Bilbao exudes joie de vivre! It is no wonder that Leonardo Hotels Ð one of Europe’s leading hotel operators with establishments in more than 130 locations Ð has chosen the Basque metropolis as the site of the second NYX Hotel in Spain. The renovation of the building, which is situated on the outskirts of the old town and close to the Guggenheim Museum, will begin before the end of this year. The hotel in Bilbao is scheduled to open its doors in early 2019.
The historic building on Calle Arenal had its heyday at the beginning of the 20th century when it was operating under the name Hotel Inglaterra (Hotel England). Leonardo Hotels will be re-awaking this era with the renovation and restoring of the old charm. The historic building, that was last used by a bank, will offer 105 rooms, a restaurant, a bar and a gym.
The NYX brand represents a new generation of hotels that are great places to stay for anyone who enjoys experiencing an individual lifestyle. The unique NYX design features a lifestyle concept that is inspired by the street art of the respective city to ensure that the hotel in Bilbao will be another unique institution.
At least 20 NYX Hotels by 2022
“The NYX Bilbao will offer creative individualists an exciting new destination with an extraordinary mix of experiences and new encounters. Our guests can look forward to having an exceptional place to stay with a unique atmosphere that radiates local flair,”
says Daniel Roger, CEO of Leonardo Hotels Europe. The company has set itself high goals with the NYX lifestyle hotel brand:
“Within the next five years, we want to open at least 20 NYX Hotels in Europe,”
says Roger.
The capital city of the Basque Country is a vibrant and modern metropolis that is home to the Guggenheim Museum, the Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall. Skyscrapers, designed by the architects Arata Isozaki and Cesar Pelli, attract and astonish tourists from all over the world. The local landscape is a source of fascination and the surfing spots are a magnet for insiders. The seaport town Bilbao is also the most important city for industry and commerce of the Basque Country. The diversity of art, creativity, culture and business offers a perfect setting for the unique NYX lifestyle.
There are already three NYX Hotels in Tel Aviv, Milan and Prague. The first NYX Hotel in Spain will open, in the capital city of Madrid in March 2018.
