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Carlton

Bilbao, Spain

Built 1926 · Last completed renovation 2023

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Renovation forecast · estimate

Next renovation expected around 2031

In about 5 years (≈8-year cycle). A model estimate, not a sourced fact.

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Carlton, Bilbao

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Location

Satellite view · Bilbao, Spain

Timeline

  1. 1926

    Built

  2. 2023

    Renovation

Facts

Stars

5★

Built

1926

Last completed renovation

2023

Sources

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Secondary · renovation 2023weight 0.70 · retrieved 2026-06-23view source →

The Carlton has been kept in continuous renovation through the 2010s and early 2020s; the most recent rooms refresh completed in 2023 retained the historic envelope and replaced every soft furnishing.

Weak source · builtweight 0.50 · retrieved 2026-06-23view source →

Founded in 1926, the Hotel Carlton is one of the landmark buildings and the most majestic hotel in Bilbao.

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Frequently asked

When was Carlton built?+

Carlton (Bilbao, Spain) was built in 1926.

When was Carlton last renovated?+

Its most recent completed renovation was in 2023.

What is the Chrono Score of Carlton?+

Its Chrono Score is 7.9/10 (Ageing) — a pure freshness metric, separate from its 5-star rating.