Fodor's Expert Review Hotel Marqués de Riscal, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Elciego
Calle Torrea 1, Elciego, Basque Country, 01340, Spain Fodor's Choice
Frank Gehry's post-Guggenheim hotel looks like an extraterrestrial colony in the middle of one of La Rioja's oldest vineyards. The jumble of pink-and-gold titanium sheets curves around rectilinear sandstone surfaces; inside, guest rooms are streamlined and appointed with designer furniture. Amenities include the winery visitor center, historic cellars, and horseback riding, and golf. There's also a spa featuring grape-based emollients and two award-winning restaurants.
PROS
- dazzling architecture
- dependable big-brand (Marriott) luxury
- superb dining
CONS
- phenomenally expensive
- interiors pale in comparison to the exterior
- service isn't always five-star
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HOTEL INFO
Phones:
94-518--0880
Website: www.hotel-marquesderiscal.com
HOTEL DETAILS
43 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast
