Location. The contemporary Silken Gran Hotel Domine is located in central Bilbao, Spain, opposite the Guggenheim Museum. The Museum of Fine Arts, Old Town, Santiago Cathedral and Plaza Nueva square are within one kilometre. Bilbao Airport (BIO) is 10 kilometres away.
Hotel Features. The Silken Gran Hotel Domine is a modern design hotel reflecting the Guggenheim Museum in its mirror like facade. Public spaces, guestrooms, original artworks and even staff uniforms were designed, or chosen, by artist Javier Mariscal. The glass topped atrium houses Mariscals Cypress Fossil sculpture, a 26 metre high tower of mesh encased stones.
Buffet breakfast is served on the glass roofed Buenavistas Terrace with outdoor seats and Guggenheim views from the hotels top floor. Minimalist d�cor, and international and Basque dishes are on the menu at Beltz the Black restaurant. The black and white Bauhuas inspired Caf� Metropol has marble floors, stainless steel and glass walls overlooking the Guggenheims huge floral coated Puppy sculpture. Mariscal Pop Art, red cushioned stools, and white plastic chairs give a 1960s feel to Splash and Crash cocktail lounge. Its silver floor and bar were inspired by the Guggenheims titanium exterior.
The business centre has a computer with high speed Internet access (surcharge).
With a wall of curved beech and an open fireplace, the hotels reading room is stocked with architecture and design publications.
Guestrooms. The Silken Gran Hotel Domines 145 air conditioned guestrooms have designer furnishings. All offer minibars, satellite television, safes and wireless Internet access (surcharge). Most rooms have Guggenheim or atrium sculpture views.
Expert Tip. The hotels designer Javier Mariscal was also responsible for the logo of Barcelonas 1992 Summer Olympics.
Rates:
144.1856 - 237.4103
Number Of Rooms: 145
Number Of Floors: 7
Check In Time: Noon
Check Out Time: Noon
Amenities:
Sauna
24 Hour Security
Parking Garage
Fitness Facility
In House Dining
In House Bar
Children Allowed
Data Ports
Meeting Rooms
Business Center
Car Rent Desk
Family Rooms
Silken Gran Hotel Domine
Alameda De Mazariedo, 61
Bilbao, Spain 48010
Driving Directions:
From Bilbao Airport (BIO):
Distance to Silken Gran Hotel Domine is 10 kilometres, approximately 20 minutes drive.
Getting there. Taxis into the city centre typically cost about 20 EUR and are available from outside the Arrivals building. Every 20 minutes, the Bizkaibus bus 3247 runs between the airport and central Bilbao (Plaza Moyua). Single tickets cost 1.20 EUR. Buses run from Bilbaos main bus terminal to other cities, including connections to San Sebastian and Santander. Prices are all subject to change.
Getting around. The Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao is located opposite the Guggenheim Museum, 10 kilometres from the beach. Bilbao can be easily explored by foot. Additionally, Bilbao has great metro and light rail systems, and many buses. A CreditTrans card offers public transport discounts of up to 50 per cent. A valet parking service is available at the hotel.