The four star Hesperia Bilbao Hotel, constructed in 2005 on a site facing La Rķa (river inlet) is located between the Guggenheim Museum and the shopping area and between the Casco Antiguo (old quarter) and the main business area.

The hotel has 151 exterior rooms available, including a presidential suite, nine junior suites (eight with a communicating room), 136 double rooms and five single rooms. All rooms have a bathroom with hair dryer, wi-fi internet access, air conditioning and central heating, flat screen LCD satellite television, mini bar and safety deposit box.

Facilities at the Hesperia Bilbao include meeting rooms, car parking, 'La Orilla' bar-cafeteria, 'La Rķa' restaurant, buffet breakfast and room service.