Silken Río Santander is located on the seafront next to El Sardinero beach. It boasts elegant architecture and offers unique coastal views. This hotel combines modern comforts with a prime location in the heart of Santander, near prominent attractions.
Location
The hotel is strategically situated near important routes, making travel accessible. It is just a short walk from the Grand Casino Sardinero and a 10-minute bus ride from the city center. Visitors can easily reach attractions like the Peninsula of Magdalena and the Maritime Museum.
Rooms
The hotel features 88 bright and elegantly furnished rooms. Many rooms offer stunning views of the beach and the Cantabrian Sea. All accommodations are soundproofed and equipped with modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and minibars. Family rooms are available, providing additional space and comfort for larger groups.
Eat & Drink
Marea Alta is the hotel's on-site restaurant, known for its fresh Cantabrian seafood and innovative dishes. Guests can enjoy a daily buffet breakfast with a variety of fresh products. The restaurant’s large windows provide panoramic views of the sea, enhancing the dining experience.
Leisure & Business
Silken Río Santander offers leisure amenities including a terrace with lovely views and a café with flexible hours. The hotel is equipped with five function rooms for various events, capable of accommodating up to 180 guests. Comprehensive audiovisual services are available for business meetings and special occasions.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Comfortable Stay
My room was spacious and boasted a stunning beach view. The comfortable bed made for a perfect night's sleep.view full review
Good Breakfast
The breakfast offered a good variety, though it could use some fresh vegetable options. Still, it was enjoyable and satisfying each morning.view full review
Easy Parking
Finding parking nearby was a breeze, with free options just a short walk from the hotel, which made our stay more convenient.view full review
Very Clean
The hotel was impressively clean, and my room was regularly maintained after I left for the day, enhancing the overall experience.view full review
Asociacion de Amigos del Camino de Santiago Ruamayor
Camino de Santiago en Santander
1.3
mi
39004 Santander
Monumento a Los Raqueros
1.3
mi
Nearby
Beach
Sardinero
1300 ft
Plaza de Italia
Gran Casino Sardinero
700 ft
Beach
Playa Primera de El Sardinero
1300 ft
Calle Iglesia 1
Church of San Roque
1700 ft
Plaza Italia
600 ft
Av. Castañeda
Piquio Gardens
1500 ft
Playa Santander
1500 ft
Restaurants
Marea Alta
100 ft
Avenida de la Reina Victoria 153
Restaurante Maremondo
700 ft
Plaza de Italia S/N
Dondenando
500 ft
Calle de Joaquin Costa 43
Gastro BAR COSTA 43
500 ft
Calle de Joaquin Costa 43
Alamar
600 ft
Calle de Joaquin Costa 43 Patio
Heladeria La Italiana
500 ft
Plaza De Italia
Restaurante Miramar
700 ft
Plaza de Italia
Restaurante Los Infantes Gourmet
900 ft
Calle Maura
Reviews and Ratings
Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
70%
liked the hotel and would stay again
great location
delicious dining
claustrphobic room layout
indifferent service
7.0/10
Very good
Rooms
7.2
Location
8.2
Service
6.4
Dining
7.1
Guest reviews
7.0/10
based on 13 review
3.5/5
based on 848 review
8.5
8.5/10based on 4673 review
#14 of 27 hotels in Santander based on Tripadvisor
William
United Kingdom,
April
2024
6.8/10
The hotel had a spacious and well-equipped room with a beautiful beach view, but it was situated over an air extraction system and a car park, which could have been noisy and less picturesque. The service was excellent overall, with a helpful receptionist providing a beach towel, despite some staff not being very friendly. The location was pleasant, overlooking a beautiful beach and offering secure garage parking nearby. The dining experience was mediocre, with slow replenishment and lukewarm coffee. Overall, a mixed but decent stay.
Rooms
7.0
My room was spacious and well equipped with a beautiful beach view, but the location over the air extraction system and car park was a downside.
Service
8.0
The service was excellent, and a receptionist kindly provided a towel for the beach, yet some staff members were not overly friendly.
Location
8.0
The location was pleasant, overlooking a beautiful beach, and offering secure garage parking nearby.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was rather poor, with slow replenishment and lukewarm coffee.
Facilities
6.0
Harold
United States of America,
April
2024
6.8/10
The hotel is ideally located across the road from Sardinero Beach, offering great views over a large sand bay. The rooms, though a bit noisy with sound transfer from other rooms, were a pleasant surprise despite the Amiko flooring being a bit challenging for dogs. Service was courteous but somewhat indifferent, with quirky comments like 'requesting does not mean booking' and a need for improvement in preparing scrambled eggs. The location is perfect for beach lovers and those visiting the city center, being a short walk to Palacio de la Magdalena.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms, albeit a bit noisy with sound transfer, were a pleasant surprise despite the challenging Amiko flooring for dogs.
Service
6.0
Service was courteous but somewhat indifferent, with quirky comments like 'requesting does not mean booking' and a need for improvement in preparing scrambled eggs.
Location
8.0
The hotel is ideally located across the road from Sardinero Beach, offering great views over a large sand bay, near Palacio de la Magdalena and a short drive from the port.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were limited, but the European fare was decent, with the highlight being the option for a custom omelette, despite pricey items.
Facilities
Facilities were sufficient overall, catering to basic needs.
Joe
United States of America,
March
2024
6.4/10
I had a mixed experience at the hotel. While the location couldn't have been better with a fantastic view of Sardinero beach and a close proximity to the Palacio de la Magdalena, the noisy setting up starting early in the morning was quite bothersome. The rooms were clean and had a spacious bathroom, but the underpowered air conditioning made it hot and stuffy at night. The dining was just fair, not meeting my expectations, but the option for a personalized omelette was a nice touch.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were clean with a spacious bathroom and a comfortable bed, but the underpowered AC made it hot and stuffy at night. The floors being a bit skittish for pets was a humorous observation.
Service
5.0
The service was lacking except for the first check-in experience where the staff was helpful and kind. Some additional customer service skills are needed to enhance the overall guest experience.
Location
9.0
The location was fantastic, directly across from the beach, providing a beautiful view of Sardinero beach and being very close to the Palacio de la Magdalena.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was just fair, not meeting my expectations. It was great for vegetarians, but overall, it did not impress. The value for the money paid seemed okay.
Facilities
7.0
Charles
United Kingdom,
February
2024
7.0/10
I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The sea-facing room offered great views of the beach, but it smelled of stale cigarette smoke and was a bit tired. The service, though courteous, felt a little indifferent for the price we paid. The location was convenient being right at the seafront with easy access to the beach but fell below expectations. The dining, with various options including fresh fruit and orange juice, was delicious and represented excellent value for money. Overall, it was an average stay with some highlights and drawbacks.
Rooms
7.0
The sea-facing room had great views of the beach.
Service
6.0
The service was courteous but a little indifferent for the price paid.
Location
6.0
The hotel is conveniently located at the seafront with easy beach access.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was delicious with a wide variety of options.
Facilities
The facilities included home-made jams and a variety of food options.
Samuel
United States of America,
January
2024
8.2/10
The hotel offered a basic stay with views over a car park instead of the beautiful beach as advertised. The service was very helpful despite some limitations on what was included. The location was good, not far from the center and with lively beach views. The dining experience was wonderful, especially the wide-ranging breakfast options.
Rooms
7.0
The room overlooked an air extraction system and a car park, not the beach as expected. It was basic but clean.
Service
8.0
The staff was amazing and very helpful, especially considering the language barrier. Some services were charged separately.
Location
8.0
The hotel was conveniently located, not too far from the center, with lively beach views.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was outstanding, with a wonderful and delicious breakfast.
Facilities
9.0
The hotel provided a fantastic choice of cuisine and excellent dining options.
Gerry
United Kingdom,
January
2024
6.6/10
The hotel offers stunning sea views, although my stay was hindered by a small ant issue in the room. The service had some hiccups, particularly with malfunctioning cafe machines. The location was fabulous right by the beach, but the dining experience left much to be desired. Overall, a mixed experience with both positives and negatives.
Rooms
7.0
The room had an almost 360 degree view over the sea, which was a lovely surprise. Despite the ant incident, I received a small apology.
Service
6.0
The service was good overall, despite some issues in the cafe with malfunctioning machines.
Location
8.0
The location was fantastic, right across the street from the beach. Parking in a secured garage nearby was convenient, but there was a slight issue with the heating option.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was just fair and a bit overpriced at €15 per person.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were satisfactory, but with some room for improvement.
Aidan Ryan
United Kingdom,
December
2023
7.8/10
The hotel offers an enlightening beach and plaza view but the room layout with steep steps was worrisome. Service was attentive though occasionally noisy. Location excels with beach proximity, but parking is a slight distance away.
Rooms
7.0
The room had a great ocean view, but the steep steps and lack of hand rail were concerning.
Service
7.0
The service was nice and attentive, though there were occasional noise disturbances during the day.
Location
9.0
The hotel is fabulously situated right on the beach, but secure parking is 200 meters away.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was delightful, especially with the personalized late breakfast request.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel has pleasant dining options and offers a variety of homemade dishes.
Donald
United States of America,
November
2023
7.4/10
My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. While the room was quiet and comfortable, it was disappointing not to have a sea view despite requesting one. The additional bedroom and bed settee felt a bit claustrophobic at times, but overall, the stay was decent.
Rooms
7.0
The room was quiet even though it faced the sea, but unfortunately, had no sea view despite requesting it. The layout with an additional bedroom and an alcove with a bed settee was a bit claustrophobic.
Service
6.0
The staff was courteous but a little indifferent, which was a bit disappointing. However, the hotel employees were very kind and nice.
Location
9.0
The location was fantastic, looking over Sardinero beach. It was amazing, definitely worth paying for the sea view option. The proximity to the beach and other amenities made it a great choice for me.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was delightful with delicious options. The variety of sweet and savory dishes, including international and local products, made for a satisfying meal.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were standard but complete, offering everything needed for a comfortable stay.
great location
claustrphobic room layout
Georgia
United Kingdom,
October
2023
7.4/10
I had a beautiful view of the sea and found my room very clean and comfortable, although it was a bit small for the price paid. The Amtiko flooring made it challenging for my dog to walk around comfortably due to its skittish nature. Additionally, the room overlooked an air extraction system and a car park instead of the promised beach view in the ad.
Rooms
8.0
The room was clean and comfortable with a beautiful view of the sea, but it was small for the price paid and had challenging Amtiko flooring for my dog.
Service
7.0
I found the staff not communicative enough initially, but they eventually impressed me with their helpfulness, particularly the receptionist who got me a towel for the beach. They could improve their customer skills, though.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was perfect, right in front of the beach and near the Grand Casino and Plaza del Sardinero. It was a short bus ride into town, and I got a value deal that made my stay very affordable in this expensive part of town.
Dining
7.0
While the dining options were pricy, I opted for the snack bar and found it to be a great value with attentive staff. The food offered a classic hotel selection with reasonably varied options.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel provided the usual amenities and services you would expect but lacked any standout features. The options were satisfactory but not exceptional.
Great view
Small rooms
Barbara
United States of America,
September
2023
7.4/10
I was on the 5th floor with a balcony, and the room had a fantastic sea view, although it was extremely small and loud. The hotel overlooks the Bay of Biscay, and the size of the room was incredibly small, like tiny tiny.
Rooms
6.0
The room was fantastic with the sea view but extremely small, old, and loud.
Service
7.0
The staff were friendly and helpful, especially the gentleman working in the cafe who was very welcoming and pleasant. However, there were moments when they seemed preoccupied with phone calls.
Location
9.0
The location of the hotel was fantastic, right across the road from the beach with lively views.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was mixed; while the breakfast had an extensive choice including bacon and eggs, some dishes were not as hot as desired.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offers a range of facilities to meet guests' needs.
James
United Kingdom,
July
2023
7.4/10
The hotel is situated right by the beach with small but comfortable rooms. The rooms would benefit from modernization, but overall, the stay was comfortable despite encountering ants which were promptly addressed by the reception. The service was friendly but struggled with handling multiple customers simultaneously and some noise disturbances. The location is excellent for beach lovers, offering a fabulous view and easy access to the beach. The dining experience was decent, offering good options and value for the money paid. The hotel facilities were satisfactory.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms, though in need of modernizing, were comfortable and had an interconnected layout with a sofa in the middle. Despite some ant issues, the reception offered a small apology.
Service
6.0
The service, although friendly and helpful, had difficulties managing multiple customers simultaneously and occasionally lacked visibility. Some noise disturbances were observed during the stay.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location is excellent, right across from the beach, providing a fabulous view and easy access to the beach. It is a great spot for beach enthusiasts.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was good with an extensive choice of options, including a special preparation upon request. The value for money paid for the meal was considered adequate.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities at the hotel were acceptable, meeting basic needs during the stay.
Great location
Ant issues
Herbert
United States of America,
June
2023
7.2/10
The hotel was a lovely surprise with interconnected rooms overlooking the beaches and sea, making it a worthwhile stay. However, the service had its shortcomings, and the location was not ideal despite being in a central area. The dining experience provided good value for money while the facilities were satisfactory.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms were lovely surprises, interconnected with a little area with a sofa in the middle, making the stay worthwhile.
Service
6.0
The service had its issues, with malfunctioning machines and a lack of assistance, but the price paid was fair for what was provided.
Location
6.0
The location was not ideal, unfortunately at the rear of the hotel, despite being in a central area in Santander overlooking the Sardinero beach.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was satisfactory, with a good selection and excellent value for the price paid.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities provided were decent and met our needs during the stay.
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