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Akelarre

Straddling the coastal hills just outside San Sebastián, design hotel Akelarre is a perfect storm of head-turning interiors, dining worthy of three Michelin stars and a location overlooking the Bay of Biscay. Built alongside Pedro Subijana’s iconic restaurant of the same name, this hotel pushes all the right buttons to delight gourmands, wine lovers and design devotees alike. Envisioned by Madrid-based architects Mecanismo, the modernist design scheme is the perfect counterpart to Subijana’s cutting-edge cuisine; like his cooking, everything here begins with the best raw ingredients (such as black marble, pale oak and filitia stone), which have been prepared, combined and finished with the panache of a star chef at the top of his game.

Akelarre is in the hills of Monte Igueldo, a 15-minute drive from the centre of San Sebastián.

Room Types

Double Horizon

These 50sq m rooms are bright and spacious, furnished in minimalist style that prizes quality over ornamentation. Each has a king-size bed, mid-century-modern lounge furniture and floor-to-ceiling windows that open onto a furnished terrace overlooking the Cantabrian Sea. Clad in pale wood and stone, the ensuite bathroom has a sunken bath tub with a sea view, a walk-in shower and twin sinks. Large mirrors catch the light streaming through the window, making it feel particularly roomy. There’s also free WiFi, a TV with a Bang & Olufsen sound system and Apple TV, a minibar and bath products by Per Purr.

from £644

Panoramic Deluxe

Furnished in minimalist style that prizes clean lines over ornamentation, these 60sq m rooms are a design-lover's delight, combining elegant mid-century styles with subtle lighting and natural, earthy tones. Each has a king-size bed, lounge area and floor-to-ceiling windows that open onto a furnished terrace overlooking the Cantabrian Sea. Clad in pale wood and stone, the ensuite bathroom has a sunken bath tub with a sea view, a walk-in shower and twin sinks. There’s also free WiFi; a TV with a Bang & Olufsen sound system and Apple TV; a minibar and bath products by Per Purr. An extra bed can be added to the room on request and subject to availability. Each extra bed is €99 a night, which includes breakfast and VAT.

from £904

Akelarre Ocean Suite

Flooded with light by to their vast floor-to-ceiling windows, these 100sq m suites are inherently calming, combining elegant mid-century style with subtle lighting and natural, earthy tones. Each has a king-size bed, a spacious living area with a sofa and lounge chairs, a walk-in dressing room and a furnished terrace overlooking the Cantabrian Sea. There’s also a stone-lined indoor/outdoor plunge pool with an equally impressive sea view. Clad in pale wood and white granite, the ensuite bathroom has a sunken bath tub, a walk-in shower and twin sinks. There’s also free WiFi; a TV with a Bang & Olufsen sound system and Apple TV; a minibar and bath products by Per Purr. An extra bed can be added to the room on request and subject to availability. Each extra bed is €99 a night, which includes breakfast and VAT.

from £1766

Location

Padre Orkolaga, 56, San Sebastián, Donostia, 20008

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