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Occidental BilbaovsGran Hotel Domine Bilbao
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao scores significantly higher than Occidental Bilbao. Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao comes in at #1 in Bilbao with praise from 10 publications including Lonely Planet, Frommer's 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
Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao
Concierge
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Rough Guide
The Telegraph Oyster
Star Service
Hideaway Report Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Alameda de Mazarredo 61, 48009 Bilbao
From $166/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "This "outstanding hotel" with a glass exterior and wavy central atrium takes inspiration from the Guggenheim, the city's iconic architectural site just across the street."
Fodor's "As much modern design celebration as hotel, this Silken chain establishment directly across the street from the Guggenheim showcases the conceptual wit of Javier Mariscal." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This "outstanding hotel" with a glass exterior and wavy central atrium takes inspiration from the Guggenheim, the city’s iconic architectural site just across the street." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"The work of designer Javier Mariscal, this is a wonderfully inspiring five-star hotel, appropriately close to the Guggenheim and sporting one of the most creative lobbies you’ll ever see."
The Telegraph8.0
"Luxury is synonymous with design in Bilbao, and the five-star Gran Hotel Domine impresses with its modern décor." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Sitting just across the road from Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum, this upscale hotel takes a cue from its neighbor with inspired architecture and art-filled halls." Full review
Star Service "In a striking slanted glass and stone building with unbeatable views over the Guggenheim and the hills beyond, this well-run offering competes head-to-head with the Melia Bilbao in town." Full review
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For the nominal uptick in the rates, choose a relatively roomy Comfort room over one of the compact Basic rooms, many of which face the interior of the building, diminishing any natural light.
Hideaway Report92.0
"Chic designer hotel situated across the street from the Guggenheim Museum." Full review
Frommer's "Their odd angles echo the Guggenheim in a fractured plane of small reflections. Inside, each floor has a distinct color scheme in jewel and chocolate-box tones." Full review
Lonely Planet "Designer chic all the way, from the Javier Mariscal interiors to the Phillipe Starck and Arne Jacobsen fittings – and that’s just in the loos." Full review
