WELCOME TO THE MELIÁ EXPERIENCE
CAN YOU IMAGINE A PERFECT JOURNEY? We already have
HOW TO GET THERE Bilbao's international airport named La Paloma (the dove) was designed by architect Santiago Calatrava and is very near the city centre. It offers direct flights to Spain's main cities and several European capitals with connections to airports all over the world. It is the most important airport in the North of Spain in terms of passengers and economic impact.
BILBAO A TASTY EXPERIENCE Bilbao s gastronomy offers a wide range of options, from the delights of enjoying the Michelin- Starred restaurants, which are among the best of the restaurant world, to the tempting pintxo bars, as well as magnificent traditional restaurants, steakhouses, cider houses and taverns. It is a must to taste the famous Txakoli sparkling dry white wine from Bizkaia.
AVANT-GARDE ARCHITECTURE Internationally renowned architects, including Gehry, Foster, Starck, Pelli, Isozaki, Hadid, Calatrava, Moneo, Siza, Legorreta and Soriano have made Bilbao a great example of avant-garde architecture in the different projects which today make up the new horizon of the city.
Its narrow paved streets, lined with mansions and palaces, today vibrate with bustling commercial life complete with countless restaurants, bars and terraces where enjoy a moment to relax after visiting one of its pieces of history, including the Cathedral, its gothic and renaissance churches, its museums, the Arriaga Theatre and the Arenal Gardens. OLD QUARTER
Bilbao is a city where all types of conferences, conventions and meetings can be held. The Euskalduna Palace was elected World's Best Congress Centre by the International Association of Convention Centres (AIPC) in 2003. Its Auditorium offers up to 2.200 seats. A CONFERENCE CITY
SHORT BREAKS AROUND BILBAO Situated at sea level, the city is surrounded by different attraction points as Portugalete with its Suspension Bridge which has been inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage list, the Urkiola and Gorbea Natural Parks, the Urdaibai Estuary declares a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, the coast and beaches.
THE HOTEL
HOTEL LOCATION In the North of Spain, in the Basque country. Perfectly combines comfort, quality, superb service, business and pleasure. Located opposite the Euskalduna, 10 minutes from the International Airport of Bilbao, 45 minutes from the most famous Spanish vineyards, one hour from San Sebastian and the South of France and 10 minutes from the Bilbao Exhibition Center.
LUXURY & SERVICE A 5* hotel designed by the prestigious architect Ricardo Legorreta, Meliá Bilbao is inspired by the work of the Basque sculptor Eduardo Chillida. Amongst its magnificent facilities, the hotel provides 211 rooms; different dining spaces; free Wi-Fi internet throughout the hotel; Wellness Center with 24 hour gym, semi-outdoor heated pool and sauna; 7 meeting rooms with a maximum capacity for up to 300 people; spectacular lobby 40 metres tall and private parking with direct access to reception.
ROOMS & SUITES A place to dream
SPACE & COMFORT 211 exterior rooms, 8 categories. Smoking rooms, rooms for allergic sufferers, disabled rooms. Single, King Size and 2 Queen beds, pilow menu, bath & shower, 37 inch LCD TV, individually controled air conditioning, individual heating, free wifi internet, minibar, safety deposit box, 24 hours room service.
MELIÁ ROOM
PREMIUM ROOM
JUNIOR SUITE
BUSINESS SUITE
GRAND SUITE
PRESIDENTIAL SUITE
BATHROOMS
GASTRONOMY A journey through the senses
AIZIAN RESTAURANT A la carte restaurant, a fusion of traditional Basque cuisine with cutting edge creativity. Choose from fish, meat and delicious starters. You can also choose from our set menus: the traditional menu, the sampling menu or the executive menu. Run by José Miguel Olazabalaga.
QUATRE RESTAURANT Restaurant specialising in traditional Basque cuisine with modern touches, pintxos and tapas menu, as well as a set menu of the day and a children s menu.
Q LOUNGE Drinks, cocktails, long drinks, as well as a wide range of tapas and pintxos. Ideal for listening to live music and enjoying a drink in a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Type of cuisine: Basque and international.
SUPERB BREAKFAST BUFFET Located on the ground floor with views to the park. A wide range of cakes and pastries: seasonal fruit, selection of coal meats and cheeses, cereals and yoghurts, dried fruit and nuts and different juices.
OUTDOOR TERRACE Opened all the year. Ideal for any kind of events.
MEETINGS AND EVENTS
MEETING ROOMS AND EVENTS If you are looking to hold your congress or event in Bilbao, we invite you to discover our modern business hotel located in the heart of the city, in the new business district, opposite the Palacio Euskalduna and the Doña Casilda Park a few minutes from the Guggenheim Museum, the Museum of Fine Art and the Iberdrola Tower. Fully equipped business hotel, with high speed Wi-Fi internet in all the rooms. 7 meeting and banquet rooms (4 with natural light) and a maximum capacity for up to 300 people, demonstrating that the Meliá Bilbao is the ideal place for any event. The hotel has space for stands for congresses, exhibitions and fairs Multi-functional and flexible space Magnificent Presidential Suite available for any private event
LEGORRETAS I & II
GEHRY
BUSINESS CENTER
WELLNESS
WELLNESS Meliá Bilbao offers a complete Wellness Center measuring more than 200 m2 with a fully equipped gym open 24 hours a day, a semi-outdoor heated pool and fabulous views, 2 saunas and 1 cabin for treatments and massages. Located on the sixth floor, and accessed by the room key.
SEMI-OUTDOOR HEATED POOL ON THE SALÓN 6th FLOOR BALL
FULLY EQUIPPED GYM
WEDDINGS Ask about our special offers for weddings and celebrations and we promise to custom-design for you an unforgettable day. Our experienced team will take care of every detail, so you can relax and enjoy your day, knowing that we are there to take care of everything. With our special changing room for the bride, you will enjoy every second of the day, making it the best day of your life! You would almost think we aren t there.
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Travelling is not just going from one place to another. The journey is in every sensation, in every detail that surprises you, in every person that shows you something new. Because travelling is feeling.
Lehendakari Leizaola 29, Bilbao 48001 Spain Tel: (34) 94 428 0000 - Fax: (34) 94 4 28 00 01 E-mail: melia.bilbao@melia.com