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Petit Palace Arana

3.0 of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta 2, 48005 Bilbao, Spain
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Petit Palace Arana
Ranked #29 of 47 hotels in Bilbao
3.5 of 5 stars 191 Reviews
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The Hague, The Netherlands
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I had booked a double room for three people, but I got a normal room with an extra bed. I explained the staff that a double room contains two beds of either 'double', 'queen' or 'king' sized beds. I found the reaction of the staff very rude and incompetent so in the end I left the hotel after staying only... More

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Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

I travelled to Bilbao to write a piece on the Basque Country and I ended up being there at the same time as Aste Nagusia - Bilbao's week long festival. The streets around the hotel were packed with people and I thought that it would be noisy- but I was wrong. I really liked the rooms and it's modern touch.... More

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Tatiana Sanchez, Departamento de ventas online at Petit Palace Arana, responded to this review
April 26, 2012

Thank you for your wonderful detailed review and thank you for keeping us in mind for your future travel endeavours and I am looking forward to welcoming you back soon. More

Altrincham, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

We asked for a room away from traffic with a balcony. Our request was met. We found the hotel very central, on the edge of the old quarter and close to all the major shops and restaurant. Pleasant riverside walk to the Guggenheim. The double bed was very comfortable. All staff were extremely pleasant. The decor is masculine and the... More

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Tatiana Sanchez, Departamen de ventas online at Petit Palace Arana, responded to this review
April 19, 2012

We appreciate your TripAdvisor comments and Thank you for keeping us in mind for your future travel endeavours and I am looking forward to welcoming you back soon. More

Brighton
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012

It was okay - nice enough room and facilities but the attention to detail was lacking. Vending machines that don't work for example. However they did lay on a great breakfast.

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all over the world on a yacht
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT!!!!! good location, BUT our room is small, skinny, and my broad-shouldered husband (not fat by any means!!!!) cannot fit into the tiny shower. the receptionist was disinterested and surly. we do have a mini computer in our room, with tv and a safe that works, but it´s a featureless, tired, and stark room. the bathroom smells of... More

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Lancashire
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2012

We have just returned from Petit Palace Arana. The hotel is not worthy of the 3 star rating, more like a 2. I totally agree with the comments of Chicago Flyer. The room was showing signs of wear, especially the bathroom. Parts of the laminate around the sink had come away, some of the tiles on the shower were broken... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed November 27, 2011

Location on the edge of the Casco Viejo and on the tram line is great. Hotel is pretty easy to find - if you get to a parking garage 'Arena' just pull in there and park since the hotel doesn't have its own parking. You can pull into the pedestrian street to check in to the hotel, though, if you... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 23, 2011
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This is a fantastic little hotel in an excellent location offering brilliant value for money. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful and polite. Breakfast is of a reasonable standard with enough choice to keep most people happy.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 21, 2011

The petite palace is in a brilliant location, right in between the old and new town. The hotel is modern, clean and the rooms spacious. Would go back. I would only ask for tea making facilities in the room.

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