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Pension Kursaal vs Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian

Both hotels are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian scores significantly better than Pension Kursaal. Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian comes in at 81 with approval from 9 sources such as concierge.com, Rough Guide and DK Eyewitness.

Pension Kursaal
Pension Kursaal
7 / 10
Pena y Goni, 2-1, 20002 Donostia-San Sebastian
From $75 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Multilingual
  • Air Conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Beach
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The majestic rooms have a suitably refined edge, all of which help it feel more like a proper hotel than a pensión. It’s virtually on Playa de Gros." Full review
Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian
Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian
9 / 10
Paseo Republica Argentina, 4, E-20004 Donostia-San Sebastian
From $196 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"Designed in 1912 by the same architect as the Ritz hotels in London and Paris, this ornate hotel caters to those that love old-school pomp and pampering."
Fodor's Fodor's
"The graceful beauty of the Belle Epoque is embodied here, in San Sebastián's most luxurious hotel, which sits on the elegant west bank of the Urumea River." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This spectacular Belle Epoque hotel sits in the heart of town midway between the bay and Río Urumea." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"In the center of town, along the Urumea River and a hop from sandy beaches, this Belle Époque hotel has "pretty rooms" dressed up in pastels and wood." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Experience all the glamour and elegance of a bygone era, in one of Europe’s most elegant seaside resorts." Full review
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