| Riverside hotel is 15-minute walk from Guggenheim Museum Originally an early-1900s school, this modern hotel is across from the soccer stadium and a 5-minute drive to downtown. The 82 air-conditioned rooms have high-speed Internet access, views of the stadium, river, or park, and laptop-sized safes. The hotel’s El Botxo restaurant highlights Basque fare. The casual Cafeteria serves tapas, with outdoor dining in summer.
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Hesperia Zubialde Amenities
Located on the Nervion River, the Hesperia Zubialde is one km (a half-mile) from the Frank Gehry-designed Guggenheim Museum. Another notable museum, the Museo de Bellas Artes, is a half-km (a quarter-mile) from the hotel. The hotel has two restaurants, along with a banquet room and four meeting rooms.
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Features
What to expect: A school during the early 1900s, this building on the Nervion River was redesigned as a hotel in 1995. The modern lobby is decorated with blond woods, cream colors, and a stone floor. On one side is a sitting area with sofas, armchairs, and a hardwood floor. The hotel hosts a mix of business travelers and vacationers, from Spain, Europe, and the United States. Amenity highlights: The stylish El Botxo restaurant showcases food from the Basque Country and the rest of Spain. Tapas and more substantial dishes are served in the Cafeteria. Golfers can practice their game on the hotel’s indoor putting green and driving range. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas (surcharge).
El Botxo - The name means “the hole,” a reference to the valley where Bilbao is located. The room has a dark-wood floor, black tables, and velvet chairs, with framed cutlery on the walls. El Botxo serves a buffet breakfast and an all-day à la carte menu, along with a tasting menu. The restaurant specializes in Basque and Spanish dishes. Cafeteria - Located by the lobby, the Cafeteria serves tapas and snacks, along with more substantial Spanish dishes. Guests can sit at the counter, on the terrace if the weather is good, or on a sofa in the lobby.
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