Axel Bilbao Adults Only, BilbaoAxel Bilbao Adults Only in Bilbao, Spain has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 6 of 41 hotels we score in Bilbao. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.9, Tripadvisor 4.3. Rooms from about $183 a night (cached, not a live quote).Axel Bilbao Adults Only is a four-star, adults-only hotel on Muelle de la Merced in the Ibaiondo district of Bilbao, roughly 700 metres from Moyua square and 1.4 kilometres from the Guggenheim Museum. Rooms are air conditioned with free high-speed WiFi, and facilities include a rooftop swimming pool, gym, spa with sauna, Turkish bath and hot tub, a restaurant, bar, coffee shop and 24-hour reception. Airport transfers, laundry service and room service are also available. The hotel has an inclusive, welcoming atmosphere and suits couples and adult travellers wanting a central base for exploring the city. Guest ratings vary between platforms, with Booking.com scores noticeably lower than those on other review sites.What stands out

Rooftop pool with city views

Central Bilbao location

Spa with sauna and hot tub

Friendly, inclusive atmosphere

Watch out for

Adults only, no children

Weaker scores on Booking.com

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