37 Calle Concepción, 26330 Briones, Spain
#1 of 5 hotels in Briones
Guests' ChoiceBased on 93 hotel reviews
9.6Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.7
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
8.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 7 April 2024
Warren
United KingdomBreakfast could have been better
Super friendly and helpful staff. Room was very comfortable with lovely views
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Kunsuda
ThailandNo other nice restaurant in the town during my stay, a bot off season.
Very beautiful hotel, very good services, very good restaurant, very good breakfast. Easy to park
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Tania
United StatesEverything was amazing!
Beatiful property! Attention to every detail!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 14 October 2023
Nicolette
FranceNothing
Modern, stylish, clean, beautiful position in a hilltop town overlooking the vineyards of Rioja
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 8 October 2023
Paul
United StatesNothing!
Location was convenient to nearby towns and wineries in La Rioja. The staff were very accommodating, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The morning breakfast buffet was delicious and generous in terms of variety of items offered and quality of food. The dinner at the Michelin Star restaurant was amazing. The rooms were very comforable and generous size. Overall a great experience. And as far as the staff they were all top-notch, especially Maria!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 1 October 2023
Faye
Canadanothing
Fabulous room, facilities, ambience and staff. Our suite was so elegant - loved the modern decor and fittings. So well done.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 20 September 2023
Emile
AustraliaThe English guy who asked for the music to be turned down at breakfast…really? And hot water with the tea bag on the side?? The staff handled it well!
Interior design, attention to detail, complimentary wine and water, toiletries. The staff were super friendly and suggested the 2 wineries we visited which were excellent. Location was amazing
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 19 September 2023
Wendy
United KingdomNot so much didn’t like but Need to know where going to dine, restaurant in hotel is excellent and would recommend , a few tapa bars local however it is a small beautiful medial town so needs some planning
Superb hotel, very stylishly designed with lovely small detailed touches and a great spot, fabulous linen/bed and room was excellent, limited private parking but also road parking available Also dined one evening, very good food. Town is small but delightful, a few tapa bars in square. Only 1 taxi in area though . Had amazing small terrace with stunning views
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Shiri
IsraelNothing really. They did not refill the soap and shampoo ….
A beautifully renovsted medieval house, located in a quiet small town overlooking an amazing view. Beautiful and comfortable rooms Great restaurant and reasonable price.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Rik
NetherlandsThe hotel is beautiful designed and great choice of materials. The room is spacious and the 200 x 200 bed sleeps amazing. Nice breakfast and friendly and helpful staff. There is a good restaurant inside the hotel, which is convenient if you don’t want to go out and drive. Will definitely come back when we visit La Rioja again.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 2 September 2023
Paul
United StatesDo wish they had a pool.
Loved this hotel. Staff was super friendly. Rooms were huge with great service. Restaurant was Michelin rated but very reasonably priced. We opted for a wine tasting in the cellar and Christian was wonderful-- very well versed in the local vineyards.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 31 August 2023
Adrienne
United KingdomOnly thing that could have improved our stay would have been a slightly larger room with brighter lighting in the corner. We'll know next time!
Beautiful little hotel in a lovely, sleepy village. Staff were all wonderful. Lovely atmosphere. The bed was one of the most comfortable I've ever slept on.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 28 August 2023
John
IrelandGreat hotel. Stunning
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Yael
IsraelEverything was perfect:)
The hotel is absolutely beautiful and boutique The views are stunning The hotels restaurant is very very good as well And it's the best, biggest, most comfortable bed you would have be in!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 16 August 2023
Philipp
AustriaIn principal nothing. Just the downlights in the bathroom does not make your face look nice. So just switch on the uplights. In the toilets downstairs already bowl luminaires are integrated in the mirror, great light!
Great hotel with exceptional architecture and interior. We liked especially the bathroom and the solid wood wardrobe with light inside. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The dinner in the restaurant was very good and also the breakfast on the terrace was high quality food with a great variety. Santa Maria Briones is definitely the place to stay in Rioja.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 10 August 2023
Jb3811
AustraliaNothing
The view from the Terrace L2. Staff Olympia Maria. Restaurant Location Eagles in the sky
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 3 August 2023
Caroline
United KingdomHotel Santa Maria Briones is beautifully stylish and every comfort has been considered, attention to detail is second to none. The staff are wonderful. They really want you to have the best stay possible, make recommendations on the local area and make every little arrangement for you from restaurant and taxi bookings to planning a whole day out. Nothing is too much trouble. The restaurant is divine and should surely have a Michelin star soon
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 27 July 2023
Za7382
United StatesNo room service. The gym did not have water or ways to clean up your equipment after use.
The most comfortable bed ever. Oversized and with fluffy pillows. We wish we could have taken it home with us. Beautifully designed bathroom. Spacious room with large TV and sitting area. Convenient location to explore the Rioja region.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 10 July 2023
Jennifer
New ZealandNothing
great location
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 29 June 2023
Patrick
United KingdomThis was the 2nd time we have stayed at Santa Maria. We love everything about it. The staff are so helpful and friendly, the rooms are amazing and so quiet. The food in the restaurants is fantastic. This time we dined below ground in the wine cellar Calado, what an experience! Also enjoyed a lovely walk around the very pretty village with amazing views all around, stopping for a beer in the square. Don't miss taking a look inside the church....breathtaking! Didn't want to leave, but we had a ferry to catch from Santander. We will definitely be back.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 26 June 2023
June
United KingdomA beautiful hotel in a stunning setting. Customer service was amazing from Maria. She went above and beyond to make sure we had the best stay possible. This was a highlight of our stay in Spain. Gorgeous decor.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 18 June 2023
Stephen
United StatesNothing.
From the moment we arrived we were treated like VIP’s. That continued until we (reluctantly) left. Being at a super modern hotel in a medieval setting was an absolutely unique experience for us. The dinner was sensational and the buffet breakfast was good as well. Will recommend your hotel to all of our friends and family. Have already praised you on Facebook. Thanks for making our too brief stay so memorable.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 5 June 2023
Christoph
Switzerlandexeptinal and very very friendly
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 30 May 2023
Karen
United KingdomRestaurant was described as "gastronomique" but didn't live up to this, and was pricey compared to other meals we'd enjoyed in other gastronomique and Michelin star restuarants too elsewhere in Rioja. The narrow lanes you had to navigate up and down to reach the hotel
Beautiful views, lovely room and staff and great breakfast.
Stayed in May 2023
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