We spend three months near this region every year and were so pleased to find this hotel/restaurant which opened about two years ago. The owner is an amazing woman who really enjoys what she is doing. In addition to a wonderful restaurant, they have a spa where you can get a massage, facial, etc. The hotel is in front of city hall and there is an Austrian clock that is fabulous. At certain times of the day, two Basque figurines come out and do a Basque dance. The city is hollowed and therefore no cars are allowed inside. Most every building has a wine cellar. In addition to the hotel, the family owns a restaurant, called El Bodegon which is a few blocks from the hotel. Lunch or dinner there is a most. From now on, instead of staying at other places in Elciego or Haro, this will be our home base for a visit to the Rioja. read more