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Hotel ArtetxevsHotel Carlton
Both properties are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Carlton Hotel scores significantly higher than Hotel Artetxe. Carlton Hotel comes in at 88 with recommendations from 9 reviewers like Oyster, Concierge and The Telegraph.
Hotel Artetxe
Fodor's
Oyster
Carretera Enekuri-Artxanda km 7, 48014 Bilbao
From $49/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
Fodor's "With rooms overlooking Bilbao from the heights of Artxanda, this Basque farmhouse with wood trimmings and eager young owners offers excellent value and tranquility." Full review
OysterBudget
"Consisting of three stone cottages, the value Hotel Artetxe is a low-frills, charming farmhouse property that, despite its serene countryside location, is only a 10-minute drive into Bilbao." Full review
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.
" Full review
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
