Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian

It’s a beautiful hotel. Literally world class. It’s very conveniently situated as well. Classic style and luxury!

Location

Room smaller than expected and in a corner ..

Todo

Marie Cristina was designed a century ago as a hotel. As a result the rooms, public spaces and dining rooms are generously proportioned and elegant. On the walls in the public spaces are life sized portraits (probably reproductions, although pretty good ones) of Spanish grandees from a century ago; they contribute to the overall sense of a bygone era. Complementing this old world style is the most friendly and professional staff one could hope for. From the moment your bags are picked up from the hotel entrance to check-in to being escorted to your room (we were nicely upgraded), the staff goes out of its way to welcome you. I think this must be down to good management and the essential way of Spanish hospitality. Christian, the hotel’s manager, personally went out of his way welcome us. Marriott should promote him. This was perhaps the sixth or seventh time we have visited San Sebastián, having driven down from England, and we would not stay anywhere else.