The hotel was built in 1917 in the neo-French style of the great European palaces at the initiative of citizens of Santander in honor of King Alfonso XIII and to house his Majesty's court. The hotel recently underwent a complete renovation to restore it to genuine splendor. Spacious guest rooms, halls and lounges were redecorated and equipped with a flair for tradition and style combined with the needs for comfort of the discerning traveler. Located in the residential area, the hotel is surrounded by private gardens with views over the bay, city and mountains.