Santander not only offers a natural harbour but lovely sheltered beaches right beside the city centre. Favoured by the royals at the turn of the century the city centre has a definite Belle Epoque feel to it and the royal Palacio de la Magdalena stands proud on the headland which all but closes the bay as testament to those days. Often overlooked or thought of as just a port of entry, Santander is a beautiful, lively city, steeped in history and with plenty of great restaurants and tapas bars, a fine maritime Museum and great shopping too!
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