Hotel Carlton vs Petit Palace Arana
Both properties are praised by writers. Overall, Carlton Hotel scores significantly better than Petit Palace Arana. Carlton Hotel scores 88 with approval from 9 publications like Oyster, Lonely Planet and Rough Guide.
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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Petit Palace Arana
C/ Bidebarrieta 2, 48005 Bilbao
From $127 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Across from the Teatro Arriaga in the Casco Viejo, this design hotel has a blended style of contemporary and antique. ... the street below can be noisy on weekends."
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Lonely Planet
"Brings the style of today to a building of yesterday. Rooms have large, soft beds... and some come with river views. We have, however, received a few complaints about road noise."