Hotel Marques de Santillana

We wanted a stop close to Santander to be at port for mid-day next morning. this seemed a possibility with restaurant options close by. Attracted by unrealistic suggestions of plentiful easy nearby parking - yes some of it's free (albeit a lot less in reality than is suggested) and there is a lot of double parking by residents waiting to find a space to park their car in the spaces that are truly free - for several blocks around. In the end 2 and a half hours after arrival I finally parked in Town Hall car park €11.95 for 24 hours. Difficult to find way in and because of roadworks way out and obviously not close to hotel for unloading - nowhere to do so outside hotel! Torrelavega is a nightmare to get into and out of! Very slow zones, roadworks and lack of signage to quick exit! Allow a good hour if not 90 minutes to be at Santander port. Local restaurant La Tienda in nearby church square provided good tapas style options for eating - but not before 8:00 PM. Hotel is a bit tired - next door is a car workshop - but we were not disturbed by that. No air conditioning so stuffy and airless and window opens onto a walkway so not secure enough to leave open at night. No room safe to keep valuables secure whilst out for a meal! Bed comfortable enough and bathroom all OK - good shower - sensible height possible. Clean and basic - it claims 3 stars ??? Couldn't find an English speaking news station on TV

The location is excellent. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Excellent location; right in the center of the city. Many places to eat. Hotel was very clean; rooms were very clean and staff was very friendly. No parking in the hotel; that is a minus, but you can find parking around.

The hotel was pretty central and ok for an overnighter before moving on. Some cafes nearby.

Arrived late but checked in no problem. All we wanted for a pre ferry stop. Thanks

One night stop before next day ferry to UK. Very clean, large room and large bright bathroom. Very comfortable but no air con. Free parking was on street and hit or miss for space outside hotel. No bar, only used for breakfast but location very central and numerous bars and restaurants within easy walking distance. Staff very pleasant and helpful. Would definitely stay there again.

El wifi cae cada 5 minutos, y hay que volver a introducir usuario y contraseña cada vez. Había dos pelos largos en la sábana y dentro de la cama; lo comentamos en recepción y nos ofrecieron cambio de habitación, que agradecimos pero declinamos, ya instalados. El enchufe en la habitación está sobre el cabecero de la cama y en el centro, alejado de las mesillas. La ducha funciona estupendamente con abundante agua caliente. No recomendamos el desayuno, escaso para las 10:00 aunque disponible hasta las 10:30. La ubicación es excelente, aparcamos en la calle cerca del hotel y el precio es asequible.

La habitación está bien, las camas son muy cómodas, limpieza, buen trato del personal y desayuno bien también. El baño es muy grande aunque un poco antiguo pero muy limpio. El personal de recepción muy simpáticos y atentos. Volveremos si estamos por la zona.

El alojamiento muy cómodo y tranquilo. El personal del hotel excelente