Barcelo Bilbao Nervion, BilbaoBarcelo Bilbao Nervion in Bilbao, Spain has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 16 of 41 hotels we score in Bilbao. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 3.7. Rooms from about $219 a night (cached, not a live quote).Barceló Bilbao Nervión is a four-star hotel situated along the Nervión River in central Bilbao. The seven-storey building contains 350 rooms equipped with air conditioning, minibars, and flat-screen televisions. It is located near the Calatrava Bridge, within walking distance of the Guggenheim Museum, the Old Town, and local shopping districts. Guests can dine at the on-site Ibaizabal restaurant or use the fitness centre. The hotel caters to families and offers menus for special dietary requirements. While the rooms feature modern designer furnishings, some guests have reported inconsistent television reception.What stands out

Central location near the river

Modern room design

On-site dining and gym

Family friendly facilities

Watch out for

Occasional television reception issues

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