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Novotel Bilbao Exhibition Center – reviews, photos

4.0 of 5
Rio Castanos, 2, 48903 Barakaldo, Spain
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Novotel Bilbao Exhibition Center
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Novotel Bilbao Exhibition Center
Ranked #1 of 3 hotels in Barakaldo
4.0 of 5 stars 171 Reviews
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Posted by an Accorhotels.com traveller
Manchester
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Clean hotel but location is 5K from Centre and metro is a 20 minute walk”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2011

The hotel is quite a long walk to the metro , 20 to 25 minutes so not ideal. The area is clean and modern but not too much to do in the evening.

The sofabed in the room was only a two seater size which is just to small to sit on.
This hotel is clearly aimed at one person attending the nearby exhibition centre rather than a couple or a small family. Hotel has a very smart design at reception level and includes a reasonable small swimming pool.
A couple of minor points for the hotel to consider , supply proper cups rather than paper cups and in future don't sacrifice room size in order to provide a 'flash' large bathroom.

Overall I would NOT recommend this hotel for anyone planning to visit Bilbao for a weekend break. Its OK but the walk to the metro back and forth is just too long.

Bilbao itself is an enjoyable Spanish city. It also has beaches to go which was a pleasant surprise, we went to Algorta. Although the beaches are reached on a different metro line from where this hotel is located.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Jorge Lepe, Director General at Novotel Bilbao Exhibition Center, responded to this review
26 September 2011
Thank you for your comments regarding your stay in Novotel Bilbao Exhibition Center. All comments are taken into consideration and help us improve our level of service.
We look forward to welcoming you back to Novotel Bilbao Exhibition Center in the near future
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Posted by an Accorhotels.com traveller
London
1 review
“A Worthwhile Booking”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2011

Overall a very good place to stay but the overnight parking charge was a bit expensive on top of the cost of the room. The Novotel in Bordeaux Lac does not charge for parking so that worked out at better value for me but the Bilbao Hotel is better overall.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Jorge Lepe, Director General at Novotel Bilbao Exhibition Center, responded to this review
26 September 2011
Thank you for your positive feedback with regards to your stay in our hotel. Please note all the comments help us improve the service we provide. Thank you once again and we look forward to welcoming you back to Novotel Bilbao Exhibition Center.
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Posted by an Accorhotels.com traveller
Amersham
1 review
“Good but not enough bed space”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2011

Great hotel apart from not having enough bed space for a family of four in a family room as there was one bed and one very small bed settee that was not big enough for two. The shower flooded the bathroom as the seal on the shower screen had broken. This was actually quite dangerous as the floor was very slippy. However great bar area and fantastic breakfast. We got a good deal and having stayed at an Etap the following night which was dreadful but more expensive, overall we were pleased.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Jorge Lepe, Director General at Novotel Bilbao Exhibition Center, responded to this review
10 August 2011
Thank you for your kind comments regarding your recent stay in our hotel. We are aware of the problem we face when accomodating families of four in our rooms and therefore we have different solutions to solve this kind of problem such as a second room at 50% off the standar rate or even upgrading our guests to a larger room, however this solution is not always available. We keep our efforts to solve this problem. Once again thank you for sharing your comments with us and we look forward to welcoming you back to Novotel Bilbao Exhibition Center in the future.
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Posted by an Accorhotels.com traveller
Bristol
1 review
“August Stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2011

Made reservation last December for August and I booked an ordinary room but on arrival asked for disable room for my husband who is now in wheelchair, staff were helpful and accommodating. Room was clean and quiet.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Jorge Lepe, Director General at Novotel Bilbao Exhibition Center, responded to this review
10 August 2011
Thank you for your positive comments regarding your stay in our hotel. This kind of comment help us to keep improving our level of quality offered to our guest. Once again thank you for sharing your comments with us. We look forward to welcoming you back to Novotel Bilbao Exhibition Center in the near future.
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Harrogate, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“A great value hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 July 2011

I stayed here with my wife and 2 children the night before our ferry home at the end of our summer holiday. We were pleasantly surprised by the hotel; it is a typical chain hotel but was clean and modern. The receptionist was very friendly and knowing we had children they were both given a small teddy, a nice touch. The room was large and well equipped with an equally large, clean and modern bathroom.

The food was of good quality and value. The hotel is very good value for money and is an ideal place to stay if you have a ferry to catch the next day.

My only complaint is that you have to pay for parking and the entrance to the car park is very hard to find.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Jorge Lepe, Director General at Novotel Bilbao Exhibition Center, responded to this review
19 July 2011
Thank you for your positive feedback with regards to your stay in our hotel. Please note all the comments help us improve the service we provide. I am glad you enjoyed your stay and please note we are aware of the situation regarding directions to our parking and we are trying to work it out with the help of the town hall in order to improve the signs. Thank you once again and we look forward to welcoming you back to Novotel Bilbao Exhibition Center.
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  • Accor Bilbao Barakaldo
  • Novotel Barakaldo
  • Barakaldo Novotel
Address: Rio Castanos, 2, 48903 Barakaldo, Spain
Price range (per night):* INR3,914 - 8,052

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