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Pension Mendez vs Melia Bilbao
Both Pension Mendez and Melia Bilbao are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Melia Bilbao is the choice of most reviewers compared to Pension Mendez. Melia Bilbao ranks #2 in Bilbao with praise from 9 reviews including Frommer's, Jetsetter and Michelin Guide.
Pension Mendez
Fodor's
Rough Guide
Santa Maria Kalea 13, 48005 Bilbao
From $48 /night
- Free Internet
- Concierge
Fodor's
"This may be the best value in town, with small but impeccable and well-appointed rooms."
Full review
Rough Guide
"Comfortable and clean rooms, simply but adequately furnished... Good value for anyone simply looking for a place to sleep. Those in Mendez II are slightly better, with en-suite bathrooms. Cash only."
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€"
