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Safety index

90 out of 100

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Safe area

Business

Business

Family

Family

Luxury

Luxury

Pet-friendly

Historic

Adventure sport

Adventure sport

Boutique

Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel

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9.6

Excellent (650 ratings)

San Sebastián, Spain - 

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350 m Kursaal Congress Centre and Auditorium

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490 m Plaza de La Constitucion

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560 m Cathedral of the Good Shepherd

Hotel Overview

Hotel Maria Cristina is a renowned hotel in the heart of San Sebastián. It receives acclaim for its exceptional service, luxurious accommodations, and prime location. Guests frequently praise its historical elegance and attention to detail.

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Hotel highlights

  1. Exceptional Service: Staff's willingness to go above and beyond for guests is highly praised.
  2. Luxurious Accommodations: Rooms are well-appointed, spacious, and offer comfort.
  3. Prime Location: Its location in San Sebastián makes it ideal for exploring the city's sights.
  4. Historical Elegance: The hotel's architecture and decor are admired for their beauty and historical significance.
  5. Attention to Detail: Every aspect of the stay, from the amenities to the minor touches, is carefully curated for guest satisfaction.
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Area for improvement

  1. Price Point: The cost of a stay is considered high by some guests.
  2. Limited Parking: Available parking spaces can be scarce and challenging to navigate.
  3. Noise Levels: Some guests have mentioned noise issues, particularly from the streets or adjacent rooms.
  4. Booking Complexity: A few have found the booking process to be complicated or cumbersome.
  5. Food and Beverage Pricing: The prices for food and beverages within the hotel are perceived as expensive.

Amenities

Babysitting

Babysitting

Extra beds/cribs

Breakfast available

Breakfast available

Pet friendly

Pet friendly

Parking available

Parking available

Air conditioning

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Gym

Gym

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Score icon9.6

RateScore

Total 650 Reviews

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RateScore is average rating from most popular providers

Blended Web Rating

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9.6

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expedia

650 Reviews

9.6 / 10

Hotel Quality

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The quality chart is based on how hotel ratings changed over time.

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General Info

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Total number of rooms 139

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Number of floors 5

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Number of buildings/towers 1

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Year Built 1912

WiFi Quality

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Upload, Mbps

Ping, ms

Idle

24

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125

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101

Wifi Speed Is Good For

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web browsing

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HD online movies

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group video calls

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online streaming

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4K online movies

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online gaming

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Location Area Map

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What's nearby

Kursaal Congress Centre and Auditorium

350 m

Plaza de La Constitucion

490 m

Cathedral of the Good Shepherd

560 m

Donostia-San Sebastian Aquarium

1.12 km

Reale Arena

2.5 km

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Getting around

Gros Station

560 m

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Airports Nearby

Bilbao Airport (BIO)

33 km

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Restaurants

McDonald's

280 m

Argitan

140 m

Arenales

350 m

Cafés Panchito

350 m

Bar Antonio

280 m

Street View

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Daytime safety

84 out of 100

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Nighttime safety

78 out of 100

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San Sebastián safety index

Safety

Crime

90

Overall Safety Index

Very Safe

An average rating of the six safety categories

90 out of 100

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Women safety

Safe

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Likelihood of inappropriate behavior against women.

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77

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Physical safety

Very Safe

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Likelihood of injury due to harmful intent.

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97

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Property safety

Safe

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Likelihood of theft.

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76

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Political safety

Very Safe

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Potential for infringement of political rights or political unrest.

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91

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LGBTQ safety

Very Safe

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Likelihood of harm or discrimination against LGBTQ persons or groups and level of caution required at location.

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100

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Medical safety

Very Safe

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Likelihood of illness or disease, assessment of water and air quality, and access to reliable medical care.

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100

20

Overall Crime index

Minimal

An average rating of the crime categories

20 out of 100

Property crime severity

Low

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Mugging or robbery  19/100

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Car theft  16/100

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Car break-ins  19/100

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Home break-ins  22/100

Violent crime severity

Minimal

18

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Physical attacks  16/100

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Racism or religion motivated attacks  12/100

Other crime severity

Minimal

19

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Insult or harassment in public  13/100

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Corruption or bribery  27/100

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Drug problem  20/100

Prices Around Property

Average Daily Costs Per Person

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Bottle of water 1.5L

$0.3 - $2

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Coffee

$1.5 - $2.5

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Beer 0.5L

$1 - $1.2

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Meal, inexpensive restaurant

$10 - $15

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Public transport, one-way ticket

$1.8 - $2

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Taxi 1km (normal tariff)

$0.8 - $1.2

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Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course

$35 - $60

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Bottle of mid-range wine

$5 - $6.3

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McMeal at McDonalds

$8 - $11

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Coke/Pepsi 0.33L

$1.5 - $2.5

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Public transport, monthly pass

$32 - $60

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Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.5 - $2.1

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Mobile phone monthly plan

$10 - $30

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Fitness club, monthly fee

$30 - $80

Weather In San Sebastián

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Precipitation In San Sebastián

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Air Quality

Good

PM2.58

PM1016

9

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Air quality is acceptable and pollution poses no health risk. Enjoy outdoor activities as normal.

Drinkable Water Quality

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Poor

Water quality is very low. Consider alternative water drinking options.

Traffic around property

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Light

Few vehicles on the road, relaxed and stress-free driving experience.

House Rules

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Check in after 15:00

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Check out until 12:00

Children welcome

Pets welcome (restrictions apply)

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