Four-star hotel in Santander, in a former cinema, with rooms with bathtubs, suites with a seating area, a gym and Bambalinas Café.
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Dorma Coliseum is a 4-star hotel in Santander, housed in a former cinema building and 450 m from Centro Botín. Its distinctive façade retains the character of the building, while the modern interiors provide a comfortable base for a stay as a couple, with family or for work.
The rooms have air conditioning, a free-to-use safe, satellite TV and a private bathroom; all have a bathtub, and some offer city views or a seating area. Options include double rooms, triple rooms and suites of up to 32 m² for a maximum of three people. The hotel has a gym, free Wi-Fi in the communal areas and paid private garage parking, with limited spaces that cannot be reserved. Bambalinas Café serves tapas, drinks and a daily set menu, and breakfast is buffet-style. The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption is 260 m away, and the bus and train stations are 350 m and 510 m away.
Dorma Coliseum has six room types, from double rooms to suites, for two or three people. Room sizes range from 14 to 32 m². In the double rooms, you can choose between a large double bed or two single beds, while the triple options have three single beds. All rooms have a private bathroom with a bathtub and air conditioning; they also have a flat-screen TV and minibar. The safe and hairdryer complete the standard amenities.
Rooms with city views add an urban perspective, while the suites stand out for their 32 m² and a seating area. The Junior Suite is set up for two guests; the Family Suite accommodates up to three and combines a single bed with a large double bed. The suites also have a sofa, bathrobe and slippers. You can choose a compact room, a triple configuration or a stay with a lounge area.
At 14 m² and suitable for two people, this room combines a bathtub and minibar with air conditioning and a private bathroom. You can choose either a large double bed or two single beds. A safe and tea/coffee maker complete the amenities for relaxing after exploring Santander.
This 16 m² room accommodates up to two people and adds city views to the features of the Deluxe Double Room. It has a private bathroom with a bathtub, air conditioning and a minibar; you can choose either a large double bed or two single beds. The urban view sets this room type apart.
With 32 m² for two guests, the Junior Suite combines a bedroom and a seating area with a sofa, as well as a private bathroom with a bathtub. Air conditioning, a minibar and a tea/coffee maker complete the space; it also has a bathrobe and slippers, which set it apart from the double rooms.
This 14 m² room is set up for three people and has three single beds, a practical configuration for sharing a stay. It has a private bathroom with a bathtub, air conditioning and a minibar. The tea/coffee maker and safe complete the amenities in this triple option.
At 16 m², this room has three single beds for up to three guests and also offers city views. The private bathroom has a bathtub; there is also air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a minibar. The urban view and extra space compared with the 14 m² triple room set it apart.
The Family Suite offers 32 m² and accommodates three people, with one single bed and one large double bed. The seating area, sofa and bathroom with a bathtub let you separate sleeping from relaxing. It includes air conditioning, a bathrobe and slippers.
The facilities combine features for a city stay with practical spaces. Reception is open 24 hours a day, laundry service is available, and the building has meeting and banquet rooms. The gym lets you keep up your exercise routine while travelling; the non-smoking rooms also have air conditioning, heating, a safe and wooden or parquet flooring. Ironing equipment is also available.
For dining, the hotel has a bar, and the rooms are equipped with a minibar and tea/coffee maker. Private parking is in a garage and costs €22 per day; spaces are limited and cannot be reserved. Free Wi-Fi is available in the communal areas. Audiovisual amenities include a flat-screen TV, telephone and internet access. Bathrooms have a bathtub, toilet and hairdryer.
Dorma Coliseum is in Plaza de los Remedios, in the centre of Santander. Mercado de La Esperanza is 120 m away; the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption is 260 m away, and the Medieval Wall Interpretation Centre is 230 m away. You can also visit the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Santander and Cantabria, 310 m away, or Centro Botín, 450 m away. This area lets you combine everyday shopping, religious architecture and cultural spaces on walks around the city.
The bus station is 350 m away and Santander train station is 510 m away. Santander Maritime Terminal is 500 m away, which is useful if your trip includes a boat connection. Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport is 3.6 km away; Bilbao Airport is 72 km away. The nearby stations make it easier to plan your arrival and get around the city without necessarily relying on a car.
Nearby coastal options include Playa Los Peligros and Playa El Sardinero II, both 2.3 km away, and Playa del Puntal, 2.6 km away. For a walk outdoors, Parque Mesones is 2.2 km away and Parque de la Magdalena is 2.9 km away. Palacio de la Magdalena is 3.5 km away, while Parque del Cabo Mayor is 3.4 km away. If you want to extend your outing, Dunas de Liencres Nature Reserve is 13 km away. In the milder months, the beaches and seaside walks offer an alternative to cultural visits in the centre.
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Guests particularly appreciate the staff, cleanliness and comfort of the rooms. The facilities also receive positive feedback, while value for money is rated a little lower than these aspects. Wi-Fi also receives a favourable rating.
Rates at Dorma Coliseum vary depending on the season, room type and dates. For your stay, check the updated rate through the booking channels.
Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport is 3.6 km from Dorma Coliseum. The bus station is 350 m away and Santander train station is 510 m away; Santander Maritime Terminal is 500 m away. The hotel has private garage parking for €22 per day, with limited spaces that cannot be reserved. The nearby stations make it easier to plan journeys by public transport.
Mercado de La Esperanza is 120 m from Dorma Coliseum; the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption is 260 m away. The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Santander and Cantabria is 310 m away, and Centro Botín is 450 m away. The Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology of Cantabria is 350 m away. Playa Los Peligros and Playa El Sardinero II are 2.3 km away.
Dorma Coliseum offers a buffet breakfast. Bambalinas Café also serves tapas and drinks, as well as a daily set menu; these are separate dining options within the hotel.
Dorma Coliseum has private on-site parking in a garage, for €22 per day. Spaces are limited and cannot be reserved.
Dorma Coliseum offers a 32 m² Family Suite for up to three people, with a seating area, one single bed and one large double bed. Guests under 18 must stay with a parent or legal guardian.
The rooms at Dorma Coliseum have air conditioning, a private bathroom with a bathtub, a flat-screen TV and a minibar. They also have a free-to-use safe and a hairdryer; the suites add a seating area, sofa, bathrobe and slippers.