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Pension MendezvsGran Hotel Domine Bilbao
Pension Mendez and Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao are both recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao scores significantly better than Pension Mendez. Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao is ranked #1 in Bilbao with approval from 10 reviewers including Star Service, The Telegraph and Fodor's.
Pension Mendez
Fodor's
Rough Guide
Santa Maria Kalea 13, 48005 Bilbao
From $48/night
- Free Internet
- Concierge
"This may be the best value in town, with small but impeccable and well-appointed rooms." Full review
"Comfortable and clean rooms, simply but adequately furnished... Good value for anyone simply looking for a place to sleep. Those in Mendez II are slightly better, with en-suite bathrooms. Cash only."
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
"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."
"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
"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
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."
8.0
"Luxury is synonymous with design in Bilbao, and the five-star Gran Hotel Domine impresses with its modern décor." Full review
Upscale
"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
"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
i
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.
92.0
"Chic designer hotel situated across the street from the Guggenheim Museum." Full review
"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
"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