OK let's get the negative stuff out of the way first. I booked this hotel because it's central to the area I was covering whilst researching a book, it was very reasonably priced, and its restaurant is in the Guía Michelin for Spain. After booking I did think to e-mail them and ask for a ground-floor room or, at least,... More

First things first: If you cant speak Spanish, you will have problems. Spaniards will try to communicate, but English is not their strength. the Hotel: medium-sized rooms, but awesome views of either the city wall or the Rioja valley. Good beds, adequate breakfast. the Restaurant: not cheap, but average priced, SUPERB meat! We had chuléton, which is highly recommendable! Obviously... More

The hotel Marixa in La Guardia was a fabulous base for our wine tasting tour of Rioja. The hotel is situated just outside the town walls, cars are not allowed within the town so it is the best hotel for ease of parking and accessibility. The hotel is family run and they are truly wonderful hosts with a fabulous restaurant... More

Marixa is a nice hotel and a good base to explore the wine country from. Strongly recommend you ask for a room with a view of the wine country - the panorama is just spectacular as the hotel is located on the edge of the city, which itself was built on a hilltop. The hotel also has a good restaurant,... More