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Petit Palace Arana

3.0 of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta 2, 48005 Bilbao, Spain (Bilbo Zaharra)
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Petit Palace Arana
Ranked #26 of 45 hotels in Bilbao
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Pontefract, United Kingdom
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118 reviews 118 reviews
21 hotel reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Great location on the edge of the old town/new town. DIfficult to find/park if you arrive in your own car as it is on a very narrow section of main road. Taxis park in the pedestrian street so that option is actually better for arrival/departure. Staff are friendly and helpful. Breakfast is good, buffet with fresh fruit, cold hams/cheese, cereals,... More

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Tatiana S, Online Sales Department at Petit Palace Arana, responded to this review
29 April 2013

Dear client: Thank you very much for you comment about our Hotel Petit Palace Arana. We will bear in mind your comment about the rooms and bathrooms and we will do our best to improve in this issue. Your feedback helps us to improve every day. We will work to improve. We hope to see you again soon at one... More

Sydney
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Stayed at the Petit Palace Arana for just one night and found it to be quite nice. The hotel was easy to find and the staff were accommodating. The hotel is basic however it offers all the necessities. The rooms were spacious and comfortable and the bathroom was nice and clean. It is centrally located with easy access to restaurants,... More

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Tatiana S, Online Sales Department at Petit Palace Arana, responded to this review
13 May 2013

To our esteemed guest: It was such a pleasure reading your comments. Without a doubt, feedback like yours encourages us to continue working hard so that our guests’ experiences at our hotels are enjoyable ones. We would love to see you again soon at any of our establishments. Kindest regards. More

Bilbao
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I ask to wake me up and they did not. I ask for a taxi and they didn't tell me when the taxi arrives. When we arrive the window was open and it was freezing ..... the heat was doing a lot of noise, so it wasn't confortable at all.... I would not go back again!

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

I booked a room here in the very last minute because the rate was good and the location was what I wanted. I am afraid the pictures were much nicer than the reality. I got a very small and noisy room, with a good collection of scratched furniture and stained covers. The internet connection didn't work the first day, and... More

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Tatiana S, Gerente at Petit Palace Arana, responded to this review
9 April 2013

Dear Guest, The beauty of our hotel is that it is a centenary hotel totally refurbished but keeping its personality and introducing modern design, furniture and high tech equipment that unfortunately depending the number of guests accesing internet at same time may comes slow, not usual but sometimes happen. We are sorry for the inconveniences this may causes during your... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

Didn't look much like the photo. Good location in old town but quite a bit of noise on saturday night untill 4 in the morning. My mum didn't sleep too well due to very firm beds but the staff put some blankets under the sheets and it got better. Nice clean rooms. Would have liked tea and coffee making facillities... More

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Tatiana S, Online Sales Department at Petit Palace Arana, responded to this review
2 April 2013

Dear Guest, We would like to thank you for taking the time to send us your comments about your stay in our hotel. We are pleased to know that your stay with us and our services offered met your expectations. We regret, however, that certain details were not entirely to your liking. With this in mind we would like to... More

liverpool
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

Just got back from 5 nights in Bilbao. Loved it. Only paid £25 each per night including a full breakfast which had so much to offer nobody could complain. The hotel is in a noisy spot but that just added to the charm for us. We were on the 5th floor looking out on the theatre and kept the windows... More

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Tatiana S, Online sales department. at Petit Palace Arana, responded to this review
28 February 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful review of our Hotel Petit Palace Arana. I am delighted to read such a gleaming report of our service and facilities. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay with us and you enjoyed the city Bilbao. Kindest regards. More

Madrid, Spain
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2013

The hotel is very modern, clean, and the location is fantastic - surprisingly good for the price. If you look very very closely, there is color coming off the walls, a little mold on the ceiling above the shower. Don't get me wrong, it is clean, but they could really invest in these things to make it perfect. What really... More

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Tatiana S, Online department at Petit Palace Arana, responded to this review
4 February 2013

Dear guest, Thank you very much for you comment about our Hotel Petit Palace Arana Bilbao. We will bear in mind your comment about the rooms and air-condition and we will do our best to improve in this issue. Your feedback helps us to improve every day. Kindest regards. More

Bangkok, Thailand
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013

You could not see the Guggenheim from our window but it really didn't matter. We could see across the road to the river, where there were people dancing, crowds shopping and laughing and at night the most beautiful view of the lake and bridges. This hotel is absolutely stunning! From the room with it's french doors opening onto the wonderful... More

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Tatiana S, Online department at Petit Palace Arana, responded to this review
4 February 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for your very complimentary review of Petit Palace Arana. Our team are delighted that you enjoyed their service and look forward to welcoming you back again. We hope see you soon. Thank you so much. More

London, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
8 hotel reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2013

A nice, smart hotel in a decent location for the city centre - not dead in the lively part of the city, but everything walkable and close to the tram. Rooms were a nice size and perfectly pleasant, internet was free too, which is always nice!

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Tatiana S, Online Department at Petit Palace Arana, responded to this review
9 January 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful review of our Hotel Petit Palace Arana. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay with us and that the in room laptop was of help to you. We hope see you soon. Kindest regards More

Suffolk
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35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2012

However, not by choice. We only wish we could have stayed the whole weekend. We had pre-booked a quiet twin bedded room (we got a fairly noisy double!) for two nights. However, after a disastrous flight which meant our arrival was 9 hours later than it should have been, my husband was taken ill. We spent one night in an... More

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Tatiana S, Online department at Petit Palace Arana, responded to this review
4 December 2012

Dear Guest, First of all, we hope your husband is feeling better, we feel that they had to leave in advance. Thank you very much for you comment. We will bear in mind your comment about the noise rooms and we will do our best to improve in this issue. Our team are delighted that you enjoyed their service and... More

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Also Known As:
Petit Palace Arana Hotel
Petit Palace Arana Bilbao
Petit Palace Arana Hotel Bilbao
Address: C/ Bidebarrieta 2, 48005 Bilbao, Spain
Region: Spain > Basque Country > Vizcaya Province > Bilbao > Bilbo Zaharra
Amenities:
Business Centre Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #26 of 45 hotels in Bilbao
Price range (per night): RM243 - 467
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
WIFI FREE, IPOD Adapter & HYDRO-SHOWERS IN ALL THE ROOMS. A charming Hotel of XIXth century, totally refurnished 2002 and placed in the entrance of the old historic Town next to the Guggenheim Museum in a 15 minutes walk.Subway, Tram, train stop at only few meters. Placed in the commercial heart of the city where the best pintxos and typical gastronomy is adapted to every pocket. Business Center, Meeting room, cycles free use for clients, Free CyberCorner,rooms for handicapped. The only hotel in the city offering Family rooms to accommodate up to 4 people and complimentary toys for the smallest. Cribs free. Pets welcome Free. ... more   less 
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