· Internet All bedrooms are equipped with individual internet connection (WIFI and ADSL). You may also use the computer and internet station located on the ground floor and available for the exclusive use of our clients. · Room service We offer a small menu of exquisite dishes which try to reflect the gastronomic heritage of San Sebastian and that you may savour in the privacy of your bedroom. · Concierge Our multi-lingual team is at your service, should you wish to reserve a table at one of the many Michelin starred restaurants in the area, organise an excursion or assist you with any question you may have. · Laundry Service We offer a washing and ironing service. · Complimentary bicycles and Complimentary beach towels. · Free daily Spanish and international press. · Airport transfers We can organise your transfer to and from one of the three nearby airports; Bilbao, San Sebastian / Fuenterrabia or Biarritz. · Complimentary parking in an enclosed garage Villa Soro offers a limited number of parking spaces in the garage inside the villa. We also have parking spaces in the garden.

Discover San Sebastian. · Leisure in San Sebastian Marked by Belle Epoque style buildings reminiscing the era when the city was a fashionable resort and the official summer residence of the Spanish royal family, birthplace of world renown artists such as Eduardo Chillida or Ignacio Zuloaga, and Spain's undisputed gastronomic capital, San Sebastian offers an amazing array of activities to its visitors. Following are a few suggestions of activities you can enjoy during your visit. Please do not hesitate to contact our reception staff if you require additional information. · Gastronomy From the consecrated chefs like Juan Mari Arzak (3* Michelin) situated only 500 mts from the hotel, Pedro Subijana (3* Michelin) or Martin Berasategui (3* Michelin) to the unbeatable local tapas called pinchos in the old part of town, and without forgetting the rising stars such as Andoni Aduriz (Mugaritz) and the classics such as Camara in Pasajes or Rekondo and Txomin, San Sebastian offers an impressive gastronomic selection. · Golf Only a few minutes away by car from Villa Soro, our clients can play golf at the Basozabal Golf Club. The Fuenterrabia Golf Club as well as the Zarautz Golf Club are also within a short drive of the hotel. Our staff can also book for you to play in one of the magnificent golf courses located in the French basque country, only 30 minutes away by car, such as Chiberta Golf Club in Biarritz, the Arcangues Golf Club, Makila Golf Club in Bassussary or Chantaco in Saint Jean de Luz. · Culture The Chillida Leku Museum is located only 10 minutes from the hotel by car in a spectacular 16th century traditional basque stone home. 40 iron sculpture masterpieces of the world renown artist Eduardo Chillida are exposed in the building and throughout the landscaped grounds. The Zuloaga Museum in Zumaia exhibits the paintings of the basque paintor Ignacio Zuloaga as well as the private collection of art that he acquired throughout his life including magnificent paintings by El Greco, Goya and Zurbaran. The beautiful coastal village of Getaria is only a short drive from Zumaia and hosts the Balenciaga Foundation, presided by couturier Hubert de Givenchy and honoring the work of couture's great master Cristobal Balenciaga. The Aquarium as well as the San Telmo Maritime Museum are two classic and appealling museums in San Sebastian which clearly illustrate the close relationship between this city and the sea. The famous Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao is only one hour away by car from Villa Soro. Our reception staff can inform you about the temporary exhibits at the museum and recommend restaurants in Bilbao. When you visit Bilbao, we also recommend that you visit the recently refurbished Museo de Bellas Artes which has a magnificent collection including paintings by Van Dyck, Zurbaran, Murillo and Goya as well as work from contemporary artists such as Francis Bacon, Oteiza and Tapies. · Outdoor activities The province of Guipuzcoa, the neighboring provinces of Navarra and Vizcaya as well as the French Basque region offer endless possibilities for excursions, treking, walks, Our reception staff will be more than glad to recommend different activities such as an excursion along the Bidasoa Valley, long walks along the endless beaches of the French Basque coast, a visit to the fortified town of Fuenterrabia or the aristocratic town of Onate, or a day of treking in the green mountains of Guipuzcoa.

GDS CODES: Sabre LX - 34019 | Galileo/Apollo LX - 18332 | Worldspan LX - EASVS | Amadeus LX - EAS703. · 2 nights + continental breakfast. · A bottle of French champagne. · A flower bouquet in the bedroom. · Transfer in chauffered car to and from San Sebastian Airport. · Visit to the Chillida Museum (2 tickets). · 2 nights + continental breakfast. · A bottle of Spanish cava and hors d'oeuvres. · A flower bouquet in the bedroom. · 30 minute aromatherapy massage at the La Perla Spa. · 2 nights + continental breakfast. · A bottle of Spanish cava. · A daily fresh fruit basket · 6pm late check-out on request. · Wellbeing treatment and aromatherapy massage at La Perla Spa. · 2 nights + continental breakfast. · A bottle of Spanish cava and hors d'oeuvres. *From 01/01/08 to 18/03/08 and from 01/11/08 to 31/12/08 CONDITIONS: - Packages availables on request. - Prices are for two people on a double occupancy basis. - Available arriving either Friday for two nights or Saturday for two nights. - If you wish to reserve midweek, please contact the hotel directly. - For the Prestige Weekend, transfers can also be organised from Bilbao or Biarritz airports as well as from San Sebastian or Hendaye's train station. For more information, please contact the hotel directly.

Wellbeing and tranquillity. 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 wellbeing and tranquillity. Each bedroom in Villa Soro is different. Refined details, plush fabrics, precious woods and natural light are some of the characteristics of our bedrooms, all of which have been decorated with art from local artists such as Jorge Oteiza, among others. All of our bedrooms are equipped with separate bath and shower, hair dryer, safe, individually controlled air conditioning, television featuring the main international channels, internet connection (WIFI and ADSL) and DVD players in all rooms. Villa Soro's bedrooms also feature a complimentary mini-bar service with water, soft drinks and juices. In the morning, Villa Soro offers a hearty and delicious breakfast which you may choose to enjoy in the privacy of your bedroom or in the dining room, located in the former serre or winter garden.

The detailed renovation of Villa Soro has managed to preserve the pleasant and familiar ambience of the stately ground floor. The main living room is very pleasant both in the winter with the lit fireplace and in the summer, flooded with sunlight. The original hardwood floors, the large and comfortable sofas, the antique furniture, and the grey and reddish fabrics invite you to read, relax or enjoy a leisurely conversation with friends. The bar and adjacent smaller living room are two other areas where you may choose to sit and enjoy an afternoon tea or a cocktail. The bar, located in part of the former dining room features the original oak wood panelling that was installed in the 19th century. The serre or winter garden has been converted into a warm and bright dining area where we serve breakfast. Villa Soro does not have a restaurant but our concierge service will be able to guide and recommend extraordinary gastronomic experiences in San Sebastian, without a doubt one of the world's gastronomic capitals.

On line reservations. A different hotel in San Sebastian. Villa Soro is a charming 25 bedroom hotel located in a renovated 19th century villa which has been declared a Historical Heritage Building of San Sebastian. Villa Soro is an outstanding new address for the discerning traveller, offering a harmonious balance between the warm and familiar atmosphere of a century-old home and the comfort and services of a luxury hotel. We are located in the centre of San Sebastian, within a five minute walk of the Zurriola beach, the Kursaal Concert and Convention Center and the old part of town. This stately home, situated on Avenida de Ategorrieta, was built in 1898 by Don Ramon Londaiz for his daughter Maria on the occasion of her engagement to Don Luis Gaytan de Ayala. For several generations, the Gaytan de Ayala family has lived in this home, which was known by the name of Eguzki Soro. Villa Soro has been renovated in its integrity with high quality materials, respecting the late nineteenth century style of the house and accentuating its uniqueness and extraordinary beauty. The villa has 15 magnificent bedrooms located on several floors. The other rooms are located in the former carriage house, who's facade is covered with English style bricks. Tranquillity, warmth and courtesy are the main characteristics of Villa Soro. A garden specially designed by the French landscape designer Ducasse in 1898, pleasant living areas reminiscing the family atmosphere of this stately home, and a very professional team permanently at your service. Avda. Ategorrieta, 61 - 20013 SAN SEBASTIAN (SPAIN) - Tel. +34 943 29 79 70 - Fax +34 943 29 79 71 -

The hotel is located on Avenida de Ategorrieta n° 61, on a tree-lined avenue and surrounded by other stately homes. We are within short walking distance of the Zurriola Beach and the Kursaal Convention Centre. The world renowned, three-star Michelin restaurant Arzak is only 500 metres or a two minute walk from Villa Soro, while the other highly regarded restaurants that make up San Sebastian's magnificent gastronomic experience are only minutes away by car. CITY CENTRE: 800 m. ZURRIOLA BEACH: 500 m. LA CONCHA BEACH: 1,8 km. 'ARZAK' RESTAURANT': 500 m. 'CHILLIDA LEKU' MUSEUM: 8 km. FUENTERRABIA AIRPORT: 18 km. TRAIN STATION (RENFE): 1,2 km. BUS STATION: 2,5 km. For detailed directions to Villa Soro, please click