The Lopez de Haro is a luxury époque hotel in the busy Basque city of Bilbao. This refined bolthole, with its English touches, uniformed staff and superb location is the perfect place to stay for all those in search of the luxurious side of Basque culture and cuisine.

Bilbao itself is a busy modern day metropolis teamed with the traditions of Basque history and culture. Guests of Hotel Lopez de Haro can discover the best that contemporary, and classic, Spanish art has to offer by visiting the Guggenheim and the Fine Arts Museum. Both are within easy walking distance from the hotel, as is Grand Vìa which hosts an array of local restaurants and trendy bars.

The facilities

Facilities here are plentiful, as befits its five-star status. All guests can enjoy the complimentary gym and spa, as well as numerous other amenities and exquisite levels of services, like free internet access, 24 hour front desk service, currency exchange and valet parking. The hotel enables each guest to add individual 'perks' to their stay such as receiving packed lunches or using the hotel's shoe shining service which all accumulate into making this a 'personalised' hotel experience.

The rooms

Each of the Lopez de Haro's 53 rooms is decorated in a quintessentially English style, with the frequent use of flowered, or striped, upholstery. They come complete with: wireless internet access, air conditioning, satellite TV, in-room safe, minibar and designer toiletries.