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Petit Palace Arana


Hotel class 3.0 of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta 2, 48005 Bilbao, Spain
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4 of 5 stars
manalokos   7 contributions
Estoril
Nov 6, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway New

It is a nice hotel for its price! Cozy room, fancy "hi-tech" gadgets in the room, specially the shower! Right in the old part of the city and very near the river. Parking is not really available except on the undergound parking that costs 15€ a day... so add 15€ if you plan to go by car. more

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3 of 5 stars
zerodosage   9 contributions
UK
Sep 24, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

On arrival, the room was just about clean enough, though the bathroom hadn't been done fully. The room was ok, though the bathroom set up was a little wierd - just a frosted glass room in the main room. The room itself was very noisy, not from the outside but from guests who tramped around outside along the corridors- granted,... more

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3 of 5 stars
ElaineLG   7 contributions
St. Petersburg, Fl
Sep 22, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We stayed 1 night at Petit Palace Arana to check out the Guggenheim on our way back to Madrid. The hotel lobby was small but efficient, elevator was just fine, and open stairs helped make it feel more open. All the staff we encountered was VERY helpful, spoke English, very pleasant, A+...they made it easy for us to figure out... more

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5 of 5 stars
susanyoung3   6 contributions
Perth, Australia
Sep 18, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

I was traveling alone and staying indiscriminately in student housing and hostels, pensiones and hotels. Booking at the last minute and traveling to the city on a whim, I didn't have too many options left in Bilbao that night and as a last resort I chose the slightly more expensive Petit Palace. I was not dissapointed with the money I... more

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3 of 5 stars
Dedalus54   1 contribution
Glasgow
Sep 11, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

Stayed at the Petit Palace Arana for one night. Great location with comfortable, clean room. But, as appears to be de rigueur with single rooms, it was stuck in a bad part of the hotel overlooking an inner courtyard with very little natural light. I had to go down to reception to check out the weather! Why is it almost... more

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4 of 5 stars
emgtraveller   21 contributions
Alexandria, Virginia
Jul 21, 2009 | Trip type: Family

It is in the old city so walking around at night and eating out is so easy. The Guggenhein is just a 15-20 minute walk through the newer city but you go past lovely shopping. There is free internet. There is a public parking lot very close. They had a triple room. It's tight and small, but completely acceptable. more

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5 of 5 stars
pathogen   14 contributions
wexford
Jul 21, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

I stayed her for two nights last week and it was excellent value for the price. From booking-in to booking-out it was a pleasant experience. The room was economically laid out with everything you could want but no more.Hanging around in your hotel room should not be what you come to Bilbao for! I agree with one of the other... more

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2 of 5 stars
Travelbugger_9   1 contribution
Perth
May 31, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Excellent location in the heart of the old town. Easy walk to Guggenheim and newer part of town. Trendy appearing building with modern rooms. We stayed 2 nights. Unfortunately was woken by water falling from the ceiling on the first night (presumably from the hotel room above). When we told the counter staff later about this it was clear that... more

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3 of 5 stars
happyfeet54   5 contributions
California
Mar 16, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1/1 found this review helpful

Part of a chain of hotels under the Hi-Tech umbrella. Their website is http://www.hthoteles.com/. Location was great, right at the edge of the Casco Viejo. It was a 15 minute walk to the Guggenheim and right across the bridge from the Renfe station. Rooms were comfy, we got a spot in the back so it was quiet. The rates were... more

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5 of 5 stars
jtquenlin   8 contributions
London
Mar 15, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

My wife and I spent a few days here during the week in March, 2009. The hotel's location was ideal - right on the edge of the the casco viejo where the best pintxos are found, a tram stop out in front that runs to the Guggenheim, and the metro maybe three blocks away. My wife - who is not... more

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Address: C/ Bidebarrieta 2, 48005 Bilbao, Spain
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