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Hotel Carlton, Bilbao

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About the Hotel

Plaza De Federico Moyua, 2, Bilbao, Spain, 48009

The Hotel Carlton is an architectural gem in Bilbao, known for its beaux arts style, featuring a prominent Moorish-influenced façade. Significant events in Basque history have taken place here, making it a cultural landmark. The hotel boasts luxurious accommodations and is centrally located in the bustling Ensanche district. It provides easy access to major attractions, including the Guggenheim Museum and the Old Town.

Location

Situated in the Ensanche area, the hotel is surrounded by an array of shops and boutiques, making it a prime location for visitors. Historic attractions, including the Arriaga Theater and the vibrant Old Town, are within easy walking distance. Public transport options are readily available, connecting guests to all parts of Bilbao and enhancing the convenience of exploring this vibrant city.

Rooms

The hotel offers 140 spacious rooms across six floors, including various categories like standard, superior, and the luxurious Imperial Suite. Each room is recently renovated, featuring elegant décor that merges traditional and contemporary styles. Junior Suites provide additional comfort with adjoining living areas and excellent views of Plaza Moyúa. All accommodations are equipped with modern amenities to ensure a comfortable stay.

Eat & Drink

On-site dining is available at the Artagan Restaurant, which serves refined Basque cuisine with high-quality ingredients like lobster and steak. A top-quality buffet breakfast includes luxurious touches such as sparkling wine and fine olive oil. The Bar Grill serves coffee, pintxos, and exclusive cocktails in a cozy English-style setting, offering a sophisticated atmosphere for guests. The terrace is open from June to September, providing a vibrant space for meals with scenic views.

Leisure & Business

The hotel features a gym with modern equipment and a steamy futuristic steam room for relaxation. For business needs, Hotel Carlton has 12 meeting rooms equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual technology and high-speed internet. The stunning la Cristalera Hall serves as an elegant setting for cocktails and gatherings. Additional event services are provided, ensuring a professional experience for business and social events.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Double or Twin Room
Max:
2 persons
28 m² 
Bed options:
2 Single beds
Coffee machine
Heating
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Junior Suite
Max:
2 persons
65 m² 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
City view
Coffee machine
Heating
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Superior Double or Twin Room
Max:
2 persons
30 m² 
Bed options:
2 Single beds
City view
Shower
Coffee machine
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Bilbao100 m
Airports
Bilbao (BIO) 13.3 km
Vitoria (VIT) 58.9 km
Train
Abando Train Station600 m
Underground
Moyua Metro100 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Steam room
  • Public Bath

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

Plaza De Federico Moyua, 2, Bilbao, Spain, 48009
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Plaza De Federico Moyua, 2, Bilbao, Spain, 48009
Nearby
Museum
Museum of Fine Arts of Bilbao
510 m
Arriquíbar Plaza
Azkuna Zentroa
590 m
Square
Moyua
120 m
Church
Church of San Francisco de Asis
550 m
Church
Church of San Vicente de Abando
540 m
Gran Via de Don Diego Lopez de Haro
200 m
Plaza Federico Moyua 5 Visitas al Palacio previa cita al teléfono anterior de 9 a 10 de lunes a viernes
Chavarri Palace
120 m
Gran Via Don Diego Lopez de Haro
Palacio de la Diputacion
240 m
Square
Plaza de Jado
320 m
at Canciller Ayala
Estatua del Sagrado Corazon
480 m
Restaurants
Restaurante Artagan
80 m
Plaza Federico Moyua
Cafe & Tapas
10 m
Gran Via
Don Angelo
190 m
Calle Rodriguez Arias
Monteverdi
140 m
Calle de Ercilla
Lepanto Bilbao
130 m
Pedro Eguillor Emparantza 2
La Gavilla
250 m
Colon de Larreategui 32
Eliptica Restaurant
180 m
Alameda Rekalde

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
78%
liked the hotel and would stay again
Cleanliness
Great location
Understaffed dining
Minor hiccups
7.8/10
Very good
Rooms
7.9
Location
8.7
Service
8.0
Dining
7.8
Guest reviews
7.8/10
based on 14 reviews
8.8
8.8/10based on 5474 reviews
Geoffrey
United Kingdom, May  2024
8.2/10

I couldn't have asked for a better location for my stay, especially for exploring Bilbao on foot. The rooms were very spacious and pleasant, although some upgrading could be nice. The service was top-notch, especially with their help providing tourist information when offices were closed. The dining options were excellent, although a bit on the pricey side compared to nearby places. Overall, a great choice for a night in Bilbao.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were very spacious with a nice big window, making my stay very pleasant.
Service
9.0
The staff was experienced, attentive, organized, and friendly, and went above and beyond to provide tourist information when needed.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was perfect for reaching all the interesting places in the city quickly and conveniently, especially Puppy, and was great for exploring central Bilbao on foot.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was excellent with a great choice of Spanish food available, although it came at a higher price point.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were well-equipped and served my needs for a comfortable stay.
Leonard
United Kingdom, March  2024
7.8/10

My stay at the hotel was quite mixed. The room had a really comfy emperor bed, but it smelled like a smoker had been there before and the hotel charged extra for breakfast. The location was central and convenient for exploring, but it was shabby in some areas.

Rooms
7.0
The room was terrific with a really comfy emperor bed, but it smelled like a smoker had been there before and the breakfast was not included, which was disappointing.
Service
7.0
The service was pleasant overall, but there was no turn down service. The staff were helpful with restaurant suggestions and usual requests.
Location
8.0
The location was great for central Bilbao, within walking distance to key attractions like the Guggenheim museum and Old Town.
Dining
9.0
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offered a range of facilities and services like room service, car hire, and tours assistance.
Gillian
United Kingdom, March  2024
7.4/10

The hotel had comfortable rooms albeit with a strong chemical cleaning smell and no view. The staff was friendly and helpful, though with limited English proficiency. Its location is ideal, surrounded by shops and close to landmarks. The dining was good but overpriced. Facilities need regular attention.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were extremely comfortable but lacked a view and had a strong chemical cleaning smell.
Service
8.0
The staff was friendly and helpful, although English proficiency was limited.
Location
9.0
The hotel is centrally located near shops and landmarks but may encounter noise due to outdated heating-AC system.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were good but slightly overpriced.
Facilities
6.0
Facilities need regular attention to ensure satisfaction.
H.
United States, February  2024
8.6/10

I loved this hotel! The rooms were spacious, nicely decorated, very clean, and quiet, with a terrace to enjoy some fresh air. The service was top-notch, with delightful and very helpful staff who quickly accommodated us. The location was perfect for exploring Bilbao, although we could have used a bit more assistance with parking. The dining experience was excellent overall, especially the delicious homemade cakes.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were very spacious, nicely decorated, very clean, and quiet, with a terrace.
Service
9.0
The staff were delightful and very helpful at all times, quickly moving us to a beautiful room.
Location
8.0
The hotel's central location helped me quickly reach all the interesting places in the city, especially Puppy and the Guggenheim.
Dining
8.0
The dining was very good, from the fruit juices to the scrambled eggs, although a bit pricey.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were great, offering everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Jacob
United States, January  2024
8.8/10

I had the most amazing stay at this hotel! The rooms were incredibly clean and so comfortable that we didn't want to leave. The service was top-notch, with extremely pleasant and helpful staff. The location was perfect for exploring the city, and the dining experience was exceptional. Definitely a five-star experience with a few minor hiccups along the way.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were very clean, comfortable, and larger than we expected.
Service
9.0
The staff were so pleasant, helpful, and professional. They made our honeymoon stay extra special.
Location
9.0
The hotel's central location made it perfect for exploring the city, with easy access to popular attractions and local amenities.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was tremendous value and exceeded our expectations, though a bit understaffed at times.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were excellent, offering everything we needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Cleanliness
Understaffed dining
Jamie
United Kingdom, January  2024
8.0/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The room was large, clean, and had a nice balcony with a view, although it was a bit noisy due to street traffic. The service was friendly and helpful overall, although there was a minor issue with staff entering the room without clear identification. The location was perfect for exploring Bilbao, right in the center with easy access to many attractions. The dining experience offered a good variety, but the quality of coffee and English Breakfast tea fell short. The facilities were well-maintained, and the overall value for money was decent.

Rooms
8.0
My room on the 6th floor with a nice terrace and view was large, clean, and had a nice balcony. However, it was noisy from street traffic.
Service
8.0
The staff were super-nice and helpful, though there was a small confusion with one unidentified person entering the room. Nevertheless, everyone was friendly and not overbearing.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location in the very center of Bilbao was ideal for exploring the city, with easy access to key attractions like the Guggenheim and the old town.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was mainly good with plenty of choices, especially the pastries and fresh fruit. Yet, the coffee quality and English Breakfast tea could have been better.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel facilities were well-maintained and offered a comfortable stay.
Henry
United Kingdom, December  2023
8.2/10

The hotel at the Carlton was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms, though dreary and somewhat tired, were very clean. The service at the reception desk stood out for being extremely helpful and courteous compared to other 5-star experiences we've had. The location was exceptional, being central and very close to the airport bus we needed for our early start the next morning, with a vibrant area full of shops and restaurants. The dining experience, while having a lot of choice, had few options that were fresh. Overall, the hotel offered a balance of comfort and inconveniences.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were a little tired but very clean.
Service
9.0
The service at the reception desk could not have been more helpful nor courteous compared to other 5-star experiences we've had.
Location
9.0
The location was exceptional, central, and very close to the airport bus we needed for our early start the next morning, full of shops and restaurants.
Dining
8.0
The dining was excellent as it had a lot of choice, but some options were not as fresh as expected.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities offered were satisfactory for our stay.
Cleanliness
Limited freshness
Clarence
United States, December  2023
7.8/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms, although spacious and comfortable, lacked personality. On the bright side, they had a lovely sofa day bed and a convenient coffee machine. The service was top-notch for the most part, with friendly and competent staff who were always ready to assist. However, there was a slight hiccup when they couldn't help with printing my boarding pass. The location couldn't have been better, centrally located near bars, restaurants, shops, and entertainment options. On the downside, there were issues with manual water adjustments and the proximity to motorcycle parking. The dining options were decent, but some fresh choices were missing. Overall, it was a stay with ups and downs, but still enjoyable.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were spacious and comfortable, with a lovely sofa day bed and a coffee machine, but they lacked personality.
Service
9.0
The staff were superb - friendly and competent, always willing to assist, but encountered a small issue with printing my boarding pass.
Location
8.0
The location was excellent, very close to bars, restaurants, shops, and entertainment options, but had issues with manual water adjustments and motorcycle parking proximity.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was good overall, with a decent range of options, but lacking some fresh choices.
Facilities
The facilities were satisfactory, meeting basic needs.
Sam
United States, November  2023
7.4/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms were spacious, comfortable, and nicely decorated, but unfortunately, they were quite clairaudient. The service was friendly on average, with some instances of unhelpfulness. The location, although centrally placed with a luxurious domed roof, wasn't ideal for my specific plans. The dining experience was good overall, with some inconsistency noted. Facilities were generally well-maintained and satisfactory.

Rooms
8.0
The room was very spacious, nicely decorated, very clean, and quiet.
Service
7.0
The service was very friendly on average, with some unhelpful instances.
Location
7.0
The hotel's central location was convenient for visiting the Guggenheim Museum and nearby restaurants.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was good overall, with minor inconsistencies on different days.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were generally well-maintained and satisfactory.
John
United Kingdom, November  2023
7.4/10

I had a comfortable stay at the hotel. The rooms were quiet and comfortable, combined with state-of-the-art modern technology and amenities. They are good looking and decently spacious, although they could benefit from some upgrading to match a luxury hotel standard. The service was efficient and friendly but not intrusive, despite some busyness and poor information in some instances. The location is ideal for exploring Bilbao, just a ten-minute walk to the old town, and conveniently surrounded by great restaurants and shops. The dining experience varied from not meeting 5-star standards to excellent and plentiful at the hotel restaurant, albeit a bit pricey. Overall, the hotel offered a mix of positive and negative aspects making it a decent choice.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were quiet and comfortable, with modern technology and amenities. They need upgrading to match a luxury hotel standard.
Service
6.0
The service was friendly for the most part, however, there were unfortunately some exceptions. Room service, car hire, dry cleaning, housekeeping, and tours/ticket assistance were available.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location in Bilbao is excellent, just a ten-minute walk to the old town with easy access to great restaurants and shops.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience ranged from not meeting a 5-star level to being excellent and plentiful, with prices on the higher side.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offers various facilities including room service, car hire, dry cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, and tours/ticket assistance.
Oscar
United States, October  2023
8.4/10

I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel! The rooms were spacious and overlooked the internal skylight, providing a unique atmosphere. The WIFI was super fast, plus the complimentary use of the business room with a free computer and printing machine, as well as free soft drinks, was a great bonus. On the downside, my room was next to the cleaners' closet, which was a bit noisy at times.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were spacious and offered a great view of the internal skylight. The amenities provided were excellent.
Service
9.0
The service here was outstanding! The staff was incredibly helpful and accommodating. The WIFI was some of the best I've experienced in a hotel. The only downside was a minor issue with the day manager explaining the system to the staff.
Location
9.0
The location of the hotel is top-class, right in the heart of the shopping and sightseeing center. Being close to bars, restaurants, shops, and entertainment made exploring this vibrant city so convenient!
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was absolutely gorgeous with a huge selection of delicious options. However, the prices were a bit on the expensive side. The lack of natural light in the dining area was a slight drawback, but the food quality made up for it.
Facilities
9.0
The hotel facilities were top-notch, offering everything I needed for a comfortable and convenient stay.
Peter
United Kingdom, August  2023
7.8/10

The hotel offers spacious and luxurious rooms, albeit in need of refurbishment and lacking views. The service was mostly friendly and helpful, with a regrettable incident of theft. The fantastic location allowed for easy exploration of Bilbao. The dining experience, although expensive, stood out as exceptional. The facilities were satisfying, though not without flaws.

Rooms
8.0
The room was vast, with an entrance area, bathroom with a separate toilet, and a huge bedroom. It was very luxurious, comfortable, and spacious.
Service
6.0
The staff were mostly lovely, very helpful, and offered fantastic customer service. However, there was an unfortunate incident of theft from my purse.
Location
9.0
The location was fantastic, with the metro and bus on the doorstep, making it great for exploring Bilbao on foot.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was the highlight of this disappointing 5-star hotel, being very friendly and simply the best I've ever experienced.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were satisfactory but not exceptional.
Philip
United Kingdom, August  2023
8.4/10

I had a wonderful stay at the hotel. The rooms were beautifully spacious, spotlessly clean, and had excellent facilities. However, the service was somewhat hindered by the management structure. The location was ideal for exploring the vibrant city of Bilbao and enjoying the local cuisine. The dining experience was exceptional, setting the perfect tone for my exploration of the city.

Rooms
9.0
I stayed in room 313 with a balcony overlooking the plaza. The bed was extremely large and comfortable, making my stay truly luxurious.
Service
7.0
The staff was super accommodating, although at times they seemed more interested in chatting about their evening plans than focusing on customer needs.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location in downtown Bilbao meant I could easily walk to the Guggenheim and all the fantastic pinchos bars and restaurants.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was exceptional and set the perfect tone for my exploration of Bilbao. The grilled fish was especially delicious.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offered a wide range of services, from room service to car hire, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay.
Jacqueline
United States, April  2023
9.2/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The rooms were lovely, with great amenities and impeccably clean, offering great value for money with state-of-the-art modern technology and amenities. The service was superb, and the staff went the extra mile to assist us, making our experience truly delightful. The location is perfect, central and close to all the attractions in Bilbao. The dining options were excellent, with a wide selection of high-quality food. Overall, a fantastic choice for a stay in Bilbao.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were lovely, with great amenities and really clean, representing good value combined with state-of-the-art modern technology and amenities.
Service
9.0
The service was incredibly kind and helpful, with the staff going the extra mile to accommodate us.
Location
10.0
The location is 10/10, with easy access to the airport, daily tours, and being at the heart of the city, allowing us to reach everywhere with a short walk.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was great, with an enormous selection of good-quality food available.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were top-notch and met all our needs during our stay.
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