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Hotel Carlton vs Casual Mardones Bilbao

Both Carlton Hotel and Pension Mardones are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Carlton Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Pension Mardones. Carlton Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 88 with approval from 9 reviews including Rough Guide, Star Service and Lonely Planet.

Hotel Carlton
Hotel Carlton
8 / 10
Plaza de Federico Moyua 2, 48009 Bilbao
From $70 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Concierge 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 Fodor's
"This illustrious hotel exudes old-world grace and charm along with a sense of history—which it has aplenty." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This luxury hotel, with a domed stained-glass ceiling, is one of the landmarks of Bilbao."
Rough Guide 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 Star Service
"It has a blossoming design aesthetic that puts it in the top ranks for both business and leisure travelers. " Full review
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Casual Mardones Bilbao
Casual Mardones Bilbao
7 / 10
c/ Jardines n. 4 20 y 30, Casco Viejo, 48005 Bilbao
From $39 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Free Internet
  • Business Center
  • Fax / photocopying
  • Baggage storage
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This well-kept number has nice carved wooden wardrobes in the rooms and lots of exposed wooden roof beams. The cheerful owner is very helpful and all up it offers great value." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Clean, functional rooms, not all of them en suite, with uninspiring but decent furnishings and dark wood floors; the fourth floor is preferable to the second-floor annexe."