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Hotel CarltonvsBegona
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Carlton Hotel scores significantly better than Begona. Carlton Hotel is ranked #4 in Bilbao with accolades from 9 publications like Star Service, Rough Guide and Concierge.
Hotel Carlton
Concierge
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Star Service
Oyster
The Telegraph
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Plaza de Federico Moyua 2, 48009 Bilbao
From $70/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
"Even basic double rooms (there are 135, along with seven suites) are spacious and elegant, with sumptuous chairs and sofas upholstered in silky striped fabrics."
"This illustrious hotel exudes old-world grace and charm along with a sense of history—which it has aplenty." Full review
"This luxury hotel, with a domed stained-glass ceiling, is one of the landmarks of Bilbao."
"The grande dame of Bilbao’s hotels, built in 1919 and still an atmospheric place to stay, with its abundant marble and dramatic stained-glass cupola."
"It has a blossoming design aesthetic that puts it in the top ranks for both business and leisure travelers.
" Full review
Luxury
"The Carlton is a grand four-and-a-half-pearl hotel in the center of Bilbao's Gran Via area, with beautiful Basque architecture and interior details." Full review
8.0
"Five-star Hotel Carlton was built in the Twenties and is the grand dame of Bilbao." Full review
"With 142 rooms on six floors and an array of meeting and ballrooms, it has long been the chosen venue for weddings and political functions." Full review
"Style, class and sophistication: the reception area is overpoweringly ornate and the trend continues into the rooms, which are simply stunning." Full review
Begona
Rough Guide
Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet
C/Amistad, 2, 48001 Bilbao
From $52/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Family Friendly
- Multilingual
- Minibar
"Solid mid-range option, near the
FEVE station and just a couple of minutes’ walk over the
bridge from the Casco Viejo. The colourful rooms have lino
floors, good en-suite facilities,..."
"The Begona is a traveler's delight." Full review
"The owners of this outstanding place don’t need voguish labels for their very stylish and individual creation. Begoña speaks for itself with colourful rooms decorated with modern artworks." Full review