Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian

This 5-star hotel is located opposite San Sebastian’s Victoria Eugenia Theatre, with views over the Cantabrian Sea and Urumea River. Dating from 1912, María Cristina Hotel offers elegant rooms with free WiFi. The air-conditioned rooms include a flat-screen satellite TV. Their marble bathroom comes with a separate bath and rain-effect shower, bathrobe and slippers. Breakfast is served daily at the Breakfast Restaurant. The DRY Martini cocktail bar serves a range of drinks. Hotel Maria Cristina has hosted movie stars including Woody Allen and Elizabeth Taylor during the San Sebastián Film Festival, held every September. The Kursaal Convention Centre is 350 metres away. San Sebastián’s Old Town is 450 metres from María Cristina Hotel.

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Luxury Collection
Hotel chain/brand
Luxury Collection

Property highlights

    • Situated in the real heart of Donostia-San Sebastián, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Buffet

    • Parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • Green Key (FEE)
    Green Key (FEE)

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mike
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a very expensive hotel but once you accept that then you enjoy yourself.with the decor and exuberance of the place
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was perfect. The Asian restaurant was fabulous.
  • Damianos
    Greece Greece
    Very nice hotel wirh an amazing service 👏. Very big rooms. Exceptional breakfast
  • Ronald
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a problem but the hotel management and all colleagues went above and beyond to help us solve our problem and to make every stage much simpler to achieve. They were amazing and generous with time and assistance. We cannot thank them enough...
  • Keith
    Spain Spain
    This hotel is one of the best in Spain. Although we were not allowed to take our dog to the bar, the staff were so helpful that they brought us a bottle of bubbly to our room. They also provided a breakfast bag for us both as we were leaving
  • Linda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very classy classic hotel that is so well maintained and keeps its 5 star rating
  • Peter
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Great location and service; beautiful breakfast, cost bar
  • Georges
    Canada Canada
    Location and restaurants. The staff Wes very attentive and always a smile.
  • Kay
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very expensive hotel but it was a special occasion - our honeymoon.
  • Kostiantyn
    Ukraine Ukraine
    The rooms are very nice, beds are comfortable. location is at the edge of the old town, but still out of it, which is nice.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

3 restaurants on site
  • Cafe Saigon
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
  • The Gallery
    • Cuisine
      Spanish
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • DRY MARTINI BY JAVIER DE LAS MUELAS
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free

Facilities of Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian

Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities

  • Parking on site
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • 3 restaurants
  • Fitness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Food & Drink

  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs € 59.10 per day.

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Visual aids: Tactile signs
  • Visual aids: Braille
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Wellness

  • Fitness
  • Fitness centre

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian

House rules

Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 99 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

License number: H-SS-00002

Please note that guests must present the credit card used to make the reservation on arrival. If you are not the owner of the credit card used to make the reservation, please contact the property in advance.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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