Overview
Renovated in 2007, the hotel consists of 7 floors and 141 rooms, of which 27 are singles, 109 are doubles, 2 are family rooms and 3 are suites. The hotel facilities include a lobby with a 24-hour reception, a hotel safe, a cloakroom, 6 conference rooms, a TV room, a currency exchange desk, a number of shops, lifts, a hairdresser, a games room, bicycle rental, a bicycle cellar, a car park and a public garage. Dining options include a café, an inviting bar and an air-conditioned à la carte restaurant with a separate non-smoking area, offering international and regional cuisine. In addition, there is an Internet terminal, room service, laundry service as well as medical assistance available.
Location
The hotel is strategically located in the financial centre in the heart of Bilbao, opposite the Palace of Justice and close to the main sights of interest, such as the Guggenheim Museum, the Old Quarter, the Teatro Arriaga opera house and the Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall. The hotel has excellent access, standing next to a metro station (Abando) and just 200 m from the main station for suburban and long-distance trains.
Rooms
The cosily furnished rooms all have en suite bathroom facilities with a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, a radio and Internet access. Moreover, the rooms are fitted with a minibar, fridge, air-conditioning, central heating and a safe.
Sport
The hotel offers guests use of its own sauna, steam bath and gym. The nearest golf course lies some 10 km away.
Meals
Guests are invited to serve themselves from the buffet at breakfast each morning. At lunchtime and in the evenings, dishes may be ordered from a set menu or from the à la carte selection.
Payment
The hotel accepts American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA.
Short breaks in Bilbao, Spain
Bilbao located in northern Spain, is 250 miles north of Madrid and only 70 miles from the French boarder. The city is very close to the Spanish coast and only a short trip from excellent quality beaches.
Once famous for its ship-building prowess, Bilbao has had a sudden change to tourism when the local industry collapsed. Bilbao is home to one of the world famous Guggenheim Museums, and this should be at the top of your list of things to see during you Bilbao city break.