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Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian

Rialto Score 9+

A The Luxury Collection hotel. Rialto is a Marriott STARS agency: book this hotel direct at the VIP rate for benefits that can include priority room upgrades, hotel credits, and more.

Built in 1912 for its namesake Spanish queen, Hotel Maria Cristina reclaimed its own nobility after a $25 million renovation. Centrally located and just blocks away from pretty La Concha Beach, this Belle Époque beauty serves opulence on a silver tray in each of its 139 smartly appointed guest rooms and suites (ask for one with a private terrace). Start a memorable day with a delicious breakfast in the grand breakfast room. For dinner, choose The Gallery restaurant, where you can enjoy the finest local Basque cuisine. The concierge will be happy to organize authentic adventures and private car service to help you explore the area.

Paseo Republica Argentina, 4, 20004 San Sebastian, Spain
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Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian

About Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian

Insider tip

At the Dry Martini Bar by Javier de las Muelas, order a martini and scan the walls lined with photos of the illustrious celebrities who’ve stayed here during the city’s international film festival.

In the hotel’s own words

Diverse Surroundings

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Hotel Maria Cristina is an integral destination for international explorers. Located in San Sebastian’s historic city center and overlooking the Urumea River, it is surrounded by gardens and promenades just a short walk from white sandy beaches.

Unforgettable Activities

Start a memorable day with a delicious breakfast at Ibaia, indulge in The Gallery basque delights, or take a leisurely break at the new Dry Bar by Javier de las Muelas. Explorers benefit from our concierge-organized authentic adventures and private car service.

Captivating Panoramas

Marvel at the pastel colors, exquisite details, and sweeping sea and city views in Hotel Maria Cristina’s newly-renovated 107 guest rooms and 29 suites, each devoted to the classic, opulent style of the Belle Époque.

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Marriott STARS is Marriott's invitation-only VIP program, open to a small group of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include the amenities below. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns Marriott Bonvoy points and elite-night credit, and Marriott Bonvoy elite status benefits apply.

  • Daily breakfast for two
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability
  • Welcome amenity
  • Marriott Bonvoy points, elite nights and status benefits, as this is a direct hotel booking
  • Nightly Upgrade Awards can be applied to these rates

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Rooms and suites

8 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
1Classic Room
The Classic Room is much more than a classic single room. It offers to our guests 30 meters of opulence and comfort. · A majestic bed of 160 x 200 cm · Duvet covers and extra blankets · Pilow top bed · A flat screen TV connected to satellite TV · **Next applicable upgrade category - Deluxe Garden View
2Deluxe Room with Garden View
The Deluxe Room with Garden View is a spacious and comfortable double room that overlook the gardens. · To choose between a majestic 240 x 200 cm king size bed or 2 comfortable 120 x 200 cm queen size beds · Duvet covers and extra blankets · Pilow top bed · **Next applicable upgrade category - Premium River View
3Premuim Room with River View
The Premium Room with River View is a luxury double room that overlook the river and the city. · Some rooms in this category have the best views of the hotel. · To choose between a majestic 200 x 200 cm king size bed or 2 comfortable 200 x 105 cm queen size beds · Duvet covers and extra blankets · Pilow top bed
4Junior Suite Executive
The Junior Suite is the ideal choice for guests looking for space and privacy.
Suites
5Terrace Suite
The Terrace Suite is the perfect suite for whose who needs privacy and space but also want to add a hint of pleasure to their stay.
6Grand Suite
The Grand Suite is the perfect choice not only for business trips but also for family getaways · Some rooms in this category have the best views of the hotel · It has a splendorous living room · It has a lounge in classic style with opulent carpets and an elegant decor · A decorative fireplace and a sofa to relax · It…
7The Royal Suite River View
The Royal Suite is undoubtedly the most prestigious suite in the hotel and the preferred of our most distinguished visitors.
8The Royal Suite Terrace

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Marriott STARS always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

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What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

Do I earn Marriott Bonvoy points and keep my elite benefits? Is this considered a direct booking or a third-party booking?

Yes. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns Marriott Bonvoy points and elite-night credit, and Marriott Bonvoy elite status benefits apply.

What room types does Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian offer?

Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian lists Classic Room, Deluxe Room with Garden View, Premuim Room with River View, Junior Suite Executive, Terrace Suite, Grand Suite and 2 more. Sizes and bed options for each are in the rooms table above.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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