Santa Maria Briones Hotel

Boutique hotel in a restored 16th-century manor house with a Michelin-starred restaurant in the medieval village of Briones

Accommodations & Facilities

Santa Maria Briones offers 16 air-conditioned rooms, each with a balcony or patio overlooking the city or countryside. Guest rooms include L'Occitane bath products, a pillow menu, and memory foam slippers. The hotel provides a fitness center, a sun terrace, and a garden courtyard built against the town's original medieval walls.

Dining

The on-site Allegar restaurant holds a Michelin star and serves a tasting menu that guides guests through local Rioja produce. Breakfast is a daily buffet with local specialities, fresh pastries, and made-to-order eggs. Guests can dine on a terrace with views of the Ebro River or book the underground Calado wine cellar for private dinners.

Location & Wine Tourism

Santa María Briones sits in the hilltop medieval village of Briones, surrounded by vineyards and 9 km from Bodegas Muga. The Vivanco Wine Museum is a 20-minute walk away, and the hotel can arrange personalized wine tasting tours at local wineries. Guests are also within easy driving distance of Haro, Logroño, and the Suso & Yuso monasteries (28 km).

Services & Accessibility

The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and a tour desk to book winery visits and local excursions. Electric vehicle charging stations and private parking with a gated option are available on site. Wheelchair-accessible rooms and public areas are provided, along with a lift and soundproof rooms.

Hotel History & Architecture

Santa María Briones is a restored 16th-century manor house that incorporates original fortified walls, a thousand-year-old stone wall, and ancient wine cellars. The seven-year renovation preserved the building's historical elements while adding contemporary interiors. Guests can explore the old wine cellar now repurposed as the Calado restaurant

• Dining: Michelin-starred Allegar restaurant
• Location: Medieval hilltop village of Briones
• Rooms: 16 air-conditioned rooms with L'Occitane bath products
• Wine: Personalized wine tasting tours and local vineyards
• Facilities: Fitness center, electric vehicle charging, terrace with vineyard views
• Service: 24-hour concierge and pillow menu