Barceló Bilbao Nervión

Contras: Aircon didn't work properly!

Prós: Good shower.

Contras: Bathroom in the bedroom. Car parking was very good, but not free.

Prós: Location was excellent overlooking the river! Train station & tram nearby! Within easy walking distance of old town. Some lovely local small cafe/ bars with tasty Pinxos (Tapas). Very ...

Contras: Hotel had television in foyer showing Wimbledon but this station not available in hotel bedroom! Also bar stopped serving 11.30 so couldn't have a drink while watching tennis downstairs!

Safe, trendy stay at the top of downtown

Prós: Two female travelers: Comfortable beds, safe, clean room. Just across the cool foot bridge to everything downtown. Good location -- walkable to the Gugg. Very welcoming of foreigners and most of the staff speaks English very well and were able to communicate complicated transit directions to me (like how to get to the bus that takes you to the airport) despite my limited Spanish. We were even able to borrow an adapter for our phones. It's not "the perfect" central location, but good price relative to hotels that are right at the city center. If you want the air conditioning to cool you room down, leave a key in the placard when you leave for the day, otherwise it turns off to save energy. Room smelled clean and fresh. We were fine with the size of the bathroom area.

Contras: The lobby sitting area needs a good dusting/cleaning and maybe new carpet in the hallways.