Once a school in the early 1900s, the Hesperia Zubialde is a grand building set on the River Nervion in Bilbao, one kilometre from the Guggenheim Museum. The 82 contemporary guestrooms are decorated in cream with bright fabrics and cherry wood furnishings. Modern amenities include wireless Internet connections, direct- dial phones, safes, air-conditioning, satellite television with pay movies, and minibars. The attached marble bathrooms come with telephones, designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Guests feeling energetic can make use of the indoor putting green and practise their serve on the tennis courts. The stylish El Botxo Restaurant serves traditional Basque dishes with a modern twist such as: Foie Gras with Cherry Compote, and Clams in Green Sauce. In the El Txoko Cafeteria, guests can sample tapas and unwind with a specialty coffee or glass of wine. Practical amenities include room service, babysitting services, and a 24-hour front desk. Guests wishing to explore the area can plan a sightseeing itinerary via the wireless Internet services, or seek tour assistance from the multilingual staff. Nearby attractions include: Guggenheim Museum, San Mames Football Ground, Euskalduna Congress Palace and Bellas Artes Museum, which are within one kilometre of the hotel. Bilbao Airport is approximately 10 kilometres and a 20-minute drive from the hotel. Buses (Bizcaybus) and taxis are available for transfer from the airport to the centre of Bilbao. A new tram system, buses, and local trains connect the hotel with the rest of Bilbao within 20 minutes. Hotel staff can order taxis on request.