"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. " Full review

"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