Hotel Marques de Riscal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Elciego

We came for the tasting menu and tour. 99€ per head. It’s the only way as a non resident you can go into the Frank Ghery building. Lunch was spectacular. And the wine of the marques de Riscal by the glass and very reasonably priced. A superb experience

The hotel itself is incredible our room was excellent decent size with a really lovely patio area with great views. Our stay was disappointing though. We do not eat meat but do eat fish. On our arrival around lunch time we were looking forward to a long leisurely meal in the sunshine. We were directed to the outside grill. There was absolutely nothing in the menu we could eat other than a green salad. I appreciate many people would be fine but I can’t understand why some sort of fish ( raw salmon was available in the bar) roasted vegetables or halloumi could not be offered. We ended up in the wine shop cafeteria with very indifferent food. The next day was tricky only one non meat starter and main course available which was in fact very nice but same menu for dinner so we would have had to eat exactly the same thing again. We went to the bar and ordered a salmon poke bowl which was raw and a tomato salad.

This hotel was one of two inspirations for our trip to Spain for my 70th birthday. It is everything it is cracked up to be….a beautiful but quirky modern structure in the middle of captivating Rioja country, abutting the walkable and quaint medieval town of Elcolegio. The rooms are spectacular, as are the views, and service was top notch. The restaurant was great too….highly recommend on all counts!

Outstanding 5-star hotel! Spacious, nicely designed and comfortable rooms, huge bathroom, large and nice balcony. Very polite and helpful personnel. Excellent breakfast. SPA area is lovely and the gym is very well equipped. On top of all above is the unique style and design by the genius Frank Gehry! Brilliant and mind-blowing, especially under the sunlight!

I first stayed at the Hotel Marques de Riscal over 7 years ago and could not wait to return. This time i was able to spend more time and every experience with the hotel was spectacular. The individualized experience at the hotel leaves every guest feeling special. The rooms were beautiful with stunning views. Carlos in Concierge Services and Daniel with the Front Desk Team went out of their way for myself and my family to make the vacation and 5 day stay at their hotel wonderful! Each day started with a super friendly breakfast restaurant team who delivered excellent service. Then days spent touring wineries recommended by Carlos and events with delicious recommended restaurants. Each day surpassed each other. The stay included an excellent tour of Marqués de Riscal winery. The stay could not have been better. Highly recommend! Sad to have left.