Hotel Ercilla de Bilbao, Bilbao

Pros

• The hotel's location, as the second hotel ever to grace Bilbao, offers a prime spot for exploring the city's thriving social, financial, political, and cultural scenes.
• The Vintage rooms, with plush pink velvet, tartan, and houndstooth upholstering, provide an immersive experience of the city's glamorous seventies heyday.
• You have your choice of two eateries, including a ground-floor bar and a rooftop terrace with music. Plus, the 99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant, a famed Japanese cuisine restaurant hailing from Spain, is located next door to the hotel.
• If you need a little exercise, the wellness center offers yoga and training classes.

Cons

• The hotel's amenities, such as the rooftop bar and wellness center, may come with additional costs beyond the room rate.

Authenticity

Established in 1972, Ercilla is Bilbao's second hotel and played a significant role in shaping a luxury travel experience unique to the city. The hotel's proud local family business character and adventurous international spirit encapsulate the unmistakable glamour of seventies Bilbao.

Location

The Ercilla Hotel is located in the heart of Bilbao, in a busy shopping area, providing an excellent base for exploring the city's attractions. You'll be just down the street from the Indautxu metro station, so you can quickly get around the city. Txabarri Palace is just a five-minute walk away, and you can reach the Casilda Iturrizar Park and the Guggenheim Museum in about 10 minutes on foot.

Rooms & Bathrooms

The rooms feature a mix of unique fabrics that channel its 1970s grand opening, including pink velvets, tartans, houndstooth soft furnishings, and curvaceous fittings. Some rooms have iconic bow windows, offering stunning urban vistas of Bilbao. The bathrooms feature historic stonework dating back to the hotel's 70s heyday, lovingly restored, and exclusive Ercilla scent products designed to evoke the woodland allure of the nearby Gorbeia National Park.

Amenities

You can attend yoga and training classes at the Wellness Center with the prestigious Xabi Sanchez Training. There is also a small gym equipped with free weights, cardio machines, and an Astroturf area. The hotel is wheelchair-accessible, with wide doorways, elevators, and some wheelchair-friendly rooms. 

Family-Friendliness

Although the Hotel Ercilla de Bilbao caters more to adult travelers, children of all ages are welcome. All rooms can fit a free baby crib for infants under two, and those aged between two and 11 can stay at a reduced rate. 

Other Highlights

The Ercilla Hotel eateries are the property's highlights, including El Bar Americano, a sophisticated retreat with an expansive drinks menu and diverse dining options. The hotel is also known for its rooftop bar, La Terraza, with its 360º views of Bilbao and a menu inspired by traditional pintxos and irresistible street food.