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Occidental BilbaovsHotel Carlton
Both properties are praised by experts. Overall, Carlton Hotel scores significantly better than Occidental Bilbao. Carlton Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 88 with praise from 9 publications including Frommer's, The Telegraph and Fodor's.
Occidental Bilbao
Frommer's
Oyster
Avenida Zumalacarregui, 40, 48006 Bilbao
From $64/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's "For those who want to be away from the center and don't mind a bus or taxi ride or two, this is a welcoming choice." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The Occidental Bilbao is an upscale, business-oriented chain hotel located in the more residential eastern district of 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.
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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
