Meliá Bilbao, BilbaoMeliá Bilbao in Bilbao, Spain has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 12 of 41 hotels we score in Bilbao. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.7 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 3.6. Rooms from about $290 a night (cached, not a live quote).Meliá Bilbao is a five-star hotel situated on the banks of the Nervión River in central Bilbao. Designed by architect Ricardo Legorreta, the property features 209 contemporary guestrooms and avant-garde architecture. It is located near the Euskalduna Palace and within walking distance of the Guggenheim Museum and San Mamés Stadium. Guests can access two restaurants serving Basque cuisine, a gym, and a wellness area with a heated swimming pool. The hotel includes facilities for business travellers and families, alongside pet-friendly policies. While the location is central, the proximity to the river and stadium means the area is busy. It suits those interested in modern architecture and local gastronomy.What stands out

Basque cuisine restaurants

Heated swimming pool

Near Guggenheim Museum

Pet friendly

Watch out for

Busy central location

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