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Hotel ArtetxevsMelia Bilbao
Hotel Artetxe and Melia Bilbao are both highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Melia Bilbao is preferred by most writers compared to Hotel Artetxe. Melia Bilbao has a TripExpert Score of 90 with positive reviews from 9 reviewers like Fodor's, Oyster 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
Melia Bilbao
Concierge Fodor's
Rough Guide
Star Service
Michelin Guide Oyster
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Frommer's
Lehendakari Leizaola 29, 48001 Bilbao
From $89/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Meliá Bilbao is a soaring, rust-hued property designed by Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta as a tribute to the Basque sculptor Eduardo Chillida."
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Request a riverside room on the seventh floor or higher.
Fodor's "The Meliá is filled with contemporary art and a collection of Spanish ship models, including miniaturized versions of vessels constructed in the city's historic shipyards." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"A bold, creative design inspired by Eduardo Chillida, utilizing Iranian pink marble and rusty garnet tones for the exterior, and green and white marble in the bathrooms."
Star Service "While it remains one of the best of the midrange commercial hotels in the city, its ability to capture Bilbao's vibrancy is commendable. No one will ever call this straightforward business hotel bland." Full review
Michelin Guide "Menu: 25€ - Carte: 37€-42€"
OysterLuxury
"This ultra-modern, 10-floor, 211-room hotel in the heart of Bilbao is all about clean lines and interesting architecture." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Meliá Bilbao’s 211 spacious rooms tower over the city." Full review
Jetsetter "Five-star sleep close to the Guggenheim with a Basque restaurant, tapas bar and heated outdoor pool." Full review
Frommer's "This hotel in the heart of the business district stands on the site of the former headquarters of the shipping industry; it's designed to evoke an ocean liner of tomorrow." Full review
