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Marqués de Riscal
If wine and gourmet dining appeals to by Caudalíe Vinothérapie. It has been About Unusual Hotels of the World
your romantic tastes, then you might recognised with many awards for both For over 5 years, this guide to
want to consider Hotel Marqués de the treatments and venue. over 150 of the worlds most
Riscal in Elciego, near Bilbao, Spain. Now you can become beautified with Unusual Hotels has showcased
Sporting a roofline of shimmering Rioja grapes in more ways than one! properties from around the world
ribbons of pink, gold and silver titanium, Many visitors to Elciego come from in Lighthouses, Caves, Tree-houses,
this hotel was originally conceived having just visited the Basque city of Planes, Trains - even Underwater,
as a 21st century wine chateau in the Bilbao, 70 miles away and home to the with a unique WOW rating based on
Rioja Alavesa grape growing region. It famous Guggenheim museum. Take the the feedback of around 3,000 daily
has since been transformed into Frank ‘Ruta del Vino’ tour by car to enjoy the full visitors to their website.
O Gehry’s only hotel project to date. flavour of the region with the option to They have recently published a
Managed by Starwood Hotels and stop at the regular tasting spots at smaller top rated Unusual Hotels of the
Resorts brand, “The Luxury Collection” Rioja producers along the way. World book, available from www.
Hotel Marqués de Riscal may appear a Check out the special 150th Anniversary gounusual.com with 50 favorite
little out of the way, but is well worth the of the vineyard in October – with special properties, available in English,
detour to appreciate the stunning design, offers, packages and a gala dinner French, Italian and Spanish.
fantastic cuisine, wine and spa. and auction on the weekend of the For more details of the hotels
The delectable menu is by “Michelin” 24th October. suggested, comments and rating,
starred chef, Francis Paniego and as well check out their website www.
as a stunning wine list, there is a wine
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themed spa, providing “wine therapy”
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treatments using products made of
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grape extracts, created exclusively
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