Vincent Vacations VIP Privileges
Complimentary exclusive benefits secured with every reservation through Vincent Vacations:
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Daily Full Breakfast: Served for each guest daily in The Restaurant Tradición 1860
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$100 USD Spa Credit: Toward restorative treatments at Spa Vinothérapie® Caudalie
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Welcome Bottle of Wine: Premium Marqués de Riscal Reserva awaiting in your room
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Centenary Winery Tour: Guided visit to the 1858 Herederos del Marqués de Riscal Bodega
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Priority Room Upgrade: Confirmed upon arrival, subject to availability
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Flexible Check-In / Check-Out: Early check-in & late check-out, subject to availability
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Complimentary Parking & Wi-Fi: High-speed internet access across the entire estate
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VIP Travel Concierge: Personalized wine tastings, private bodega visits & chauffeur transfers
The City of Wine & Architectural Wonder
Since its unveiling in 2006, Hotel Marqués de Riscal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Elciego has stood as one of the world's most breathtaking architectural and viticultural achievements. Commissioned by Vinos de los Herederos del Marqués de Riscal to crown their historic 1858 estate, the hotel was envisioned by legendary Pritzker Prize-winning architect Frank O. Gehry—his first hotel project and a profound stylistic sibling to the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.
Hovering over rolling Rioja Alavesa vineyards, the hotel is instantly recognizable by its cascading ribbons of pink, gold, and silver titanium. These sculptural canopies are directly inspired by the identity of Marqués de Riscal wine: deep pink reflecting the color of Tempranillo red wine, gold paying homage to the iconic wire mesh encasing Riscal Gran Reserva bottles, and silver recalling the wine bottle's foil capsule. Below this titanium ballet, sandstone facades and soaring angular glass walls provide jaw-dropping panoramas of medieval Elciego, the gothic spire of the 16th-century Church of San Andrés, and the rugged peaks of the Sierra de Cantabria.
With just 61 guestrooms and suites divided between the original Gehry Wing and the tranquil Spa Wing, the property offers an intimate, highly personalized sanctuary. Here, guests immerse themselves in the "City of Wine" (Ciudad del Vino), exploring over 160 years of winemaking history, savoring one-Michelin-starred cuisine guided by chef Francis Paniego, and revitalizing body and mind in Spain's premier Caudalie Vinothérapie Spa.
Curated Rooms & Designer Suites
Every room and suite at Hotel Marqués de Riscal bears Frank Gehry's unmistakable design language—from tilted floor-to-ceiling windows to bespoke maple cabinetry and custom "Cloud" lighting fixtures.
Deluxe SPA Wing Room
Located in the peaceful Spa Wing, these light-filled sanctuaries boast soothing views over rolling Rioja vineyards. Designed with maple wood and warm leather accents, custom Gehry lighting, and an Italian marble bathroom with soaking tub and separate rain shower.
Premium SPA Wing Room
Featuring private balconies with unobstructed views of the medieval town of Elciego and Frank Gehry's iconic titanium ribbons. Includes a separate marble dressing area, combined soaking tub and rain shower, and 55-inch Bang & Olufsen TV.
Premium SPA Terrace Room
An expansive loft-style sanctuary opening onto an extensive furnished private terrace with sun loungers and dining table. Gaze out over medieval church spires and vineyard slopes while savoring a glass of Marqués de Riscal Reserva alfresco.
Deluxe Gehry Wing Room
Immerse yourself directly inside Frank Gehry's architectural masterpiece. Floor-to-ceiling angled windows frame the vineyards through sculpted titanium overhangs. Features asymmetrical walls, custom cloud lighting, and green marble bathroom.
Premium Gehry Wing Room
Tilted floor-to-ceiling windows offer unparalleled dual vistas of medieval Elciego and the dramatic Sierra de Cantabria mountain ridge. The sculptural interplay of warm woods and bespoke furnishings creates a haven for design connoisseurs.
Riscal Suite
A palatial executive suite in the Spa Wing offering 83 square meters of light and elegance. Features chocolate leather sofas, scarlet velvet drapes, a freeform coffee table loaded with art volumes, Bang & Olufsen entertainment, and twin vanity marble bath.
Gehry Suite
The crown jewel of the hotel, personally envisioned by Frank Gehry. Banks of multi-angled windows frame the historic Church of San Andrés through swirling titanium ribbons. Large glass doors open to an alluring private sun terrace. Features an intimate glassed-in reading alcove, curated art, and in-suite wine cellar.
Epicurean Mastery & Michelin-Starred Dining
Under the gastronomic leadership of celebrated Riojan chef Francis Paniego—the first chef in La Rioja to be awarded a Michelin star—dining at Hotel Marqués de Riscal is an unforgettable journey through Basque-Riojan culinary traditions elevated with modern flair and world-class wine pairings.
Restaurante Marqués de Riscal
Located on the second floor of the Gehry building, this Michelin-starred temple of gastronomy features wood, gold stone, and vibrant oxblood walls. Chef Francis Paniego curates multi-course tasting menus paired with rare vintages retrieved from the private 1862 estate cellars. Frank Gehry's bespoke wine display showcases over 200 international labels.
Dress Code: Smart Elegant
Tradición 1860 & Terrace
Casually chic bistro dining beneath dramatically angled ceilings adorned with Frank Gehry's original sketches. In pleasant weather, dining unfolds on the expansive outdoor terrace shaded by pink and gold titanium ribbons, overlooking the medieval town and Cantabrian mountains. An exclusive Chef's Table offers intimate live cooking.
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Vinoteca & Wine Bar
Located off the lobby with scarlet Pop Art seating and Gehry Cloud lamps. Mixologists craft signature creations like the 'Marqués de Riscal Cocktail' (red wine, brandy, and blackcurrant cream). Pair premier vintages by the glass with acorn-fed 5J Iberian ham, artisan chorizos, and regional tapas.
Dress Code: Casual Chic
Lounge Library Roof Top
Perched on the top floor of the Gehry masterpiece with double-height slanting glass, leather armchairs, an open fireplace, and an extensive collection of wine and art literature. The open-air cantilevered terrace is suspended right among the titanium ribbons with panoramic vineyard vistas.
Dress Code: Casual Chic
Spa Vinothérapie® Caudalie Marqués de Riscal
Spanning 1,400 square meters across the Spa Wing, the Spa Vinothérapie® Caudalie harnesses the extraordinary natural anti-aging and antioxidant properties of grape-seed polyphenols and vine resveratrol. Pioneered in Bordeaux by Caudalie, this world-renowned sanctuary offers a transcendent wellness experience set in serene natural stone and maple wood.
Facilities include an indoor heated hydrotherapy pool enveloped in floor-to-ceiling glass framing vineyard views, a Finnish sauna, a traditional Turkish hammam, a rain shower tunnel, and specialized treatment rooms featuring solid oak wine barrels where guests indulge in red vine barrel baths, crushed Cabernet scrubs, and pulp wraps.
Herederos del Marqués de Riscal Centenary Winery
Founded in 1858 by Camilo Hurtado de Amézaga, Marqués de Riscal is the oldest registered winery in Rioja and the pioneer that introduced Bordeaux winemaking techniques to Spain. Guests at the hotel receive exclusive VIP access to the centenary cellars.
The tour culminates in the legendary underground "Cathedral" (La Catedral), an atmospheric subterranean vault housing one of the most complete private collections of wine bottles in the world—including pristine bottles from every single vintage produced by the estate since 1862.
Visual Gallery of Marqués de Riscal
Explore the striking architecture, Michelin-starred culinary artistry, and centenary vineyards of The City of Wine:
