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HOTEL MARIA CRISTINA - SAN SEBASTIAN
The Maria Cristina Hotel in San Sebastian is an institution in the Basque country’s hospitality circuit.
Since its inauguration in 1912, it has remained closely bound to the history, vicissitudes and cultural
life of the city of San Sebastian. For its one hundredth anniversary, the property entrusted the HBA
design studio in London with the project of restyling the interiors of this five-star luxury hotel. Zonca
Lighting was entrusted with the creation of unique tailored pieces so as to furnish the hotel with a
classic style, without renouncing the introduction of design details. The beautiful interiors are in-
spired by the Belle Époque and stand out for their majestic columns, nineteenth-century portraits,
refined silk brocades and the spectacular armed chandeliers. The decor is surprisingly eclectic and
the crystals of the ceiling chandeliers and the silks of the lampshades on the walls complete the at-
mosphere of this prestigious luxury hotel with a ‘Made in Italy’ touch.
