Front desk staff was friendly and efficient. Restaurant far exceeded our expectations. We enjoyed the view and would highly recommend. More

We had very little time here, but the hotel was quiet and generally comfortable. We didn't pay the considerably higher price for the room with the view of the Guggenheim, but we got a good rate on a room overlooking the atrium. An interesting design . . . lots of windows, but it seems like with the curtains open there... More

The breakfast buffet on the terrace was a dream. The food was OK, but the view and style was wonderful. Located on a lovely area, Close to everything and excellent for walks in the area. More

Friendly and helpfull staff. very nice view and restaurant. More

And because it only costs a fraction more than the pension down the road. And they don't have Starck bathrooms. The statue in the atrium is a sausage. Don't let people tell you something else. Enjoy. More

Very nice, clean, modern, spacious, bright rooms, high ceilings, exactly what we were looking after driving the coast in Spain. Close to restaurants and a short walk to shopping center. You can see the Guggenheim Museum from your window, nice views to the River. I will stay at this hotel next time a visit Bilbao! More

We started our road trip in Santander and stopped off in Bilbao to soak up some Basque culture, and we chose the Gran Hotel because it looked kinda cool and was right next door to the Guggenheim. What a good decision that was. It is a truly amazing hotel, fantastic rooms and a really great vibe. The centre of Bilbao... More

but you have to visit Bilbao and surroundings. get the coast and you won't believe what it is like. what a contrary to southern spain. but the hotel - its a plain classic. the room i had was just gorgeous. larger than my first flat, well equipped with a good stereo and set of CDs for the right mood, bathroom... More

Recently spent a long weekend at this superb hotel. Everything about it is outstanding: location - close to the Guggenheim, centre of modern Bilbao, the riverside walk, tram stop, and a ten minute walk from the centre of the old town; rooms - spotlessly clean, spacious, well-appointed, excellent bath rooms with all kinds of amenities imaginable; service - professional, friendly... More