San Sebastian, SpainMiraconcha
Nobu Hotel San Sebastián
Minimalist Belle Époque villa
Miraconcha San Sebastian, Spain
Opened
2023
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LuxeOutside the door
The house
Nobu HotelsMinimalist Belle Époque villa
This turn-of-the-century coastal palace runs with quiet Japanese discipline, paring grand architecture down to clean lines above the bay.
“the changing light over Santa Clara Island and the surrounding hills creates one of San Sebastián’s most beautiful moments”
What it’s good at
Notable
Francisco Urcola's 1912 Palacio Vista Eder, preserved along the Paseo de Miraconcha.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
the Nobu Hotel San Sebastián’s 20 guest rooms… combine the brand’s signature modern Japanese minimalism with contemporary-luxe comforts, local details and, in many cases, terraces looking out over the bay.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The promenade follows La Concha beach right outside, reaching the pintxo bars of the Old Town in fifteen minutes.
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The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling headboards rise behind the beds. Custom wardrobes are wrapped in linen and open to bright red lacquer.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
A rooftop infinity plunge pool looks straight across La Concha Bay, set beside a wood-slatted fitness room.
At the table
The second-floor restaurant serves black cod miso above the bay, opening out to an open-air cocktail terrace.
The original façade has been maintained down to the tiniest detail, leaving the newly built areas in a discreet dark color to highlight further the renovation work.
How it began
The villa was once a private aristocratic residence, taking its original name from ederra, the Basque word for beautiful.
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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.