Carlton Hotel, Bilbao

Hotel Carlton, located in the city's financial and business hub, is a refined and elegant hotel. Its bedrooms are furnished in an austere old-fashioned style while the bathrooms are thoroughly modern. One of its special features is the beautiful foyer that receives natural light from artistically designed oval-shaped windows. The overall Beaux Arts theme of interior decor is complemented by classical columns, antique lamps and oriental rugs in the public rooms. It's a landmark building that the Basque Goverment has classified as an architectural, historic and cultural monument. The in-house restaurant offers authentic Basque delights. Check their website for special rates.