Hesperia Bilbao

The Hesperia Bilbao is a recently-built hotel located opposite the Guggenheim museum, one of the most famous and visually-exciting buildings in the world, and it is close to both the shopping and business areas of this dynamic city. The Hesperia's design is absolutely cutting-edge, and its 151 rooms, with minimalist décor, include a Presidential Suite and nine Junior Suites. A design highlight of this hotel consists of the unique coloured glass surfaces that enclose the balconies, which look over the river Nervión and the museum, providing a beautiful view above all in the evening.

All the bedrooms provide modern, well-lit accommodation, including complimentary wireless internet connection and satellite TV within a modern setting. The hotel restaurant “La Ría” serves high quality food, specialising in local Basque cuisine. In addition, guests can relax in The Orilla Café and Bar. Along with these outstanding facilities, the hotel also has a Business Centre boasting 9 meeting rooms, which make the Hesperia Bilbao ideal for both business trips and leisure travellers. There is a golf course just a few kilometres from the hotel.
H.N. 21.5.10

La Ría Restaurant
Innovative Basque cuisine can be found just across the street from the Guggenheim Museum in the avant-garde Hesperia Hotel. La Ría Restaurant, headed by chef Jorge Bilbao, serves creative local and seasonal cuisine in light-filled, minimalist surroundings. Bilbao, who trained under renowned chefs Martín Berasategui and Fernando Canales carefully selects only the most prime ingredients to produce his traditional Basque dishes with a modern twist. The wine list is an extensive to tribute to Spanish wine, offering a wide selection of the local red Ribera del Duero, among other select regional choices.

Luxos Recommended Menu:
Sautéed scallops with Idiazábal cheese soup and crunchy vegetables
Lamb loin with potato confit

E.B., 23.07.10

Club Metropolitan
The Hesperia Bilbao Hotel’s resident fitness center, the posh Club Metropolitan, boasts state-of-the-art exercise equipment, as well as the health and well-being services of the SPA. The highly trained staff offers specialized facial, body, massage and beauty treatments in the cutting-edge facilities of the super-modern Metropolitan. Be sure to try one of the SPA’s exclusive facial treatments. The Metropolitan Oxygen Therapy is magnificent for eliminating stress and rehydrating the delicate skin of the face. For the ultimate rehydration try the Caviar Treatment, a careful application of caviar to reactivate even the driest skin. And finally, the Anti-Ageing Treatment regenerates skin, reduces fine lines, dark spots, and other signs of ageing.

E.B., 20.07.10