Leonardo Boutique Hotel San Se, San SebastianLeonardo Boutique Hotel San Se in San Sebastian, Spain has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 5 of 22 hotels we score in San Sebastian. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction: Tripadvisor 4.3.The Leonardo Boutique Hotel San Sebastian is a small 2-star hotel with 27 smoke-free rooms in the Gros district of San Sebastian, close to Zurriola Beach and within walking distance of the Old Town. Rooms come with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and televisions, and the hotel offers a 24-hour reception, a restaurant, a sun terrace and a rooftop pool lounge. Wheelchair access and cots make it workable for families, though pets are not allowed. Breakfast is available at a surcharge, and parking is charged by the hour rather than at a flat rate. It suits travellers who want a beachside base with good bus links into the centre at a modest star level.What stands out

Helpful, friendly staff

Short walk to Zurriola Beach

Comfortable, clean, spacious rooms

Good bus links to the centre

Watch out for

Parking charged hourly, no flat rate

Breakfast costs extra

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