...lunch and dinner. Guests can relax in the hotel fitness center which includes a well-equipped gym, steam room, sauna and a massage room. At the Hotel Carlton, Bilbao, other amenities include a multilingual concierge who can assist with sightseeing needs; valet parking, round the clock room service, and babysitting services. For those guests with business needs, seven conference rooms are available with a wide range of audio-visual equipment and business services. Events, wedding and banquet services are available on request. In the evening, guests can relax in the magnificent lounge bar decorated with domed ceilings, chandeliers, richly patterned rugs and marble floors; serves tapas and specialty cocktails from a house menu and is famed for its celebrity clientele. Nearby attractions include the Guggenheim Museum, which is 400 meters away, Bilbao old town, which is within 500 meters of the hotel. The airport is 13 kilometers away, with an approximate driving time of 15 minutes. The city bus runs from the airport to the central plaza where the hotel is located. Taxis are also available and cost approximately 25 EUR. The city has a reliable metro system, many buses and a light rail system; the can city can also be easily explored on foot.

Room Types:

Standard room:   One king or two twin beds. Modern décor with cream walls, bright fabrics and dark wood furnishings. Internet connection, cable television, minibar, air conditioning, in-room safe, and complimentary newspaper. Bathroom with telephone, bathrobe, makeup mirror, and hairdryer.

Superior Double:   One king bed or two twin beds. Modern decor with cream walls, bright fabrics and dark wood furnishings. Internet connection, cable television, minibar, air conditioning, in-room safe, and complimentary newspaper. Bathroom with telephone, bathrobe, makeup mirror, and hair dryer.

Driving Directions: From the airport, take the highway to Bilbao. Take a right up to the hill towards Bilbao center. Enter a tunnel with a toll of €1, heading in the direction of Bilbao center. On exiting the tunnel, the street is Alameda Recalde. Continue ahead for 500 meters to reach the hotel.

Room Amenities:

• Internet access - dial-up • Smoking rooms • Cable/satellite TV • Extra towels/bedding • Electronic/magnetic keys • Child care (in room, surcharge • Blackout drapes/curtains • Bidet • Makeup mirror • Massage - available in room • Window opens • Bathroom telephone • Welcome amenities • Iron/ironing board (on request • Internet access - high speed 

Guggenheim Museum and City Centre