The Barcelo Avenida offers an excellent location in the city of Bilbao, next to the Begonas Basilica, a few minutes from the Guggenheim Museum and only 12 minutes from the airport, so it is strategically situated close to all the major sights and attractions, as well as the business and financial districts. The Hotel was totally refurbished in 2004. All guest rooms are elegantly furnished to create a welcoming environment in which to relax. Furthermore each room provides our clients of all modern facilities. The Hotel has just opened a new section with top of the line furniture and amenities for business and leisure travellers. In the Hotels restaurant, Saraste, a selected variety of International and Basque cuisine, combined with a superb wine list, will please the most demanding gourmets. Moreover, the latest technology is available in our Cyber Corner, a place where guests can surf the Internet. Using Wireless, faster speed is available throughout the hotel. Sports can be practised in the Barcelo Avenidas Fitness Center and next Autumn, a spa will be opened in order to extend a wide range of spare time facilities. The professionalism and expertise of the staff and the meticulous care taken in all services offered by the Hotel will assure that your stay is a pleasant one. Recently, the hotel Barcelo Avenida has been given the Q award for quality by the Spanish Institute for Quality Tourism.