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Hotel CarltonvsCastillo de Arteaga
Both Carlton Hotel and Castillo de Arteaga are rated highly by writers. On balance, Carlton Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Castillo de Arteaga. Carlton Hotel comes in at 88 with praise from 9 reviews like Rough Guide, Frommer's and Fodor's.
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
Concierge "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."
Fodor's "This illustrious hotel exudes old-world grace and charm along with a sense of history—which it has aplenty." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This luxury hotel, with a domed stained-glass ceiling, is one of the landmarks of Bilbao."
Rough Guide "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."
Star Service "It has a blossoming design aesthetic that puts it in the top ranks for both business and leisure travelers.
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OysterLuxury
"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
The Telegraph8.0
"Five-star Hotel Carlton was built in the Twenties and is the grand dame of Bilbao." Full review
Frommer's "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
Lonely Planet "Style, class and sophistication: the reception area is overpoweringly ornate and the trend continues into the rooms, which are simply stunning." Full review
Castillo de Arteaga Fodor's
Gaztelubide, 7, 48314 Gautegiz Arteaga
From $140/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's "This neo-Gothic limestone castle with rooms in the watchtowers and defensive walls is one of the most extraordinary lodging options in or around Bilbao." Full review
