San Sebastian, SpainCentro
Hotel Palacio Bellas Artes San Sebastián, Curio Collection by Hilton
Theatrical cinema showpiece
Centro San Sebastian, Spain
Opened
2026
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
The house
HiltonTheatrical cinema showpiece
Guests enter through the former stage beneath a proscenium arch into a circular lobby defined by cinematic drama and curved seating.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Rose velvet walls, heavy drapery, and theatrical detailing fill spaces anchored by a circular central lobby.
Notable
A restored 1914 Beaux-Arts theatre and cinema preserving its original Belle Époque dome and proscenium arch.
Listed
Basque culinary traditions take shape through experimental tasting menus at signature restaurant Lotu in the Amara district.
What they say
Also in Wallpaper*.
One of Spain’s earliest grand movie theatres just entered a second act as a striking hotel.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along Urbieta Kalea in the Amara district, the hotel is a quiet walk south of the cathedral and Old Town pintxo bars.
The rooms
Rooms styled after theatre stalls and private boxes feature rose velvet walls, deep drapery, and rounded seating that echo the auditorium.
The gym
- Gym
- On-site fitness centre with cardio and strength equipment.
At the table
Chef Andoni Luis Aduriz directs Lotu's Basque menu from a mezzanine dining room looking out over the lobby.
How it began
Built in 1914 by architect Ramón Cortázar, this Beaux-Arts cinema sat closed for four decades before its Belle Époque dome was restored.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.