How to get there by car: Exit Bilbao East, when you get to the round about take ATXURI direction, then go straight ahead to Casco Viejo. AIRPORT BUS: Plaza Moyua Stop. 5-minute walk to the Old Town or by tube.
UNDERGROUND: Etxebarri direction-Casco Viejo Stop-San Nicolas way out.
A 10-minute walk along the river crossed by numerous bridges, leads directly to the Guggenheim Museum, the Deusto University and some other places of interest. 04/08MP
This is a traditional style hotel housed in a 18th century building perfectly integrated in the architecture of this quarter since it is a refurbished building, four floors high.
The lobby area is not large but nice and welcoming combining modern and antique details as in the rest of the hotel.
This famous city hotel is located in the centre of Bilbao, close to the Plaza Nueva and it's underground station. It's location close to the Arriga Theatre and near the old town is ideal, with many entertainment venues, such as the Guggenheim museum, within easy reach. The airport is roughly 15 km away from the hotel.
The hotel was built in 1850 and tastefully renovated in 2002, as well as fitted with air conditioning in 2002. It has a total of 64 rooms on 6 floors (doubles, singles, triples and family rooms) and combines a traditional ambiance with modern designs. Guests arrive in a welcoming lobby with a 24-hour reception, a hotel safe, a currency exchange desk and lifts. Additional facilities include a cafe, a snack bar, TV room, a non-smoking restaurant, a conference room, a games room and 2 free Internet terminals. There is also a laundry service, bicycle rental (additional fees apply), as well as a car park (50 m away and also for an additional fee) and play area on offer.
The hotel has won a prize for the best renovation 2002-2004.
Petit Palace Arana is placed in Bidebarrieta Street, opposite to the Arriaga Theatre, between the Old Town and The Ensanche, the most modern and commercial city centre of Bilbao. In its nearness, the underground stop (Plaza Nueva) is one of the most modern of Europe. Besides, it has in his surroundings all kind of connections: train, tramway and bus connecting it with all the most important places of the city and all the available destinies from Bilbao. 10 minutes walking in parallel to the river mouth crossed by numerous bridges, it leads us directly to the Guggenheim Museum, while it can contemplate the great architectural change that is carried out in the city. Petit Palace Arana occupies an emblematic building of the middle of the XIX century, which front has a balcony of wood and crystal that they contrast with the modernist design of their rooms.
Petit Palace Arana is placed in Bidebarrieta Street, opposite to the Arriaga Theatre, between the Old Town and The Ensanche, the most modern and commercial city centre of Bilbao. Nearby to the Petit Palace Arana, the underground stop (Plaza Nueva), is one of the most modern of Europe. Besides, it has in his surroundings all kinds of travel connections: train, tramway and bus connecting it with all the most important places of the city and all the available destinations from Bilbao. A 10 minutes walk parallel to the river mouth crossed by numerous bridges leads you to the world famous Guggenheim Museum, while it can contemplate the great architectural change that is carried out in the city. The hotel offers the services of Buffet-Breakfast, Snack Bar, Business Center and Cyber Game, located in the hall with daylight, which is situated in the last floor of the hotel, with free internet access (ADSL-2Mb). Petit Palace Arana occupies an emblematic building of the middle of the XIX century, which has a front balcony of wood and crystal that contrast with the modernist design of their rooms. Between November of 2001 and August 2002, the hotel had a total renovation and is now one of the best hotels in the city. The hotel has a ground floor and 4 floors, and boasts 64 rooms with the following amenities: Double and double for single use High Tech rooms, with personal computer with panel screen TFT of 15 inches with free high speed internet access (ADSL-2Mb), static cycles, trouser press, hydromassage tower showers and king size beds, 20 single rooms, with free high speed internet access (ADSL-2Mb), hydromassage tower showers 34 Executive double and double for single use, with free high speed internet access, hydromassage tower showers and king size beds. All the rooms have: Free high speed internet access, Hydromassage tower showers, Static cycles, ISDN line for access to internet by modem, Direct telephone in each room. There are rooms specialized for: Non smokers, Family rooms, Handicapped rooms, Rooms of 2 beds (king and queen size beds). Hotel services: Snack bar, Multiuse meeting room in the last floor, Business Center in the hall, with free internet access of broad band (ADSL-2Mb), Service of printer, fax and photocopier, Other facilities and equipment include: Television of 25 inches inside all the rooms with music channels and radio, Canal + with sports and cinema channels, Satellite television, Air-conditioning and heating in all rooms, Latest generation hydromassage tower showers, Personal computer of panel screen TFT of 15 inches with high speed internet access (ADSL-2Mb) (High Tech rooms), RDSI line for connection to internet by modem, Static cycles (High Tech rooms), Direct telephone, Hair dryer, Individual safe box (suitable for portable computers), Minibar, Trouser press (High Tech rooms) and a Medical service (on request). Outside parking with special prices for the guests, close to Plaza Nueva
How to get there by car: Exit Bilbao East, when you get to the round about take ATXURI direction, then go straight ahead to Casco Viejo. AIRPORT BUS: Plaza Moyua Stop. 5-minute walk to the Old Town or by tube.
UNDERGROUND: Etxebarri direction-Casco Viejo Stop-San Nicolas way out.
A 10-minute walk along the river crossed by numerous bridges, leads directly to the Guggenheim Museum, the Deusto University and some other places of interest.
The hotel provides 10 double and double for single use rooms fitted with personal computers with free high speed Internet access, static bicycles, trouser press, last generation hydro showers and king size beds.
20 single rooms, with free high speed Internet access and last generation hydro showers.
34 Executive double and double for single use, with free high speed Internet access, hydro showers and king size beds.
Including disabled facilities.
The restaurant is found on the top floor. The cosy and homey atmosphere is one of the main features of the hotel. The decoration is Spartan in rustic style. There is also a bar next to the restaurant. The restaurant is only used for serving breakfast.
The lobby area is not large but nice and welcoming combining modern and antique details as in the rest of the hotel.
The first class Petit Palace Arana Hotel is strategically located l5 kilometers from Bilbao International Airport. This hotel is situated on Bidebarrieta Street in front of the Arrriga Theater, near Arenal Square. The hotel is in the region between the old town and Ensanche, a more modern zone. Its location allows easy access to the area attractions either on foot or by public transport. Following a complete renovation in 2002, the Petit Palace Arana now ranks among the best hotels of its class in Bilbao.
All guest rooms are equipped with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, direct dial telephone, satellite TV with movie channels. Guestrooms are spacious and include a wide range of amenities for your comfort. The staff at the hotel is knowledgeable and eager to assist in every way that will make your stay more enjoyable. For your recreation, the hotel has a snack bar, business center, and a cyber games center in the lobby. The Petit Palace Arana Hotel is convenient to dining, shopping and entertainment venues.
Rates shown are per room per night.
