About us
Occidental Bilbao is an urban hotel designed to provide maximum comfort. The hotel’s strategic location, just a few minutes from the historic center, makes it the perfect base for visiting the main tourist attractions. It has good transport links with the airport and train station. The 200 modern rooms have been designed to ensure that you have the most comfortable stay. It offers 9 function rooms for meetings or all types of celebrations.
Venue Details
ChainBarceló Hotel Group
BrandOccidental Hotels & Resorts
Built-
Renovated-
Total meeting space851 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms200
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
Hotelstars Union
Northstar
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Internet access
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (mountain)
- View (urban)
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Wheelchair accessible
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
- Spa or salon
Transportation
- Bus
- Subway
- Taxi
- Train
AV capabilities
- High speed internet
Room features and guest services
- Internet access
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (mountain)
- View (urban)
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Wheelchair accessible
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
- Spa or salon
Transportation
- Bus
- Subway
- Taxi
- Train
Seasonal Availability
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High season
May 01 - Sep 30
Shoulder season
Low season
Jan 01 - Apr 01Oct 01 - Dec 31
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
851 sq. ft.
Largest room
1,399.3 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
9
Second largest room
1,151.7 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
851 sq. ft.
Largest room
1,399.3 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
9
Second largest room
1,151.7 sq. ft.
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Crescent rounds (Cabaret) | Royal conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Durango I | 387.5 sq. ft. - | 9.8 ft. | 50 | 9 | 12 | 50 | 30 | 20 | 12 | - | 12 |
Durango II | 204.5 sq. ft. - | 9.8 ft. | 10 | - | - | - | 8 | - | 10 | - | 10 |
Durango I+II | 592.0 sq. ft. - | 9.8 ft. | 60 | 26 | 24 | 60 | 50 | 35 | 24 | 20 | 24 |
Durango III | 204.5 sq. ft. - | 9.8 ft. | 12 | - | 10 | - | 12 | - | 6 | - | 6 |
Durango II+III | 409.0 sq. ft. - | 9.8 ft. | 50 | 9 | 20 | 50 | 30 | 20 | 12 | 20 | 12 |
Durango I+II+III | 796.5 sq. ft. - | 9.8 ft. | 70 | 32 | 30 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
Bermeo | 452.1 sq. ft. - | 9.8 ft. | 50 | 9 | 20 | 50 | 30 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 16 |
Gernika | 462.8 sq. ft. - | 9.8 ft. | 50 | 20 | 30 | 50 | 50 | 30 | 22 | 20 | 22 |
Bermeo + Gernika | 1,151.7 sq. ft. - | 9.8 ft. | 80 | 30 | 40 | 80 | 80 | 45 | 26 | 40 | 26 |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
200
Total guest rooms
200
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
6.84 mi
Distance from airport 6.84 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( €20.00/day )
Local Attractions
University of Deusto
University
4 kms
Unibertsitate Etorb., 24, Deusto, 48007
Bilbao, ES 48007
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Euskalduna Bilbao Conference Center
Convention center
5 kms
Abandoibarra Etorb., 4, Abando, 48011 Bi
Bilbao, ES 48011
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Arriaga Antzokia Theater
Theater
2 kms
Arriaga Plaza, 1, Ibaiondo, 48005 Bilbo,
Bilbao, ES 48005
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Iberdrola Tower
Business district
4 kms
Euskadi Pl., 5, Abando, 48009 Bilbao, B
Bilbao, ES 48009
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Gran Vía Bilbao Space
Shopping
3 kms
Gran Vía Don Diego López de Haro is the commercial and financial center, with the buildings of BBVA, BBK, Caja Laboral, El Corte Inglés, the Palacio de la Diputación de Bizkaia, or the Sota Building.
Gran Vía de Don Diego López de Haro, Aba
Bilbao, ES 48009
Doña Casilda Iturrizar Park
Park
5 kms
Abando, 48009 Bilbao, Biscay
Bilbao, ES 48009
Bilbao Exhibition Centre | BEC
Convention center
12 kms
Azkue Kalea, 1, 48902 Barakaldo, Bizkaia
Bilbao, ES 48902
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No smoking anywhere indoors. No pets allowed
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The Occidental Bilbao hotel is the perfect place to discover Bilbao's stunning modern architecture and, of course, its delicious cuisine. The Biscayan capital offers endless cultural activities, streets full of charm and the largest covered market in Europe, the Mercado de la Ribera.
Occidental Bilbao Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Occidental Bilbao's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Occidental Bilbao have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Occidental Bilbao and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Occidental Bilbao's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety
Were practices at Occidental Bilbao developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Occidental Bilbao clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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