A 4-star hotel on Plaza de los Remedios, in a building that used to be a cinema. The Hotel Dorma Coliseum Santander is next to the Town Hall and about 5 minutes from the Cathedral, so it is a good fit if you want to get around the centre without a car.
Location and getting around
From Plaza de los Remedios you reach Santander Town Hall in under 5 minutes on foot. The Cathedral and the train and bus stations are about 5 minutes away, and the Centro Botín about 10.
The ferry terminal is about a 10-minute walk away. El Sardinero beach is about 35 minutes on foot; if you do not fancy the walk, a taxi is the alternative.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have air conditioning, satellite television, a free safe and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. There is free wifi throughout the hotel.
It has a gym and a café-bar serving tapas and drinks. Breakfast is a buffet, although you can also order it à la carte.
Who it suits
- You are going to Santander for culture and want the Centro Botín and the Cathedral close by.
- You arrive by train or bus and want to walk little with your suitcase.
- You do not want to stop exercising while travelling.
- You are travelling as a couple and plan to do everything on foot.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00, with photo ID and a credit card. Rooms must be vacated before 12:00. There is no restaurant of its own beyond the café-bar, and no parking is listed. Compare it with other 4-star hotels.