The story of the Hotel Santa María Briones contains many hidden depths.
There you’ll discover a tale of reconnection, a reunion, a homecoming. A Riojan family that returned to its origins. A region that revolves around a unique culture, cuisine, history, and wine that all come together to make up a home.
But you’ll also find in it the story of a labor of love: love for a place. A project that included a process of rehabilitation and attention to detail, every space cultivated with care and affection.
The villa’s defensive wall was organically incorporated into the hotel’s architecture, creating a confluence of volume and light that’s extremely inviting. Added to that were other quality materials like wood and stone meant to foster a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
![Aljibe Santa María Briones](https://santamariabriones.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/historia-antes-despues-01-santa-maria-briones-1.jpg)
Images of the well
It all began with a private mansion from the 16th century, noted for its great historical value: a site to be treated with the respect its history demands.
![La entrada a la Bodega Santa María Briones](https://santamariabriones.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/historia-antes-despues-02-santa-maria-briones-1.jpg)
Images of the El Calado restaurant’s entrance
The work done by Ignacio Quemada Architects and the interior design studio Isabel Lopez Vilalta + Asociados was a key part of this process.
![Fachada lateral Santa María Briones](https://santamariabriones.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/historia-antes-despues-03-santa-maria-briones-1.jpg)
Images of the side facade
![Zona del patio de Santa Maria Briones](https://santamariabriones.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/historia-antes-despues-05-santa-maria-briones-1.jpg)
Images of the hotel patio
Thanks to the efforts of all the professionals who collaborated with us in this process, today Santa María Briones stands as a representation of a land and a culture that revolves around wine, a rich culinary tradition, and its people… It’s a haven for all those who want to bask in Riojan culture, for all those who wish to discover themselves anew.
An authentic undertaking that pays homage to everything a place like La Rioja has to offer.
![La muralla de Santa Maria Briones](https://santamariabriones.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/historia-antes-despues-00-santa-maria-briones.jpg)
Images of the hotel patio area
From all of us at Santa María Briones, we sincerely hope you have a chance to join us and experience the pleasure of discovering Briones, admiring the hotel’s design, enjoying La Rioja’s cuisine, raising a glass in good company…
For more information and reservations:
reservas@santamariabriones.com
+ 34 941 991 599