Melia BilbaovsIbis Bilbao Centro

Melia Bilbao and Ibis Bilbao Centro are both recommended by professionals. On balance, Melia Bilbao ranks significantly higher than Ibis Bilbao Centro. Melia Bilbao comes in at #2 in Bilbao with accolades from 9 reviewers like The Telegraph, Concierge and Oyster.

Melia Bilbao

Tripexpert score:

9/10

Location:Lehendakari Leizaola 29, 48001 Bilbao

Price:

From $89/night

Amenities:

Pet Friendly
Bar/Lounge
Free Internet
Room Service
Shuttle Bus
Laundry Service

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Expert reviews:

Concierge

"Meliá Bilbao is a soaring, rust-hued property designed by Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta as a tribute to the Basque sculptor Eduardo Chillida."

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€"

Oyster

Luxury

"This ultra-modern, 10-floor, 211-room hotel in the heart of Bilbao is all about clean lines and interesting architecture." Full review

The Telegraph

8.0

"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

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