Photos | Hotel "Maria Christina": a historic jewel in San Sebastian




Since it opened in 1912, was linked to "Maria Christina" Hotel historical and cultural events in San Sebastian, Spanish, and became the coastal city at the southern tip of the preferred destination Bay of Biscay in both the royal family century, aristocrats in the 19th century, so to enjoy the sun and the beach, It has grown quiet fishing village into a thriving cosmopolitan city requires a luxurious modern facilities to meet the demands of new visitors

Majestic building that houses the hotel enjoys a prime location on the river, overlooking the sea, which is designed by French architect Charles Mewes, which is designed as well as many Mnalphenadeg luxury including the Ritz Hotel in Paris and Madrid, and has been designed "Maria Christina" to convince the aristocracy at the time

In July 1912, she was the guardian of Spain Ondak "Maria Cristina de Habsburgo- Lorena," the first person to pass the threshold of this fine historic building, and then has the hotel renamed its name in honor of her person, and after more than 40 years later, and with the opening of the San Festival Sebastian Film Festival in 1953, the hotel is attracting movie stars such as Elizabeth Taylor and Betty Davis, and despite the passage of the years, the hotel still attracts celebrities such as Woody Allen, Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon and Brad Pitt, and others

After the renovation, which cost $ 33 million, it became "Maria Christina" hotel five-star hotel with modern decor, and spacious suites, and first class restaurant, has been decorated with beautiful period style and furnishing finest kinds of furniture, featuring 136 rooms and 28 luxury suites for maximum comfort Guests

And "Maria Christina" Hotel guests offers unusual and luxury overlooking the garden, in addition to the excellent rooms, with views of the river, also includes junior suites and spacious, and the Grand Suite, Royal Pavilion, As for the cuisine, the hotel has one of the best restaurants in City and is a restaurant "EASO" which features beautiful chandeliers, property and columns, and all this makes "Maria Christina" hotel and one of the most luxurious hotels in Spain




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