Luxury hotel holiday Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra San Sebastian

Taking pride of place on the Bay of La Concha in San Sebastian, Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra is large four star hotel poised right beside the beach. Resplendent in 19th century style, the hotel offers many rooms with sea view and also has a Michelin-recognised restaurant. Ideal for a gourmet and beach holiday in the Basque region of northern Spain.
Included in your Expressions holiday
  • Accommodation in a double or twin room on bed and breakfast
  • Scheduled flights with British Airways London to Bilbao
  • Hire of a group A car for the duration of the holiday
  • Concierge service and Expressions Holidays regional helpful hints
  • Optional room, car and flight upgrades. Details on request

Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra, San Sebastian

Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra is a 4-star boutique hotel in a lovely beachfront location. Delicious local cuisine and cosy, relaxing accommodation afford guests a relaxing and restorative retreat from the bustle of San Sebastian.

Facts in brief

Official star rating 4

Location The hotel is located overlooking La Concha Beach in San Sebastian

Closest airport Bilbao

Distance from airport The hotel is 75-minutes' drive from Bilbao Airport

Hotel facilities and services

Restaurant, Cocktail Bar, 4 Lounges, 24-hour Reception, Room Service, Laundry, WiFi, Complimentary Newspapers, Parking, Beach, Concierge, Currency Exchange, Terrace, Access to local gyms with a discount.

Complimentary

WiFi.

Out and about nearby

Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra is located on the seafront of the Bay of La Concha, with the city's main attractions within walking distance.

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What particularly impresses us each time we use your services is that ‘what we expect we get’ eg car hire, rooms selected, all with no hassle. Not sure how you do it!!
Mr W, July 2022

Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Petite double room with sea view for 5 nights

From about

£1,680

Holiday Code EXH1559

The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.

Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra, San Sebastian

Room descriptions

Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra has 167 rooms and suites with air conditioning, satellite TV, direct phone line, minibar, hairdryer, safe, WiFi and desk.

Petite Double with either City View or Sea View
Classic Room with City View
Deluxe Room with Sea View
Superior Room with City View
Attic Terrace with Sea View
Attic Terrace with City View
Attic Terrace with Sea View and Jacuzzi
Junior Suite with Sea View
Suite Mata Hari

Special offers for this holiday>

What particularly impresses us each time we use your services is that ‘what we expect we get’ eg car hire, rooms selected, all with no hassle. Not sure how you do it!!
Mr W, July 2022

Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Petite double room with sea view for 5 nights

From about

£1,680

Holiday Code EXH1559

The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.

Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra, San Sebastian

The journey and how you get there

For a holiday to Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra, San Sebastian, Expressions Holidays includes scheduled flights with British Airways from London to Bilbao. Flights may be available from other UK airports with Easyjet and Jet2 for example. If you are combining this hotel with stays elsewhere, you may want to consider flying into one airport and out of another. We can arrange this for you. The hotel is about 1 hour 10 minutes’ drive from the airport and we recommend that we book for you either a private car transfer or a hire-car, depending on the itinerary.

Additional information

Children: Children are welcome at the hotel and cots and extra beds are available on request and at an extra charge.

Special offers

Call to make your booking and save an extra £50 per adult Call us instead of emailing us when you are thinking of booking a holiday and save an extra £50 per adult (in addition to any special offers that might be available). We want to talk to you to discuss your requirements and a phone call is usually the best way for you to define what you want enabling us to respond more accurately. We want to talk to you and you save an extra £50 per adult.

What particularly impresses us each time we use your services is that ‘what we expect we get’ eg car hire, rooms selected, all with no hassle. Not sure how you do it!!
Mr W, July 2022

Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Petite double room with sea view for 5 nights

From about

£1,680

Holiday Code EXH1559

The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.

Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra, San Sebastian

Cultural highlights of Spanish Basque country

Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum, a Frank Gehry-designed landmark which transformed the city. The charming old town of San Sebastian, located between the beach and the river. Vitoria-Gasteiz, the capital of the Basque Country which is home to a mediaeval old town and two cathedrals. Guernica, a small town which was bombed during WWII and inspired a famous painting by Picasso. Fishing villages between Bilbao and San Sebastian including Bakio, Bermeo, Zumaia and Lekeitio, some of which are home to wonderful beaches and are also popular surf spots. Hondarribia, a historic town situated on the border with France. Pelota, a traditional ball game which is played throughout the region on a two-walled court. Numerous bars across the region which serve ‘pinchos’ (a Basque version of tapas), including those in Logroño. Wine-producing towns across La Rioja where visitors can enjoy cellar tours and wine tastings, which can also be enjoyed at the luxury vineyard hotels which we feature. Yuso and Suso Monasteries, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in La Rioja. The fortress city of Pamplona, renowned for the annual bull running festival.

Gastronomy of Spanish Basque country

The Basque Country is renowned for its varied and innovative cuisine, with numerous Michelin-starred restaurants found across the region. San Sebastian alone is home to eight Michelin-starred restaurants, two of which have been included within the top ten of Restaurant magazine's list of the world's 50 best restaurants. Wine is of course an incredibly important product, primarily in La Rioja which is known for its high-quality reds as well as a number of good white and rosé wines. A regional variation of tapas called ‘pinchos' can be found throughout the Basque Country and Navarre, frequently eaten as a snack in bars. Regional cooking varies according to location, with plenty of fresh fish and shellfish to be found along the coastline and a greater use of meat and game further inland. Local dishes include ‘Bacalao' (salt cod), ‘Marmitako' (fresh tuna stew), ‘Cordero al Chilindron' (spicy lamb stew) and ‘Txangurro relleno' (stuffed spider crabs).

Festivals in Spanish Basque country

19 to 20 January: San Sebastian Drum Festival, 29 June: Haro Wine Festival, 6 to 14 July: Los Sanfermines Bull Running Festival (Pamplona), July: San Sebastian Jazz Festival, 4 to 9 August: Festival of the Virgin Mary (Vitoria-Gasteiz), August: Bilbao's Big Week, September: San Sebastian International Film Festival, September: San Mateo Wine Festival (Logroño).

Climate in Spanish Basque country

The Basque Country's climate is generally quite mild and wet, although there is some variation between coastal and inland areas. The Basque coast experiences relatively high levels of rainfall, cold winters and warm summers where temperatures regularly reach 25 degrees, whilst some areas further south enjoy a Mediterranean climate, with hot summers and little rain.

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