I chose this hotel for its proximity to both the Irun (from which I walked) to the Hendaye train stations. It was for one night only and I was simply looking for a bed and a shower at a reasonable price. I got so much more! The Alcázar Hotel is set on a hill in the middle of downtown but it is surrounded by trees, once there, all you hear are birds, not traffic! A sanctuary in the city, with all the coziness, charm and unique personality of its former life as a family chalet 70+ years ago. This is why we travel, to find memorable and unique places! The staff is courteous, exuding 5 star graciousness and patience,  extremely helpful and generously multilingual. This is a most welcoming place and  they do have a lift ( elevator). There is a vast lounge overlooking the lovely trees, there is a large dining room with the same peaceful view, where a buffet breakfast is served. My room was very comfortable, as was the bed, which featured the long European style pillow that I love,  a style that is really great for your neck. I would buy one for home (Canada), but that's a lot of lugging.🤷🏻‍♀️Great when I get to sleep on one though.😴 My very clean room had a big bathroom with a window and a fantastic shower and fluffy fresh towels, nice liquid soap, shower gel and shampoo as well as a hair dryer. There was also a kettle and the makings for coffee and tea, a phone, a TV, excellent AC and WiFi, lots of closet space and hangers. I was loaned a really good iron on request. This gem of a hotel is in a fantastic location: within a 5 minute walk I found a long established ( since 1934), outstanding ice cream store:Gelateria Valenciana. Right across the street from the hotel is La Vinoteca, which looks wonderful, but I was not in Irun long enough this time to try it. I did have an excellent late lunch 2 streets away at "A Pedir de Boca".

Close to the station. It is easy to access to San=Sebastian.

“Comfortable.”

Easy place to start the Camino with bikes.

“Great stay on stopover walk distance to bars, cafe restaurant quiet rooms”

Lovely friendly staff refurbed bathrooms and great location for walk to town

“Very chill stay with a great breakfast.”

Just pleasant, understated people. Well handy for the Camino.

“Clean and spacious rooms and good service”

It’s a strange hotel on one level as some parts of the hotel are very old and dated but the rooms have been renovated and are spacious and very comfortable . The lady on reception was excellent and very friendly.

Clean, comfortable and good sized rooms; very convenient to downtown areas of Irun. The hotel had a quaint, old style charm about it which we enjoyed.

“Good overall”

Easy access and good parking

“Comfortable and quiet”

Classic building centrally located. Quiet.

“Staff great, location good, but lacking in comfort.”

The location was good, close to the city centre and reception staff were friendly and helpful.

“Very good indeed”

Only a flying visit mid drive to France. A great stop off point

“Good Hotel well located”

Well located with good parking. Large room and a good breakfast.

It was easy to find in the dark! Room size good. Good restaurant opposite. Town location

“Old school charm. Super clean, central, great value.”

Old school charm. Super clean, central, great value.

The size of the room . The location

Clean, tidy and old fashioned charm. Firm bed, excellent breakfast and friendly staff. Good value for the money. Close to the town centre.

Lovely hotel, much quieter than some I have stayed at by the station

Clean, good location and parking.

“Friendly staff and great location”

Location was great.

“Woukd stay again.”

Everything, fabulous room