Located in a 1919 building, the hotel Carlton is located right in the heart of Bilbao,  in one of the city's major social centres. This emblematic construction designed by architect Manuel Maria Smith, declared  nowadays as an  architectural, artistically and cultural monument,  has been headquarters to the first autonomous Basque government and witness to many great social and cultural events, including being host to many important figures such as Federico Garcia Lorca, Albert Einstein and King Alfonso XIII among some other great figures who have stayed in it.
This classic, traditional-style hotel, exudes  elegance.  It  begins with a colossal chandelier in the entrance hall  and is also observed  in every other detail throughout the hotel. It is ideal for those looking for a bit of glamour and luxury,  with an  atmosphere both relaxing and comfortable.  Recently renovated, the 148  rooms, have been tastefully decorated and equipped with state of the art technologies, to satisfy the needs of exigent travellers.
Among its facilities, a complete fitness centre, an excellent bar  where  guests can order a drink and enjoy piano music, and a restaurant which offers  traditional style and very famous Basque cuisine,  complement the setting for a complete enjoyable vacation.