Luxury hotels in Bilbao

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Bilbao. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Radisson Collection Bilbao Bilbao, Spain

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Bilbao. Ideally located in the centre of Bilbao, Radisson Collection Bilbao offers air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a business centre. Guests can have a drink at the bar. At the hotel, the rooms come with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Radisson Collection Bilbao features some units with city views, and all rooms have a coffee machine. All guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Japanese and local cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options can also be requested. Speaking German, English, Spanish and Basque at the 24-hour front desk, staff are willing to help at any time of the day. Popular points of interest near Radisson Collection Bilbao include Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, Arriaga Theatre and San Mamés Metro Station. The nearest airport is Bilbao Airport, 8 km from the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 138 EUR.

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• 2 Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao Bilbao, Spain

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Bilbao. Designed by Javier Mariscal, this stylish hotel is located opposite Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum. It features a roof terrace with spectacular views. The air-conditioned rooms at the Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao feature carpeted floors and a private bathroom with bathtubs, bathrobe and slippers. Each room has free WiFi, USB connection and a 40" flat-screen TV with international satellite channels, HDMI. Breakfast is served on the roof terrace with panoramic views of the city. Guests can enjoy different dining options at either the Belz restaurant, Le Café or at the Sixty-One Lobby Bar. The hotel has a wellness centre with fitness area, sauna and Turkish bath. Staff at the 24-hour reception can provide information about what to see and do in Bilbao. The Museum of Fine Arts and the Maritime Museum are both within 500 metres of the hotel. The city’s shopping area, including the Zubiarte Shopping Centre, are 5 minutes’ walk away. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 160 EUR.

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• 3 Hotel Carlton Bilbao, Spain

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Bilbao. Centrally located in Plaza de Federico Moyúa square, this elegant hotel stands as an impressive landmark in Bilbao. It offers free access to its gym and spacious rooms with luxurious décor. The rooms at Hotel Carlton feature a classic or contemporary design and include a private bathroom. They also come with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Hotel Carlton offers a business centre with a PC and free internet access. There is also a printer and complimentary minibar. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. The grand restaurant serves Basque specialities and international classics. The menu changes daily, from Monday to Friday. Set next to Gran Vía, Carlton Hotel is less than 10 minutes’ walk from the Guggenheim Museum. Moyua Metro Station is next to the hotel, providing easy access to Bilbao and its surroundings. The airport bus stops nearby. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 85 EUR.

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• 4 Hotel Meliá Bilbao Bilbao, Spain

  

  Hotel. The Meliá Bilbao is set 300 metres from the Guggenheim Museum and features design inspired by sculptor Eduardo Chillida. It offers a heated outdoor swimming pool, award-winning restaurant and a gym. Each luxurious room at the Bilbao has flat-screen TV and a pillow menu. Bathrooms have stylish marble floors with their own adjustable heating system. The hotel’s Aizian Restaurant was awarded a Michelin star in 2014, whilst the Quatre restaurant serves a range of Basque cuisine and has a terrace with views of Doña Casilda Park. Guests can enjoy a cocktail and tapas in the stylish Q Lounge. Located on the 6th floor, the Meliá’s fitness room has views of Bilbao’s Nervión River. It has a sauna and offers a range of massage treatments. The Meliá Connecting Room combines two rooms. Each of the rooms has a bathroom, air conditioning and flat-screen TV. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Bilbao’s Bellas Artes Museum and less than 50 metres from the Palacio de Congresos Exhibition Centre. You can walk to the Guggenheim Museum and the San Mames Stadium in less than 10 minutes. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 130 EUR.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!