Silken Rio Hotel Santander travel guide

Location.The beachfront Hotel Silken Rio Santander is housed in a traditionally styled property with a glass turret, and is located in the lively and historic Spanish city of Santander. Santander Cathedral is 2.5 kilometres from the hotel, as is the Museum of Fine Arts. Santander Airport is five kilometres distance, an approximate driving time of 10 minutes.

Hotel Features. Multilingual staff at the 24- hour front desk can offer the use of a safe-deposit box and the air-conditioned public areas have wireless Internet access. The hotel also houses a lounge bar offering a wide range of international drinks, and there is a business centre and meeting facilities. Other practical amenities include laundry facilities, room service, and parking available nearby (surcharge).

Restaurant La Cupula serves regional specialities, such as Ragout of Milk-fed Lamb Sweetbreads with fresh Artichokes, and Loin of Rabbit with Picón Cheese Sauce, in a contemporary setting with sea views.

Guestrooms.The 89 guestrooms, over five floors, have light, neutral decor, contemporary furnishings and fitted carpets. All are equipped with satellite television, high-speed Internet connections, telephones, climate control, minibars, safes and hair dryers. Cribs are available on request.

Expert Tip.Santander's Museum of Fine Arts, 2.5 kilometres from the hotel, features works by local artists and several watercolours by Goya.