Hotel Maria Cristina
Since it opened in 1912 the 136-room Hotel Maria Cristina has been intimately linked to the history and cultural life of San Sebastian.History
Since it opened in 1912 the 136-room Hotel Maria Cristina has been intimately linked to the history and cultural life of San Sebastian.
In the late 19th century the seaside town on the southern point of the Bay of Biscay became a favorite destination for royalty and aristocrats who came to enjoy the sunshine and newly recognized therapeutic properties of sea bathing. A traditional afternoon stroll along the boardwalk offered an opportunity to see and be seen while the many cafés and open-air terraces were filled with high society.
San Sebastian had passed from being a sleepy fishing village into a thriving cosmopolitan town requiring luxurious, modern facilities to meet the demands of its discerning guests.
Serendipitously this urban blossoming occurred at the height of the Belle Époque era, and today the majority of buildings flanking the famed La Concha beach, including the city hall, Victoria Eugenia Theater and the Hotel Maria Cristina, are constructed in this style. The majestic design of the hotel by architect Charles Mewes, the man responsible for the Ritz in Madrid and Paris, combined with the property’s enviable river setting and sea views, resulted in it immediately becoming the favored accommodation for international high society.
In July 1912 the hotel’s namesake, Spain’s regent Maria Cristina, was the first person to cross the threshold.
Over 40 years later, with the inauguration of the San Sebastian Film Festival in 1953, the hotel was still attracting big names – screen stars like Elizabeth Taylor, Bette Davis, Woody Allen, Julia Roberts, Richard Gere, Brad Pitt and Susan Sarandon.
Weddings and Events
A special occasion deserves as special a place as the hotel Maria Cristina San Sebastian.
Its spacious and elegant banqueting rooms with magnificent views from their terraces, its renowned cuisine, the attentive customer service and a tempting selection of menus are details that both the bride, groom and family members will appreciate as exclusive. Our weddings & banquet specialists will take care of every detail.
Tailored meetings and events
Whatever your meeting or event´s characteristics, the specialists will take care of every tiny detail to make sure everything will be perfect and exceed your guest´s expectations. Working and doing business at the Hotel Maria Cristina will be a pleasure.
Conveniently located on the ground floor off the grand gallery, are the hotel’s three palatial reception rooms: the 282 square meter Ibaia; Elcano, which offers 206 square meters; and Zubia, covering 109 square meters. All rooms are filled with natural daylight and offer high-speed Wi-Fi plus the latest facilities for computer-generated audio-visual presentations.
Features
Minimum guests:From small weddings to 310 diners
Menu from 135€
Pets Welcome: Yes
Accommodation: Yes
The hotel has 138 rooms.the space offered by these 25-40 square-meter rooms which offer a relaxing garden view and feature large French doors which allow natural light to pour into the room throughout the day.
How to arrive
San Sebastian is connected to the rest of Spain and to France by the national motorways N1/AP1 (Madrid-Irún), the A-8 (Bilbao-Irún), A-63 (Paris-Irún) and the A-15 (Pamplona-San Sebastian). From these routes you can get to any part of the city, including Hotel Maria Cristina.
Latitud: N 43º 19′ 18.408”
Lenght: O 1º 58′ 47.993”
Alt: 7m
Dog Friendly- boda en País Vasco
- espacio eventos
- espacio unico
- eventos empresa
Car Parking- Venue for Wedding
