The Barcelona Hotel Avenida is a deluxe hotel located 10 kilometers from Bilbao International Airport. The hotel is located in the upper part of the cit, next to the Begona Basilica and just 10 minutes by metro from the center of Bilbao and the Guggenheim Museum. The metro station is only 500 meters from the hotel, providing quick and easy access to many areas around the city. The hotel was completely refurbished in the year 2000 and now offers improved and more comfortable accommodations. The hotel features 143 spacious rooms. Each guest room has a full bathroom fitted with a thermostatic bath and individual hairdryer, direct dial telephone, satellite TV with pay per view and video games. The onsite Sarasate Restaurant has a daily set menu, a la carte restaurant and buffet. The hotel has 11 rooms for meetings, conventions and receptions with capacity for up to 600 people. Coffee break facilities and state of the art audio visual equipment is available. The hotel staff offers world class service that will make your stay more enjoyable. During November and December 2004, the Barcelo Hotel Avenida is offering complimentary access to the Fitness Center.