Spain: Hotel Marqués de Riscal, Rioja

A Titanium Ribbon Over Vineyard Country

There is nothing quiet about the first glimpse of Hotel Marqués de Riscal. Frank Gehry's ribbons of pink, gold and silver titanium unfurl above the vines like a piece of jewelry set loose over the Rioja countryside, a jolt of contemporary architecture rising beside a winery that has been making wine since 1858. The hotel occupies the walled hilltop town of Elciego, its dramatic exterior giving way inside to interiors shaped by Gehry alongside Alvar Aalto furnishings, with sixty one rooms and suites spread across two buildings joined by a raised walkway, many opening onto views of the vineyards or the medieval rooftops below.

Days here move at the pace of the harvest calendar, whether or not it happens to be harvest season. Guests tour the historic Marqués de Riscal cellars, home to millions of aging bottles, then unwind at the Caudalie Vinothérapie spa, where grape and vine based treatments pair with a heated indoor pool, hammam, Finnish sauna and whirlpool. Bicycles are available for exploring the surrounding wine roads, and the region's Camino de Santiago route passes close enough for guests who want to fold a walk into their stay. In the evenings, the estate's own restaurants take over, from a Michelin starred tasting menu overseen with guidance from chef Francis Paniego to a more relaxed spot for regional plates and local Rioja pours.

Life at Hotel Marqués de Riscal

• 61 rooms and suites, including 10 suites, across two Gehry designed buildings

• Restaurante Marqués de Riscal, a Michelin starred tasting menu experience

• 1860 Tradición for refined regional cuisine, plus a wine bar and bistro for lighter bites

• Caudalie Vinothérapie spa with grape based treatments and a heated indoor pool

• Access to the Marqués de Riscal wine cellars and estate, producing since 1858

• Complimentary bicycle rentals for exploring the surrounding vineyards

• Proximity to the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route

Why Hotel Marqués de Riscal, Why Rioja

• The only hotel Frank Gehry has ever designed, an architectural landmark in its own right

• A working winery experience layered directly into the stay, from cellar to table

• Michelin caliber dining without leaving the property

• A genuinely quiet, walkable corner of Spain that still feels undiscovered by comparison to Madrid or Barcelona

Ideal For: Wine lovers, architecture and design enthusiasts, and couples seeking a slower, more intimate side of Spain outside its major cities.

Gold Coast Travel Perks

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• Complimentary daily breakfast

• $100 resort credit

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