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    Petit Palace Arana

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    #17 of 43 Hotels in Bilbao
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    C/ Bidebarrieta 2, 48005 Bilbao, Spain
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    “old town”(106 reviews)
    “the river”(35 reviews)
    “perfect location”(20 reviews)
    Free Wifi
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    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Great location

    The hotel is basic, comfortable and partialy refurbished. Next to the river, walking distance from the best pintxos area in the old town and the shopping streets. The staff is extremly polite and helpful. They offer a discount for a nearby car park.More

    Thank MGC78
    Response from Karmele A, Gerente at Petit Palace AranaResponded 2 days ago

    Dear Guest, Many thanks for your kind words following your stay with us at he Petit Palace Arana. I was delighted to read that you enjoyed your stay with us and you found the location perfect for your trip. I will be sharing your lovely...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Perfect for a city break: convenient, clean, friendly

    Superb location for a city break, just by the river, next to the old town and only a few minutes walk from all the tourist sights A fantastic old building with lots of charm The rooms are clean and pleasant Staff were friendly and helpful...More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great hotel in good location

    This is a great hotel that was excellent value and in a great location right on the edge of the old town. Rooms were a good size. Excellent breakfast with lots of different options. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would recommend staying hereMore

    Thank LadyIreland
    Response from Karmele A, Gerente at Petit Palace AranaResponded 1 week ago

    Dear Guest, Thank you very much for taking the time and effort to post a personal review here at TripAdvisor following your recent stay at the Petit Palace Arana. We strive to provide all of our guests with a memorable and pleasant experience whilst with...More

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Nice, cheap, clean

    Very nice staff: helpful with all our questions and with practical stuff. Clean rooms: clean room and freshly aired when we arrived. Small room, but still enough space to be comfortable. Quite spacious bathroom, big shower. Nice cleaning during the stay. Central: easy to find...More

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    Response from Karmele A, Gerente at Petit Palace AranaResponded 3 weeks ago

    Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time and effort to post a personal review here at TripAdvisor following your recent stay at the Petit Palace Arana. We are delighted to know that you had an excelent experience and your compliments will certainly be an...More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    A pleasant surprise.

    I booked this Hotel on the basis of location and was pleasantly surprised. Location is perfect for a City trip. The room was on the small size, but we are big "sizes" couple so cant complain. The breakfast was wholesome with plenty of variety. The...More

    Thank Kathryn D
    Response from Karmele A, Gerente at Petit Palace AranaResponded 3 weeks ago

    Dear Kathryn, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for posting such a wonderful and detailed TripAdvisor review regarding your overall experience during your recent visit to the Petit Palace Arana. Kathryn, it was a pleasure to know that you find our...More

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    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Hotel Amenities
    Dry Cleaning
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    Wheelchair Access
    Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
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    Multilingual Staff
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Breakfast Available
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    Air Conditioning
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    US$111 - US$207 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    #3 Centrally Located Hotel in Bilbao
    #3 Safe Hotel in Bilbao
    #12 Quiet Hotel in Bilbao
    #19 Mid-range Hotel in Bilbao
    #2 Quaint Hotel in Bilbao
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    Non-Smoking Rooms, Accessible rooms
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    US$111 - US$207 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Hotel class
    Hotel Style
    #3 Centrally Located Hotel in Bilbao
    #3 Safe Hotel in Bilbao
    #12 Quiet Hotel in Bilbao
    #19 Mid-range Hotel in Bilbao
    #2 Quaint Hotel in Bilbao
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    Response from Helena A | Property representative |
    Good morning, First I want to thank you for your interest on the Petit Palace Arana. We can arrange some tea and coffee making facilities if you note on the reservation or you can also ask at the reservation on the... More
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    21 August 2016|
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    Response from Carlos904 | Reviewed this property |
    Yes, free of charge, they'll issue you with a numbered ticket and keep the case in a locked area in reception
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    "Look for a room with a view of the square."
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    "Upper floors are calmer, I suppose!"
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    "Bilbao is a quiet city so I don't think it would make much difference"
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    "Not on the 5th Floor"
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