Numad Studios

No air conditioning. Room was 26+ degrees continually. Numad reception not staffed so next door Arima hotel staff explained air con is turned off during off season. Only fan heater/thermostat available which they said is better left off. Opening windows to deal with heat interferes with blackout blinds functionality, needed as this room was at front of building where signs/lighting are, plus noise and smells get you from downstairs. Room was directly above entrance so you get social smokers in front of building, some from taxis and also a tour bus which stopped near window after midnight. Room doors are heavy and slam loudly down main corridor, probably less of an issue if it's cool enough to sleep and you're not also near the exit stairs when a group heads off for an early breakfast/late night out. I should have asked for another room in hindsight as the rooms near the front need air-con more than the rest probably do. Could have been a great stay.

A lovely hotel just outside the main area of San Sebastián. The distance wasn’t a problem as there were very regular buses that would bring us into the city within 15 minutes. We opted for breakfast each morning which was a great mixture of cooked and fresh food. Staff were all very friendly throughout our stay. We used the self service laundry room which was great, but the machine would only accept cash at the time. The room we stayed in had great facilities (fridge, microwave, electric stove). The TV in our room was not working, we had mentioned it to reception a few times but nobody came to our room to take a look. We really enjoyed our time here and would go back.

Numad apartments and Irima Hotel are set on the hillside about 15 minutes out of San Sebastian. Its a modern hotel surrounded by tall trees and pathways that you can stroll around. Our first room was the standard self catering studio. It was all clean and nice, but we asked if we could pay more and upgrade to one of the few larger apartments which have a terrace. We were moved to room 248 and I would definitely recommend this if your budget allows. The hotel staff obligingly moved all our luggage for us whilst we were out in San Sebastian for the day. There is a fantastic, very regular bus service, (about every 10 minutes), number 28 which goes from the roundabout right next to the hotel, and takes you right down to the edge of old town. The reception staff were very welcoming, and the ambience was chilled. There is a nice cafe and bar. Breakfast was very reasonable, although you have everything in the apartment if you want to do your own thing. The hotel also has a pool and spa, which may be included if you are staying in the hotel, not sure, but to us apartment dwellers they were charging 30 euros pp for 1 and a half hours. We thought that was abit steep, so didn't try it. Also there is an outdoor pool, which looks lovely but it doesn't open until mid June. I don't know if that is an extra cost. All in all, a great spot, and a very comfortable stay away from the hubbub of the city.

We like that the hotel is very near to the Old Town (15 min drive) and if you don't have a car you can take the bus right in the corner