The Artist Grand Hotel Of Art, Bilbao

The Artist Grand Hotel Of Art - A 5-star art-focused hotel opposite Guggenheim Museum with rooftop dining and wellness facilities

Located opposite the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao's Ensanche shopping district, this 5-star hotel features 145 rooms with contemporary artworks, free WiFi, USB connections, and 40-inch flat-screen TVs with HDMI inputs. Superior rooms include Philippe Starck bathtubs and views of the Guggenheim Museum. Guests can dine at three onsite venues: Olio restaurant serving Basque cuisine by chef Abel Corral, The Gallery bistro with Bauhaus-inspired design, and Sixty-One Lobby Bar offering cocktails and live jazz. The Artist Grand Hotel Of Art provides a wellness area with Turkish bath, sauna, and a gym featuring direct views of the Guggenheim Museum. Seven meeting rooms with natural daylight accommodate up to 500 attendees, featuring HDMI-equipped screens and projectors. The hotel offers concierge services for organizing premium experiences including Guggenheim Museum tours, sailing excursions along the Nervion estuary, and coastal trips to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. A continental breakfast is available each morning at The Artist Grand Hotel Of Art.

Pros

Directly opposite the Guggenheim Museum with panoramic views from many rooms

Rooftop terrace offering breakfast, brunch, and cocktails with museum views

Comprehensive wellness facilities including Turkish bath, sauna, and Guggenheim-view gym

Multiple dining options including gastronomic restaurant and live jazz lobby bar

Seven daylight meeting rooms with capacity for 500 attendees and modern AV equipment

Cons

No swimming pool or spa treatments available on the property

Located in a busy urban area with limited natural surroundings