Gastronomy, Tourism

Winegrowing tradition and avant-garde art: luxury, vineyards and relaxation

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The Hotel Marqués de Riscal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, is located in the heart of the Rioja wine region nestled in the Marqués de Riscal Winery’s «City of Wine», one of the local oldest and most prestigious wineries. Designed by the renowned architect Frank O. Gehry it is the artist’s second masterpiece in Spain after driving Bilbao’s urban revival with the Guggenheim Museum. This member of Marriott International’s prestigious Luxury Collection is already being considerated one of the most avant-garde places for relaxation.

 

Accomodation

43 bedrooms, including 10 suites located in two indigenous wings.

Interior design of Frank O. Gehry, decorated in a modern and comfortable atmosphere.

Views of the vineyards and the medieval town of Elciego.

Function rooms with natural daylight for meetings and 7 terraces for social events from 50 to 250 sq mts.

 

Gastronomy

The Michelin starred Marqués de Riscal Restaurant offers the innovative, avant-garde cuisine, while the 1860 Tradición Restaurant sews the rich tradition of Basque-Riojan cuisine with contemporary creations. Wines from Marqués de Riscal estate are joined by other masterpieces of international enology in the Wine Bar, while the rooftop Lounge Library invites you to enjoy a drink beside the fireplace.

 

Spa Vinothérapie® Caudalie Marqués de Riscal

All facilities and treatments use products blending the best grape extract with the characteristics of water, designed exclusively by the pioneer Caudalie Vinothérapie®.

 

Recreation & places of interest

Visits to the Marqués de Riscal vineyards, the Wine Shop and the state-of-the-art process and elaboration center.

2 golf courses at distance within 35 km.

Guided tours through the beautiful surrounding nature touching the wine richness and history of the region.

Outdoor activities.

Mountain bikes and jogging track available onsite.

Valdezcaray Ski Resort (50 km).

 

C/ Torrea, 1 01340 Elciego (Álava) Tel: (34) 945 180 880

www.hotel-marquesderiscal.com

marquesderiscal@luxurycollection.com