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Occidental Bilbao vs Melia Bilbao
Occidental Bilbao and Melia Bilbao are both praised by experts. On balance, Melia Bilbao scores significantly higher than Occidental Bilbao. Melia Bilbao scores 90 with accolades from 9 publications like Michelin Guide, Star Service and Oyster.
Occidental Bilbao
Frommer's
Oyster
Avenida Zumalacarregui, 40, 48006 Bilbao
From $64 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"For those who want to be away from the center and don't mind a bus or taxi ride or two, this is a welcoming choice."
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Oyster
Upscale
"The Occidental Bilbao is an upscale, business-oriented chain hotel located in the more residential eastern district of Bilbao."
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Melia Bilbao
Concierge
Fodor's
Rough Guide
Star Service
Michelin Guide
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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€"
