Bilbao

This upscale modern hotel is a 10-minute walk from Bilbao metro station, 13 minutes' walk from the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and 9 km from the Bilbao Exhibition Centre.

The stylish, understated rooms provide free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, iPod docks and minibars. They also include tea and coffeemaking facilities, and sleek bathrooms with rainfall showerheads. Suites add living rooms with pull-out sofas, and some have whirlpool bathtubs.

There's an elegant restaurant offering Basque cuisine, a lobby bar serving light fare, and a wine bar. Other amenities include 10 meeting rooms, a business center and an art gallery.

This upscale hotel is a 7-minute walk from art exhibitions at the Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao and 2,8 km from the Teatro Arriaga opera house.

The contemporary rooms feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as minibars and desks. Upgraded rooms add coffeemakers and terraces. Suites have sofas and/or separate living areas; some offer balconies, minifridges and/or microwaves.

There's an acclaimed Basque restaurant with a terrace, plus a tapas bar and a mountain-view indoor/outdoor pool. Additional amenities include a business center, 7 meeting rooms and an airport shuttle service (fee), as well as a 24/7 fitness room, a spa and a sauna.

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MELIA BILBAO

LEHENDAKARI LEIZAOLA 29

BILBAO, SPAIN 48001

ph# 34 944 280 000

A 10-minute walk from Moyua subway stop, this contemporary, art-filled hotel is also 0,5 km from the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and 1,6 km from Teatro Arriaga theater.

The colorful, upscale rooms and suites feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffeemakers. Suites add separate living rooms and panoramic city views. Room service is available.

Amenities include 2 cafes and a gourmet restaurant. There's a rooftop terrace with views of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. A chic spa offers beauty/massage treatments, while a gym includes a sauna. Other amenities include a business center, and meeting and event spaces.

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GRAN HOTEL DOMINE BILBAO

ALAMEDA MAZARREDO, 61

BILBAO, SPAIN 48009

ph#34 944-253 300

Set in the city center, this upscale modern hotel is a 6-minute walk from San Mamés metro station and 1,5 km from the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.

The stylish rooms come with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as minifridges, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and minibars. They also have sitting areas and hardwood floors, while some add city views. Upgraded rooms feature balconies, Jacuzzis and pull-out sofas.

Chic Basque restaurant and a minimalist bar. Other amenities include a gym and a business center.

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NH COLLECTION VILLA De BILBAO

GRAN Via, 87

BILBAO, SPAIN 48011

ph# 34 944 416 000