Hotel Maria Cristina, San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain
Ever since its 1912 opening, the Belle Époque-era Hotel Maria Cristina, A Luxury Collection Hotel has enjoyed close links with the best of San Sebastián's culture and history.
With three of the city's most elegant eateries (including the super-glamorous, see-and-be-seen Dry Bar), and über-hip Mimo culinary school, we wouldn't blame you for not setting foot outside; but have a chat with the excellent concierge and you'll be out exploring the sprawling alleyways and array of local highlights on one of the hotel's bicycles or a guided pintxos tour in no time at all.