Best Luxury Hotels in Santander
The capital of Spain’s Cantabrian region is a popular holiday resort, albeit lesser frequented by tourists from the UK. The city is home to a Royal palace, a zoo, superb urban beaches, intriguing modern architecture, a unique cathedral, a bustling market and some superb tapas restaurants. July and August are the busiest and warmest months when Santander becomes a hive of cultural and beach-based activity. However, with mild temperatures across the winter months and easy access to mountain ranges for skiing, it’s a super year-round destination for the discerning traveller. Here are our favourite hotels in the vicinity.
Cantabria, Santander
Eurostars Hotel Real
(5 stars)The grand five star establishment sits across from Playa de los Peligros beach, looking out imperiously over the Bay of Biscay from its hilltop location. Stay here for classic grandeur – majestic French-style hallways, marble bathrooms, wrought-iron balconies, floor to ceiling windows, heavy drapes, Queen Anne furnishings and parquet floors are all found within. The hotel has 123 bedrooms, gardens featuring no less than 80 varieties of rose, a large terrace and the 12 table El Puntal Restaurant, dressed in white linen and silver. Eurostars Hotel Real is also home to one of Europe’s most advanced thalassotherapy centres, the Talasoterapia wellbeing centre, with sauna, Turkish bath and jacuzzi.
Cantabria, Santander
Gran Hotel Sardinero Santander
(4 stars)Occupying a refurbished building in the centre of Santander the Gran Hotel Sardinero is the perfect place from which to explore the delights of Santander with the Gran Casino and Magdelena Palace only moments away. Whilst the hotel occupies a historic building its interior is modern and has a maritime feel to it. Its rooms are elegant and welcoming with many boasting glorious sea views and some having private terraces where guests can sit out and watch the sunset over the glorious Bay of Biscay. The hotel’s restaurant prides itself on its gastronomic excellence offering guests a range of traditional meals which are made only with the finest local produce. The restaurant is open and spacious making it the perfect place for fine dining. The Gran Hotel Sardinero is a great choice for travellers who like relaxed luxury and who want to explore all the sites Santander has to offer.
Cantabria, Santander
Hotel Soho Boutique Palacio de Pombo
(4 stars)Soho Boutique Palacio de Pombo, Santander comprises 64 luxurious guestrooms and suites. This boutique hotel is ideally located in the heart of the bustling city and is less than two kilometres from the beautiful sands of Playa Peligros and Playa El Sardinero II. A stay here ensures guests have all of the modern comforts they require while offering a contemporary sanctuary away from such a vibrant city. There is a breakfast buffet with gluten-free menus available to ensure all guests are catered for. This hotel truly extends a warm welcome to all, including furry friends – dogs are invited to accompany guests. Soho Boutique Palacio de Pombo offers an activity booking service including visits to Santander Festival Palace, the Casino, or the beautiful shores of Playa El Puntal.
