Seminars and company events
The Puente Colgante Boutique Hotel can host workshops, presentations and company meetings in two rooms that open onto a terrace and let in daylight. It stands in the medieval old town of Portugalete, in Bizkaia, about 20 km from Bilbao, beside the Puente Colgante, the UNESCO World Heritage transporter bridge. The hotel was formerly known as the Gran Hotel Puente Colgante.
The Salón Cadagua measures 77 square meters. It is fully equipped and suits medium-sized meetings, workshops and presentations. The Salón Ibaizabal measures 140 square meters and has views of the Puente Colgante. The two rooms can be joined into a single space of 217 square meters with views of the estuary and the bridge, in many configurations. Both have natural light and direct access to the terrace.
The hotel does not publish seating capacities for these rooms, so ask for the figure that matches your layout. A rental covers up to eight hours, half-day and full-day formats are available, and it comes with the equipment described on the site.
Other spaces extend a program. The Terraza overlooks the old town and the former music kiosk, and suits an aperitif for the group. The Cromwell lounge serves cocktails and spirits, with masterclasses led by a mixologist. The Txokoa is a gastronomy classroom where guests learn to cook a typical Basque dish, in the spirit of the Basque txoko tradition. The hotel also manages the bridge itself, 160 meters away over the estuary, where cocktails can be served on its walkway or terrace.
Weddings and receptions
The hotel offers wedding and celebration menus, and the Salón Ibaizabal is presented for celebrations with entertainment and catering. The site has no dedicated wedding page and gives no wedding capacity, so confirm numbers and ceremony options directly.
Rooms and capacities
The meeting rooms are listed by area, not by capacity. Cadagua offers 77 square meters, Ibaizabal 140, and the two together 217. The bridge walkway and the bridge terrace are listed as additional spaces for hire.
Accommodation
The hotel has 74 bedrooms, doubles and singles. They include a Premium double with Cuban-inspired decoration and breakfast in the room, rooms with views of the bridge, a calm room in green and blue tones, and triple rooms, some of them connecting. A buffet breakfast is served, and the amenities are from Rituals. The decoration reflects a Basque and Cuban heritage.
Catering
The kitchen serves traditional Basque cuisine with a creative approach, led by chef Zuriñe García. For meetings there are executive menus served efficiently, adaptable to dietary needs, and coffee breaks with healthy options. The restaurant El Paladar offers tasting menus, and groups of more than six can book an exclusive experience. El Txakoli is a gastrobar serving txakoli and craft beer.
History and setting
The building was the mansion of Manuel Calvo y Aguirre, who made his fortune in Havana in the mid-19th century and came back to Portugalete in 1898. His will asked that the house become a hotel, with the profits used to give food and bread to people in need. Early guests included Empress Zita and King Alfonso XIII.
Getting there
The address is Calle Doña María Díaz de Haro 2, 48920 Portugalete, Bizkaia. The site gives no parking, metro or airport details, so check access and parking with the hotel when you plan the day.
