Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury Belle Époque hotel, walk to Bay of Biscay

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Exterior
Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar
Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar
Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar
Lunch and dinner served
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

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Map
Paseo Republica Argentina, 4, San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, 20004
  • Popular LocationPlaza de La Constitucion7 min walk
  • Popular LocationCathedral of the Good Shepherd8 min walk
  • Popular LocationDonostia-San Sebastian Aquarium16 min walk
  • AirportBilbao (BIO)66 min drive

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Room options

Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

  • 797 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

  • 797 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • 829 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

10/10 Exceptional
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds, River View

10/10 Exceptional
  • 377 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, River View

  • 958 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, River View

  • 958 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

  • 958 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

  • 829 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View (Bette Davis Suite)

  • 958 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

  • 829 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.6/10 Exceptional
  • 377 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View

9/10 Wonderful
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

9.8/10 Exceptional
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Sebastián

Located in San Sebastián Centro, Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Bay of Biscay and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Concha Beach. This 139-room, 5-star hotel has a restaurant and 24-hour room service, along with a gym.

What's nearby

  • Kursaal Congress Centre and Auditorium - 5 min walk
  • Plaza de La Constitucion - 7 min walk
  • Cathedral of the Good Shepherd - 8 min walk
  • Concha Beach - 9 min walk
  • Donostia-San Sebastian Aquarium - 16 min walk

Getting around

  • Gros Station - 8 min walk
  • The nearest major airports are:<br />San Sebastian (EAS): 24-min drive, 12.7 mi/20.5 km<br /> Biarritz (BIQ-Pays Basque): 42-min drive, 29.8 mi/47.9 km<br /> Bilbao Airport (BIO): 66-min drive, 62.9 mi/101.3 km<br /> <p>The preferred airport is Bilbao Airport (BIO). </p>

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Arenales - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafés Panchito - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bar Antonio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bide Bide - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Luxury Belle Époque hotel, walk to Bay of Biscay
Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel features a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. Valet parking is EUR 51.00 per night if you plan to drive, or hop aboard the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 200 per vehicle one way. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and concierge services. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include conference space, a business center, and a library.
50-inch LED TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with WiFi. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Minibars, laptop-compatible safes, and phones are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (EUR 15 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Valet parking on site (EUR 51 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 44 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Café Saigón
  • DRY MARTINI
  • The Gallery

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Private wine tours

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Highchair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 6,426 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Belle Époque architecture
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1912
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 100 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of EUR 100 per stay
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total (33 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 99.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 44 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: EUR 15 per day (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 200 per vehicle (one way)
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 51.00 per night
  • Pet deposit: EUR 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: EUR 100 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 99.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Hotel Registry Number: H-SS-00002
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a deadbolt lock.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel San Sebastián

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel?

Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel?

As of Jun 9, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel on Jun 21, 2024 start from $633.5, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see near Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel?

This hotel is situated in San Sebastián Centro within a 10-minute walk of Bay of Biscay and Concha Beach. You'll also find Donostia-San Sebastian Aquarium and Kursaal Congress Centre and Auditorium less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel?

Yes, valet parking is offered for EUR 51.00 per night. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Does Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel feature a casino?

No, Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel?

This boutique hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including a bar, a restaurant, and private winery tours.

Does Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Gallery.

Does Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel for a fee of EUR 100 per pet, per stay. A deposit of EUR 100 per stay is collected.

Does Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

What is the closest airport to Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel?

The closest major airport to Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel is San Sebastian (EAS), which is 12.7 mi away (24 minutes by car). Another top airport is Biarritz (BIQ-Pays Basque), which is located 29.8 mi away (42-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer either a furnished balcony or a terrace where guests can enjoy sea or garden views.

Does Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel have a wedding venue?

There are wedding services available at Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel if that's in your vacation plans.

Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zaira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely gorgeous hotel!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

KENTARO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We very much enjoyed staying at this elegant property and all the members of the staff were really helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is service 3 times daily, hotel itself is ultra high end (it is a luxury collection property), staff are excellent and helpful, concierge was great. Could not recommend more
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Sol

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente propiedad para visitar San Sebastián bien ubicada excelente atención muy buen servicio! Super recomendable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Lovely stay at this Beautiful property
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5 stars for a reason
Amazing. I can’t believe we were able to stay here it was so luxurious!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shinyoung

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gonzalo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and beautiful building. Excellent service and the room was perfect. Breakfast was good, but in my opinion could be better
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here years ago and the hotel is even better than I remembered. Excellent staff and overall quality.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023