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Luxury Hotels Group
Luxury Hotels Group welcomes
one of Spain’s most
distinctive five star stays
(London, June 2015) Luxury Hotels Group is
delighted to announce the latest addition to its
growing portfolio.
In the heart of Bilbao, one of Spain’s most exciting
cities, Hotel Carlton is a five star hotel with a
story to tell. Bilbao is synonymous with the iconic
Guggenheim Museum thanks to world- renowned
architect Frank Gehry, but the Hotel Carlton was an
icon long before this modernist masterpiece. With
an imposing beaux arts façade and equally alluring
interiors, it’s seen everyone from Albert Einstein
to Ava Gardner stay in its rooms and suites since
it opened in 1926, and was the base of the Basque
government during the Spanish Civil War.
The first hotel in Spain to boast en suite bathrooms, the
Carlton’s high ceilings, marble floors, plush fabrics and
natural silk duvets exude elegance, complemented by
bold contemporary styling. Rooms and suites combine
a real sense of history with every modern comfort,
making the hotel ideal for discerning travellers looking
for an authentic, upscale experience. The unique
appeal also extends to twelve versatile event spaces,
ranging from the sweeping Azul room for up to 200
theatre-style to the atmospheric La Cristalera – an
elliptical hall illuminated by a stunning stained glass
dome – a memorable setting for cocktail receptions,
press conferences or product presentations. The Salón
Aránzazu, which harboured the government during
Civil War bombardments, now hosts smaller meetings
and intimate private dining experiences.
The Basque Country is renowned as one of Europe’s
new culinary hotspots, and appropriately enough
the hotel’s restaurant reinterprets traditional Basque
cuisine with flair, while Bar Americano serves
legendary cocktails. With world-class art at the
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Guggenheim minutes away – and the beautiful Basque
coastline a metro ride away, Hotel Carlton is the ideal
base for a weekend break from the norm.
Ms. Bernadette Koltai, Luxury Hotels Group’s Vice
President, said: “Luxury Hotels Group is all about
individuality, and they don’t come much more
individual than the Hotel Carlton. It’s the antithesis of
formulaic branded hotels typically found in provincial
cities and has a genuinely interesting story. We’re
delighted to strengthen our presence in Spain by
working with such a distinguished hotel.”
Sales Manager of Hotel Carlton, Ms. Silvia Varea, said:
“The Carlton Hotel is proud to be partnering with
such a dynamic, forward-thinking British company
as Luxury Hotels Group and we trust that it’s the
beginning of a successful business relationship”