Hotel Marques de Riscal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Elciego

I am a big fan of Frank Gehry so this hotel has been on my bucket list since its opening in 2006. And I was not disappointed, I think this hotel ranks in the top 5 Marriott branded properties I have been to! The hotel is a destination in itself and you will see tour groups visiting it. Its location right in the middle of Rioja vineyard and winery combined with direct proximity to the medieval village of El Ciego makes it even more unique. I was very luck to stay in the Gehry suite as there are only 14 rooms in the main building, all on the first floor. The second floor is for the restaurant and third floor hosts a library accessible only for hotel guests. The remaining rooms are located in an adjacent building, more recent and plain but some rooms have amazing views on the hotel and El Ciego. All the staff way amazingly welcoming, with a special thank you to Carole at the front desk. Food was great with of course amazing wine from their winery. There is a free parking in the shade right next to the hotel. I also recommend visiting the winery sad its beautiful shop and taking walks in the vineyard and El Ciego.

It was 90 minutes of pure awe and fun. Jessie took us through every aspect of wine making, from the fermentation process through the bottling of the wine. She was extremely knowledgeable and had a wonderful sense of humor. I needed a wheelchair and she made sure I was comfortable throughout the tour. The wines tasted were wonderful, with small appetizers given on the side. No one was rushed, and each wine type was explained thoroughly. The vineyard grounds are beautiful, and it added to the most welcoming environment. I highly recommend this tour!

Truly enjoyable stay. Room was really nice. We had a Room with a Terrace which was extremely large. We spent our late afternoons there sipping wine. The hotel is literally a piece of art. Needs to be seen to be believed. The staff were exceptional, meeting our every need. Hope to go back again. It was a treat

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful property. The room was large and well appointed. The staff was terrific - friendly, attentive, and helpful. This was a perfect base for exploring Rioja.

This hotel is a destination in and of itself ! The perks are amazing for bonvoy elite members -giving a super value in a luxurious setting. In addition, each stay comes with a bottle of wine and tour of the winery!!! The hotel, designed by famous architect Franky Gehry, is a work of art itself. The rooms (they gave us a very nice upgrade!) were well appointed and immaculate. All the staff were attentive and helpful. The wine bar served amazing food - we shared croquettes, Russian salad and a special carmelized apple cheese dessert and it was all fresh and amazing ! Room service was also excellent . I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this hotel- it was one of the highlights of our trip to Spain.