Rioja Alavesa, SpainElciego
Hotel Marqués de Riscal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Elciego
Titanium vineyard beacon
Elciego Rioja Alavesa, Spain
Opened
2006
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Local WellnessOutside the door
The house
MarriottTitanium vineyard beacon
Curving titanium canopies in pink, silver, and gold float over medieval cellars, framing vineyard rows beneath the Sierra de Cantabria.
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Frank Gehry's sweeping titanium ribbons in burgundy, gold, and silver crown angular rooms with canted window bays.
Remarkable
Direct access to historic 1858 wine cellars, vineyard walks, and Riojan gastronomy crafted by chef Francis Paniego.
Notable
Caudalie vinotherapy treatments using crushed grape seeds, complemented by hydrotherapy barrel baths and a heated indoor pool.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
It’s a pretty unmissable statement, this titanium-clad mother ship, standing alongside the original 19th-century winery buildings.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Vineyard trails lead five minutes on foot to Elciego, where cobblestone lanes wind toward the sixteenth-century Church of San Andrés.
The rooms
Main building rooms follow angular curves with canted bay windows, while spa wing quarters look back at the sculptural metal roof.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open the heated indoor pool and red cushioned daybeds directly onto the vines.
Baths and hammam
Circular wooden barrel baths face panoramic vineyard views, steps from a steam-filled hammam and dry sauna.
The gym
Cardio machines and free weights line the wood-floored studio, separated from the indoor pool by a glass wall.
At the table
Chef Francis Paniego oversees the Michelin-starred dining room, and terrace tables beneath titanium ribbons look toward Elciego.
How it began
Originally envisioned as winery headquarters, the estate opened its doors to guests after cellar tastings sealed the project in 2006.
Good to know
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.