We stayed nights at Palacio de Samaniego in low season and the owner and chef, John, was able to give us very special attention. The building is located in the small Village of Samaniego which was not on any of the 3 maps we had with us but it was worth the search. The room was very clean and of... More

We stayed here for two days in autumn on a trip around the Rioja wine area.Well placed,spotlessley clean and great attention to detail. Very welcoming and helpful to guests BUT menu was very limited and very overpriced for what was presented! The nearest suitable restaurants were in le Guardia which was enchanting and less expensive.

This small hotel has only 10 rooms, housed in a renovated palacio in the wine-making village of Samaniego (7 minutes by car from the hilltop, medieval, bodega rich town of Laguardia) in the Rioja Alavesa. The couple who run the place are a class act, offering exceptional cooking and really personal service. The wine cellar is well stocked with local... More

Fabulous understated decor. Incredible attention to detail. Wonderful food. A real gem!! Loved everything about this hotel. If you are looking for a great location in the Rioja wine region, this is a perfect place to stay.

We stayed at this lovely hotel on a hiking trip in Spain. Although there is nothing else in the town of Samaniego, it is not far from the town of Laguardia, in the Rioja district of the Basque country. This restored baroque manor house was beautiful, with high ceilings and large windows. The restaurant was terrific, although the menu was... More

We picked this beautiful looking hotel for the last night of our holiday en route back to the ferry and home at the end of our holiday. We thought one night of luxury after 2 weeks in a caravan! A stunning building in a fab location we thought as we pulled up, we were very pleased with our choice at... More

This was our fourth visit to this lovely hotel. We travel to the Rioja region most years to visit the Bodegas and to buy the wonderful wine to stock up our little cellar at home. We always stay at the Palacio which we came across by chance on our first visit to the area. From the outset we were impressed... More

Our stay at the Palacio de Samaniego was booked and paid for in advance through Inntravel. It was exactly as described in their brochure, a lovely 17th century house, attractively decorated. We were booked for 3 nights, 2 with dinner with the option to book dinner on the 3rd night if required. We stayed from Sunday -Wednesday and although we... More

Great little hotel in an old palace. Only 11 rooms, bar, and restaurant (only on weekends) Very relaxed atmosphere in the hotel and the town. The hotel has free WiFi internet and I am sitting in the bar area having a drink, writing this while they have jazz playing in he background. Our room has a doublebed but they also... More