Sercotel Ayala Bilbao, BilbaoSercotel Ayala Bilbao in Bilbao, Spain has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 10 of 41 hotels we score in Bilbao. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Tripadvisor 4.1, Agoda 3.8. Rooms from about $164 a night (cached, not a live quote).Sercotel Ayala Bilbao is a four-star, smoke-free hotel on Calle Canciller Ayala in the Abando district, right in the centre of Bilbao. Its 61 rooms come with television, telephone, kettle, desk and private bathroom, and the whole property has air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Guests get a 24-hour front desk, wake-up service, express check-out, room service and a breakfast buffet, and pets are welcome. The Museum of Fine Arts, the main train station, the Campos Eliseos and Arriaga theatres and the Old Town are all within walking distance, so it suits visitors who want to explore the city on foot. Rooms are on the compact side for the price, which starts around $164 a night.What stands out

Clean, modern rooms

Quiet, comfortable beds

Central location near major sights

Friendly, professional staff

Watch out for

Rooms compact for the price

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