NH Collection Villa de Bilbao, Bilbao

• The rooms feel a little basic but offer comfortable spaces remodeled in 2012, all with tea/coffee-making facilities and free WiFi.
• You can indulge in delicious Basque cuisine at the hotel restaurant or enjoy various gins, vodkas, and tapas at the Corner bar.
• Work out at the hotel's rooftop gym, offering beautiful city views. 
• The hotel holds two sustainability certifications, one (ISO 14001) for environmental management and the other (ISO 50001) for energy management. 

• The hotel is close to the Palacio de Congresos, so the street noise can be disruptive in some rooms.
• The decor and amenities don't quite live up to a 4-star hotel.

Authenticity

NH Collection is a modern hotel chain, so its Villa de Bilbao location follows suit and doesn't offer a ton of authenticity. It was renovated in 2012 to offer modern elegance while staying true to its local roots. Immerse yourself in the local culture by enjoying meals at the on-site restaurant, Le Bol Blanc, with its Basque cuisine.

Location

You'll be in the northwest part of the city, right off a large plaza and traffic circle and Bilbao's Gran Vía Boulevard. You'll be within walking distance from several big sites, including the riverfront, shipyard museum, and Euskalduna Palace. Casilda Iturrizar Park is one block from the hotel, and the Guggenheim Museum is a 15-minute walk. You'll also be near plenty of top restaurants and pintxos bars. Getting to the city's Old Town is a little farther, a 25-minute walk, though using the metro cuts the journey down to just 10 minutes. 

Rooms & Bathrooms

With 142 rooms, NH Collection Villa de Bilbao is a relatively big hotel offering bright, spacious units with a modern style and amenities. Overall, they feel a little basic with simple furnishings, but all come equipped with tea and coffee-making facilities and free WiFi. To upgrade your experience, choose one of the 30 Premium rooms with beautiful views of Bilbao's main avenue, Gran Vía, or indulge in a Junior Suite with a private terrace.

Sustainability

The hotel's private parking includes charging stations for electric vehicles, and there's an overall focus on sustainability. The hotel holds ISO 14001 and 50001 certifications for environmental and energy management. These certifications require the hotel to implement systems that reduce energy and water consumption, source renewable energy, use more sustainable materials, monitor emissions, and more.