Hesperia Bilbao, Bilbao

Hesperia Bilbao - A riverside hotel with colored glass façade opposite Guggenheim Museum

Located directly across the Nervión river from the Guggenheim Museum, this contemporary 151-room Bilbao hotel features distinctive rainbow-colored glass windows along Campo Volantín promenade. The Hesperia's interior combines leather and glass elements with blonde wood paneling and cherry-red accent walls. La Ría Restaurant serves modern Basque cuisine including salt cod and hake, while La Orilla bar offers sushi and drinks with river views, plus live jazz and flamenco concerts. Eight meeting spaces accommodate up to 200 people, with the largest room being La Salve. The property stands 656.2 ft from the main shopping district and a 14-minute walk from Gran Via avenue. Hesperia provides laptop-friendly workspaces, air conditioning, and free WiFi throughout all rooms, with two units specially adapted for guests with disabilities.

Pros

Live entertainment includes jazz and flamenco performances at La Orilla terrace bar

English-speaking staff arrange massages, tours, and currency exchange

Late breakfast hours and free late checkout available on Sundays

Meeting spaces feature natural lighting and outdoor terrace access

Cons

9.5 miles distance from Bilbao Airport

Some rooms face the inner courtyard rather than the river