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Melia Bilbao vs Hesperia Bilbao
Both Melia Bilbao and NH Collection Ria de Bilbao are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, Melia Bilbao scores significantly better than NH Collection Ria de Bilbao. Melia Bilbao ranks #2 in Bilbao with recommendations from 9 sources such as Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Star Service.
Melia Bilbao
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Lehendakari Leizaola 29, 48001 Bilbao
From $89 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Meliá Bilbao is a soaring, rust-hued property designed by Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta as a tribute to the Basque sculptor Eduardo Chillida."
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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."
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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."
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Michelin Guide
"Menu: 25€ - Carte: 37€-42€"
Hesperia Bilbao
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The Telegraph
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Campo Volantin 28, 48007 Bilbao
From $82 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
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Concierge
"Of the two upscale modern hotels in Bilbao, the Gran Hotel Domine is certainly showier—and it does have amazing views of the Guggenheim."
Rough Guide
"Smart, modern riverfront hotel, in a funky, contemporary building... near the Zubizuri bridge. Rooms come with sleek, minimalist furnishings and plasmascreen TVs. Bike rental, free wi-fi and parking."
Star Service
"This strong choice is about modern touches and sleek design."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"This 151-room hotel has a playful exterior that competes with the rich architecture along Bilbao’s river promenade."
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Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 151-room Hotel Hesperia Bilbao is a three-and-a-half-pearl property from the NH chain situated along Bilbao's riverfront, a 10-minute walk from the Guggenheim."
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