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Hotel CarltonvsCasual Bilbao Arriaga
Both Carlton Hotel and Pension Arriaga are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Carlton Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to Pension Arriaga. Carlton Hotel comes in at 88 with praise from 9 reviews such as Fodor's, Rough Guide and Oyster.
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.
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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
Casual Bilbao Arriaga
Rough Guide
Bidebarrieta, 3 - 1, 48005 Bilbao
From $79/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Baggage storage
- Flatscreen TV
- Safe
- Refrigerator
Star
"Six large, pleasantly furnished, and great-value suites, in prime position at the main approach to the Casco Viejo. Each is named after a Basque musician associated with the nearby theatre."