Bilbao

Set in the city center, this upscale modern hotel is a 6-minute walk from San Mamés metro station and 1,5 km from the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.

The stylish rooms come with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as minifridges, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and minibars. They also have sitting areas and hardwood floors, while some add city views. Upgraded rooms feature balconies, Jacuzzis and pull-out sofas.

Chic Basque restaurant and a minimalist bar. Other amenities include a gym and a business center.

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NH COLLECTION VILLA De BILBAO

GRAN Via, 87

BILBAO, SPAIN 48011

ph# 34 944 416 000

This upscale hotel is a 7-minute walk from art exhibitions at the Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao and 2,8 km from the Teatro Arriaga opera house.

The contemporary rooms feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as minibars and desks. Upgraded rooms add coffeemakers and terraces. Suites have sofas and/or separate living areas; some offer balconies, minifridges and/or microwaves.

There's an acclaimed Basque restaurant with a terrace, plus a tapas bar and a mountain-view indoor/outdoor pool. Additional amenities include a business center, 7 meeting rooms and an airport shuttle service (fee), as well as a 24/7 fitness room, a spa and a sauna.

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MELIA BILBAO

LEHENDAKARI LEIZAOLA 29

BILBAO, SPAIN 48001

ph# 34 944 280 000

This design-focused boutique hotel is within a 10-minute walk of both Moyua metro stop and the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. It's 2 km from the neoclassical Plaza Nueva.

The sleek, modern rooms come with minibars and free Wi-Fi, as well as flat-screen TVs, DVD players and iPod docks. Upgraded rooms add city views and sitting areas, and a penthouse suite offers a Nespresso machine, a chic open-plan bathroom and a complimentary spa session. Room service is available.

Bar service is complimentary. Other amenities include a spa area with a hot tub and a steam room. There's also a fitness center and a library.

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HOTEL MIRO BILBAO

ALAMEDA De MAZARREDO 77

BILBAO, SPAIN 48009

ph#34 94 661 1880

This upscale modern hotel is a 10-minute walk from Bilbao metro station, 13 minutes' walk from the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and 9 km from the Bilbao Exhibition Centre.

The stylish, understated rooms provide free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, iPod docks and minibars. They also include tea and coffeemaking facilities, and sleek bathrooms with rainfall showerheads. Suites add living rooms with pull-out sofas, and some have whirlpool bathtubs.

There's an elegant restaurant offering Basque cuisine, a lobby bar serving light fare, and a wine bar. Other amenities include 10 meeting rooms, a business center and an art gallery.