Palacio De Samaniego

4-star boutique hotel set in a historic palace among Rioja Alavesa vineyards

Accommodations & Art

Palacio de Samaniego offers only 9 rooms, each named after a grape variety, with spacious layouts and private bathrooms. The building functions like a private museum, displaying a collection of Murano glass and art works from the Baronessa's collection. Each room features soundproofing, air conditioning, and premium amenities such as bathrobes and flat-screen TVs.

Dining & Wine Experiences

The hotel's restaurant Tierra y Vino serves Spanish cuisine from local and seasonal ingredients and has earned a Michelin recommendation. Guests can join cooking classes, wine tastings at the attached winery, and pub crawls exploring Rioja's wine culture. Miren the sommelier guides diners through a tasting menu with wine pairings from the region.

Wellness & Recreation

An outdoor heated swimming pool with a pool bar and views of the surrounding vineyards is open all year. The Palacio de Samaniego offers a fitness center, yoga classes, personal training, and full spa services including massages and body treatments. Guests can book bike tours or borrow complimentary e-bikes with helmets, locks, and GPS to explore vineyard trails.

Services & Practical Amenities

The 24-hour concierge team can arrange airport shuttle service, grocery deliveries, and express check-in or check-out. Palacio de Samaniego provides valet parking, electric vehicle charging stations, and a secure courtyard parking area across the street. The hotel has facilities for disabled guests, including wheelchair access and grab rails in bathrooms.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Samaniego sits in the heart of Rioja Alavesa, a 10-minute drive from the medieval village of Laguardia and 26 km from the La Rioja Museum. Across the street, guests find Remirez de Ganuza winery, and within walking distance are the Vivanco Museum of Wine Culture and Junguitu Wine Museum. Logroño-Agoncillo Airport is 44 km away, with free on-site parking included.

• Location: Rioja Alavesa wine region, 10 min from Laguardia medieval village
• Rooms: 9 suites named after grape varieties with art collections
• Dining: Tierra y Vino restaurant with Michelin recommendation and tasting menus
• Wellness: Heated outdoor pool, fitness center, spa with massages & yoga classes
• Activities: Complimentary e-bikes with GPS, cooking classes, wine tours
• Services: Airport shuttle, valet parking, electric vehicle charging stations
• Ideal for: Wine enthusiasts, couples, families exploring Rioja wineries