Hotel Carlton vs Hostal Ria de Bilbao
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Carlton Hotel scores significantly better than Hostal Ria de Bilbao. Carlton Hotel comes in at #4 in Bilbao with positive reviews from 9 reviews including Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness and Fodor's.
Hotel Carlton
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Plaza de Federico Moyua 2, 48009 Bilbao
From $70 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"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."
Fodor's
"This illustrious hotel exudes old-world grace and charm along with a sense of history—which it has aplenty."
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DK Eyewitness
"This luxury hotel, with a domed stained-glass ceiling, is one of the landmarks of Bilbao."
Rough Guide
"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."
Star Service
"It has a blossoming design aesthetic that puts it in the top ranks for both business and leisure travelers.
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Hostal Ria de Bilbao
Ribera de Deusto 32, 48014 Bilbao
From $49 /night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Breakfast buffet
- Fax / photocopying
- Baggage storage
- Safe
Rough Guide
"A quiet place overlooking the river, 10min walk from the Euskalduna. Garden and cooking facilities; apartments for longer stays."