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Hotel Marqués de Riscal

Hotel

From $750 Rates shown are approximate and for guidance only, based on recent starting prices.

Minimum stay
1
Location
Elciego, Rioja Alavesa, Basque Country, Spain
Type
Hotel

Amenities

  • AC
  • Bar
  • Family Friendly
  • Gym
  • Parking Space
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Rooftop
  • Spa
  • Wi-Fi

Experiences

  • Cycling
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Massage
  • Wellness Rituals
  • Wine Tasting

Why we love

  • Iconic Architecture
  • Wine Country
  • Design Landmark
  • Culinary Escape

“Frank Gehry in the middle of Rioja, with vineyards replacing the usual city skyline.”

Hotel Marqués de Riscal is one of Spain’s most recognisable wine hotels, set within the historic Marqués de Riscal estate in Rioja Alavesa. Frank Gehry’s sculptural titanium ribbons rise above the vineyards in deliberate contrast to the surrounding village and winery buildings, turning the hotel into an architectural landmark in its own right. Wine remains central to the experience, from cellar visits and vineyard views to a Caudalie vinotherapy spa.

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