Hotel Villa Soro

Old world charm in one of Spain’s finest gastronomic regions and loveliest cities. If it is class you’re looking for in San Sebastian (a lovely little city, by the way) then the Villa Soro has it in bucket loads. The mix of the place is certainly a happy one, for here you get the history of a 19th century manor house, which is recognized as a historically important monument in itself, with utter comforts and charm. The renovation that transformed it from a private house into a top notch hotel was done with care and attention to detail, using only the appropriate details in keeping with a 19th century style and feel, without, of course forsaking modern niceties such as Internet connection.

Even the gardens have been landscaped in such a way to keep the atmosphere of an old world stately home. They provide a nice touch of peace to compliment the interior ambience. The rooms, for example, are all truly impressive. There are 25 in total, 15 are located in the main house whilst the other 10 are situated in what used to be the carriage house (decorated, English style, in red bricks). You could almost be forgiven for thinking you were in the middle of the Spanish countryside, yet the fact is that the Villa Soro is only a few minutes away from the beach close by Michelin star restaurants and the old part of town.

Indeed, the city of San Sebastian is a hotbed of fine cuisine and full of fine Belle Époque style architecture - a legacy of when the city was a fashionable resort and the official summer residence of the Spanish royal family. So at the Villa Soro, class, cuisine, architecture and charm all go very happily together.