5-star Hotel / Parador

HSAN5, Santander, North Spain

Emblematic 5-star hotel overlooking the bay of Santander

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.

Accommodation

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)

Hotel Features

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

Restaurant

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.

Hotel Facilities

24 Hour Reception
Tour Booking Service
WiFi all areas
Spacious Grounds
Lift
Garden/Patio/Terrace
Shared Lounge / TV Area
No smoking in hotel
Luggage storage
Laundry Service
Air Conditioning

Sports and Wellbeing

Gym
Spa

Room facilities (all rooms)

En-suite bathroom
Heating
Air conditioning
WIFI
TV
Fridge / Minibar
Shower over bathtub
Hairdryer
Safe deposit box
Desk

Dining

Restaurant, open to the public
Bars / restaurants within walking distance of the hotel
Bar with terrace, open to the public, serving drinks and light snacks

Accessibility

Room(s) adapted for guests with reduced mobility

Parking

On-site parking (free)

Santander, North Spain

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!

If staying east of the city take the little ferry from Somo into the heart of Santander – an experience to remember!Centro Botín – splendid new arts centre right on the water
MUPAC – archaeological museum of Cantabria – not to be missed!
Splendid beaches of Madalena & Sardinero
Palacio de Magdalena
Maritime Museum
Fishy treats in the Barrio Pesquero
Take a ferry across the bay to Somo
Cycle out on the Via Verde to the Valle del Pas
Altamira caves in nearby Santillana del Mar
Delightful Comillas with the Capricho de Gaudí