Santander, SpainPuerto Chico
Hotel Vincci Puertochico
Harborside marina hotel
Puerto Chico Santander, Spain
Renovated
2003
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
VincciHarborside marina hotel
This petite hotel runs on Santander's maritime rhythm, set right across Calle Castelar from the working marina.
What it’s good at
Listed
Renovated interiors pair tailored contemporary lines with warm woods and neutral tones.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
This intimate boutique hotel occupies an enviable position directly facing Santander's bay, where local sailors still dock in the Puerto Chico marina.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Puerto Chico marina sits just across the street, with the Cantabrian Maritime Museum a short stroll along the promenade.
The rooms
Harborside rooms look straight across Santander Bay, and top-floor rooms add private balconies over the water.
Bar Lounge
Woven stools line a terracotta corrugated counter in the lobby lounge, where bartenders pour cocktails and serve tapas.
At the table
Buffet breakfasts bring Spanish tortilla and Ibérico charcuterie to wood-paneled dining tables beneath woven straw pendant lights.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.