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Hotel Abando

4.0 of 5
Colon de Larreategui 9, 48001 Bilbao, Spain (Abando)
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Hotel Abando
Ranked #17 of 45 hotels in Bilbao
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Mitcham, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013 via mobile

Stafg were great, as was the location. Unfortunately though this place needs some serious soundproofing. We stayed in a recently renovated room and could still hear everything from adjacent rooms. Not a place for light sleepers.

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Madrid, Spain
Top Contributor
65 reviews 65 reviews
57 hotel reviews
Reviews in 55 cities Reviews in 55 cities
62 helpful votes 62 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

We spent one night at this hotel to visit Bilbao. If you get a good rate is good value for the money, as the hotel looks modern, rooms are comfortable and look like renovated not long time ago, good bathroom too and free wifi. There is a hotel garage if you come by car. The hotel is very central and... More

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Athens, Greece
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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2013 via mobile

This is a nice hotel, downtown Bilbao. Affordable prices, friendly staff and free wifi (even if its not working that well in the room). Rooms are tiny, especially the bathroom, so if you are a big guy think twice.

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California
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16 reviews 16 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2012

I have visited Bilbao on several occasions, both for business and pleasure and I usually stay at this Hotel. The primary reason is its location which I appreciate very much, walking distance to all downtown attractions as well as 'pintxos' bars/restaurants located in the historic part of town. Depending on the room rate you manage to get, this place usually... More

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San Luis Obispo, California
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62 reviews 62 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

Stayed there in October 2012, and enjoyed it. combination business and leisure. Pleasant walk to the Guggenheim, close to a main tourist information office. Excellent, maybe even outstanding buffet breakfast. Lox, bagels, eggs, sweets, toast, fruit, yogurt, cold cuts, cheeses, cereals, just super. Parking safe, expensive, but narrow, uphill exit. Room well furnished, comfortable. Staff very helpful and upbeat. Tolerated... More

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Sydney, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2012

"Efficient and charmless" check-in staff (see a previous recent review of this hotel) seem to be the norm in Spain. I'm not sure whether its because I speak mainly English, or that my Spanish is poor, or that I can't understand, let alone attempt to speak the Basque language, Euskara. I rarely found engaging front desk staff anywhere in Spain.... More

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Cary, NC
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2012

I was in Bilbao for 3 days on business (2 nights) and if I could give this place 2.5 stars I would. First let me start out by saying that this is NOT a 4 star property (by any standards US or European). Second, the main positive of this hotel is the location. The rooms would be the primary reason... More

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Montreal, Canada
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24 reviews 24 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

I stayed in this hotel previously, and on that basis went back for a night last week. I was disappointed. Among other things, the breakfast was substandard. There is no reason for there to be virtually no bread available for breakfast at 8.0 -- particularly when there is an extra charge of 13 euro. The night before, around 10.45, it... More

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Maynooth, Ireland
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46 reviews 46 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2012

Upon arrival at the Hotel Abando my friend and I were greeted (using the term "greeted" very loosely) by an efficient but charmless receptionist who gave us the bare minimum in terms of information or friendly service. The rooms are very nice though, making up for the dour receptionist and extremely expensive car park, another saving grace was the fantastic... More

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London, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
338 reviews 338 reviews
33 hotel reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
95 helpful votes 95 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2012

the abando hotel is central to bars restaurants churches old town guggenheim museum the metro buses and the river.the hotel was clean the room was ok for me the breakfast was very good the staff helfull will go back next year for the towns party

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Also Known As:
Occidental Hotel Bilbao
Address: Colon de Larreategui 9, 48001 Bilbao, Spain
Region: Spain > Basque Country > Vizcaya Province > Bilbao > Abando
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Restaurant Room Service Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#11 Luxury Hotels in Bilbao
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
New building with a modern and functional style - In the city's centre, in the financial & commercial district. ... more   less 
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