Hotel Villa Soro

A small luxury hotel in San Sebastian

Villa Soro is a charming and luxurious 25 room hotel based on a newly-renovated 19th century villa in the exciting and lively seaside town of San Sebastian, just five minutes from Zurriola beach, the Kursal Concert and Convention Centre and the old town. Such is the quality of the original house and its restoration that it has been declared a historical heritage building of San Sebastián.

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Villa Soro was built in 1898 by Don Ramón Londaiz for his daughter María (lucky girl!) on the occasion of her engagement to Luis Gaytan de Ayala. The Gaytan de Ayala family continued to live in the house for several generations. The main drawing room of the house retains its original hardwood floors in gleaming condition, and it makes a delightful lounge with comfortable sofas, antique furniture and a decor of red and grey fabrics. The bar is located in the former dining room, featuring original 19th century oak panelling.

15 of the bedrooms are located in the main house. The remainder are in the former coach house, now skilfully converted with a modern façade which elegantly reflects the style of the rest of the hotel. Naturally, each of the rooms is distinctively different, equipped with all the facilities you may desire and decorated with plush fabrics and elegant woods in a style becoming of such an elegant 19th century villa. Everywhere, the quality of materials and workmanship is evident in both the century-old original and the modern restoration.

The garden at Villa Soro was designed in 1898 by the renowned French landscape architect Ducasse, and still today this is a space of tranquillity and elegance close to the centre of San Sebastian. For those who seek the personal service of a little hotel with the services of a 4 star larger hotel, Villa Soro offers the two qualities in perfect harmony.

Restaurant:

Breakfast is served in the former "Serre" or Winter Garden, or in your room if you would like to eat in private. There is no restaurant for lunch or dinner, but there is a highly rated Michelin-starred restaurant within a 5 minute walk and seven others within a 10 minute drive. The reception staff will always be happy to recommend restaurants to suit your requirements. You may also have Room Service bring you a choice from a small menu of dishes reflecting the gastronomy of the Guipuzcoa region.

A Word From the Owner:

"We want your stay in Villa Soro to be a unique experience. For this reason, the rooms have been designed to enhance the sense of well-being and tranquillity."

Hotel Amenities:

IN THE HOTEL	IN YOUR ROOM
Bar (Guests only) Lounge Landscaped gardens Free newspapers Beach towels Computer & internet Complimentary bicycles Free car park Garage	Telephone Free Wi-Fi & fast internet connection Satellite TV DVD player Complimentary Minibar (soft drinks) Room service Laundry service Safe Separate bath and shower Hairdryer Air conditioning

Nearby Amenities:

Beach: 200 metres.
Concert & Convention Centre.
San Sebastian old town: sample "pintxos" (called tapas elsewhere in Spain) in the many bars
San Sebastian: saunter down the promenade and see why this was a favourite summer location of the Spanish royal family.
San Sebastian aquarium.
San Telmo maritime museum.
Chillida Leku museum: 40 iron sculptures on display in a spectacular 16th century house.
Golf: Basozabal, Fuenterrabia and Zarautz courses are all just a short distance away. Or try some of the magnificent courses in the French part of the Basque Country, just a 30 minute drive away. (The reception staff will make arrangements.)
Walking, Cycling: Guipuzcoa and the surrounding area contain magnificent countryside for you to enjoy.

Places to Visit:
Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao. A "must-see" for every "culture vulture".
Bellas Artes Museum, Bilbao. Paintings by Goya and Van Dyck, as well as very contemporary works.
Zuloaga Museum, Zumaia. Includes paintings by El Greco and Goya.
Getaria, a charming coastal village near Zumaia.
French Basque Coast. For miles of endless beaches.
Bidasoa Valley.
Fuentarrabia. Small fortified town.
Tour the mountains of Guipuzcoa, just about anywhere.

What We Say:

Villa Soro has an immaculately beautiful interior. Oh, those gleaming polished floors!

San Sebastian is the cultural capital for the Basque language, so don't be surprised to see some place names that look like a bad hand at Scrabble.

Customer Feedback:

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Room Rates in Euros (2010)
	High Season	Mid Season	Low Season
	1 - 4 Apr 1 Aug - 30 Sep	1 May - 31 Jul 1 - 31 Oct	1 Jan - 31 Mar 5 - 30 Apr 1 Nov - 31 Dec
Single Room	€ 185	€ 155	€ 125
Standard Double Room (double or twin beds)	€ 260	€ 225	€ 165
Superior Double Room (double or twin beds)	€ 295	€ 260	€ 200
Prices are per room per night All prices are "plus VAT" (7% until 30 Jun 2010, 8% from 1 Jul) All rooms have a private en-suite bathroom Double rooms available with twin beds or double bed Extra bed (3rd person): € 70 per night Cot: Free, for child under 2 years Continental Breakfast: € 14 per person per day All rooms are "non-smoking" with the exception of two which are designated for smokers. A credit card number is required to confirm a reservation. Click Here For Currency Converter
Getaway Special 2 nights, including breakfast and a free bottle of Cava with hors d'oeuvres   Mid Low Standard € 360 € 310 Superior € 420 € 390 Limited availability

Cancellations:

Cancellation must be received in writing (fax or e-mail) no later than 48 hours before arrival. Cancellations after that time will be charged for the first night stay.