Room Mate Gorka Hotel, San Sebastián

Pros

• It's hard to get any more central than this hotel: it's right on the pretty, French-designed Gipuzkoa Plaza and within walking distance of La Concha and Zurriola Beaches, the Old Town, and the San Sebastián Cathedral.
• Though the building is historic, rooms offer modern, elegant furnishings.
• Breakfast is served until noon—a nice perk if you'd like to sleep in.
• The fitness center is open 24/7.

Cons

• The best views come with the rooms facing the busy square, which can be a little noisy.
• There's no on-site restaurant. 
• There are no sea views from the hotel.
• The hotel lacks a spa or pool. 

Authenticity

Room Mate Gorka Hotel, a boutique hotel in San Sebastián, offers a contemporary stay in a historic building, complete with original iron balconies, collonades, and stained glass. Designed by the Cuadro Interior Studio with comfort as the top priority, the hotel goes a bit above and beyond the typical Room Mate establishment.

Location

In downtown San Sebastián, Room Mate Gorka offers a privileged location on Gipuzkoa Plaza, a beautiful French-designed square with gardens, ponds, and statues. From here, you can easily stroll to La Concha Beach or Konstituzio Plaza in the Old Town in just six minutes. The Cathedral of the Good Shepherd is eight minutes on foot, and Zurriola Beach in the Gros District near the Kurstall Center is about 10 minutes away.

Rooms & Bathrooms

Room Mate Gorka's spacious and bright rooms feature air-conditioning, a minibar, flat-screen TVs, desks, and a complete bathroom with a hairdryer, magnifying mirror, steam-resistant mirror, and amenities. Choose from rooms facing a large interior patio or those with balconies overlooking the square. Upgraded units offer a separate lounge and a king-sized bed.

Amenities

The hotel offers a concierge, a tour desk, a terrace, and a small fitness center that's open 24/7. The building has an elevator, but only some rooms are wheelchair accessible. The front desk is open around the clock. 

Family-Friendliness

Room Mate Gorka Hotel welcomes children of all ages. Complimentary cribs and extra beds are available for children between 3 and 12 years of age. There's a fee for those 12 and older. The Duplex Room option is a spacious option for families. The property is stroller-friendly, as there's an elevator to the upper floors.

Other Highlights

A breakfast buffet is offered each day from 7 am to noon. While there's no restaurant at the hotel, the stylish Bar Gorka, right next door, is open from 9:30 am to 11:00 pm. It offers a full-service bar, pintxos, the Basque equivalent of tapas, and terrace seating.