Hotel Carlton, Bilbao

This elegant 5-star hotel is one of the citys most emblematic buildings and dates from 1926. It boasts a central position in Plaza de Federico Moyúa and an elegant restaurant.

The hotel was designed in 1919 and is an architectural delight. Wander through the grand interiors and admire fabulous details such as the wide staircase and a beautiful domed ceiling with stained-glass details.

Bedrooms are luxuiuriously spacious and may feature classical or contemporary design. Beds are king-size and you can browse the wireless internet for free.

Famous guests include King Alfonso XII, the writer Federico García Lorca and the singer Maria Callas.

In the very centre of Bilbao, the Carlton's privileged, central location makes it ideal for exploring all that this magnificent city has to offer.

The hotel is just a short distance from Bilbao’s most important shopping area and from the Fine Arts Museum. The spectacular Guggenheim Museum is just a short walk away.

There is a Metro station just 20 metres from the hotel, offering fast, convenient access to the whole of Bilbao and the surrounding region.

The hotel offers its guests service that is at once professional and personalised.

There are 8 private rooms for meetings and banquets, with capacities ranging from 20 to 300.

The gym is located on the first floor and features all kinds of fitness equipment for cardio, aerobic and anaerobic workouts, with everything from exercise bikes to weights. The gym also has a wet area with a mist shower and steam bath.

The hotel also offers a massage service, with the newest and most effective treatments available from experienced and fully-qualified physiotherapists, masseurs and coaches.

A laundry and dry cleaning service is available.

A safety deposit box for valuables is available in reception 24 hours a day.

If you need to get some work done, you can use the business centre, with PC with internet access and printer available free of charge, as well as a complimentary minibar.

Complimentary Wi-Fi wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel.

The hotel has 142 rooms across 6 floors. All of the rooms are decorated in a stylish and elegant fashion, as befits the hotel’s status. Rigorous attention to detail ensures high quality and great levels of comfort.