Real Casona de Las Amas

A small historic hotel in La Rioja

The Hotel Real Casona de Las Amas has been in the same family since it was built in the late 17th century. Today the magnificent stone manor house with it's crisply carved heraldic arms above the door provides a luxury hotel of sixteen bedrooms from which guests may enjoy the villages, the scenery and the culture of the Rioja region.

Click on the picture above for more photos

Inside, the lobby, lounge and library have all been perfectly decorated with all manner of antiques blending seamlessly with the heavy wooden structures and the stone and lime plaster of the walls. The door into the library is 15th century. Modernity is not forgotten though as a large television rests inconspicuously in a corner and the wifi is of course invisible yet emminently useful.

There is lots of terrace space outside, with a garden planted with fragrant herbs, an area for sunbathing and a swimming pool with a cascade and a swimjet. At night the atmospheric lighting around the gazebo imbues a wonderful sense of luxury and tranquillity into this area. Without a doubt, a perfect place to sit out, by day or in the balmy evenings of a Rioja summer.

Every guest room is different, taking fullest advantage of the original features and combining them with elegant contemprary materials. Depending on the choice of room, you will find large sitting areas, lavishly hung four-posters, beautiful bathrooms with hydro-massage baths and invigorating showers.

For an ultimate relaxation, the spa has a variety of facilities to soothe overworked bodies, alleviate stress and de-clutter the mind.

Restaurant:

Breakfasts are served, as well as a cafeteria service.

A Word From the Owner:

"Wake up your senses with the essence of history."

Hotel Amenities:

IN THE HOTEL	IN YOUR ROOM
Reception Lounge Lobby Library Internet (cable or wifi) Bar-Cafeteria Restaurant Terrace with Gazebo Sundeck Swimming pool with swimjet Garden Spa Car park	Telephone Internet connection Flat-screen television Choice of pillows Writing desk Safe Rainfall massage shower Hairdryer Heating

Nearby Amenities:

Wine tours. Occasionally the hotel offers complimentary visits to a local bodega
Horse riding
Walking: the area of La Rioja is criss-crossed with hiking routes and forest trails.
Pilgrim's Way to Santiago. Why not walk a short part of the route?
Cycling
Golf. Special discounts on green fees for hotel guests
Rock-climbing
Caving
Canoing
Nature Reserves
Hot-air ballooning. Hot-air balloon trips offer a uniquely peaceful way to see the Rioja countryside.
Micro-light flights
Dinosaur footprints. In total there are more than 10,000 fossilised dinosaur footprints to be found in La Rioja, spread amongst the river valleys of the Leza, Cidacos, Alhama and Linares. The quality and quantity of these 120 million-year-old artefacts make the region one of the most interesting places in the world for dinosaur enthusiasts.

Places to visit:
The Monastery Tour. Including visits to San Millán de la Cogolla, Yuso y Suso, Cañas, Valvanera, Santo Domingo de la Calzada, Nájera.
Castles. Davalillo, San Vicente, Torremontalbo, Sajazarra, Cuzcurrita.
Choose from Laguardia. Very quaint mediaeval walled town.
Logroño. Lots of ancient buildings
Vitoria
Bilbao (Guggenheim Museum). Just over an hour away, by car

What We Say:

It really does feel a privilege to be able to share Enrique's ancestral house for a few days. He is to be congratulated on turning a wonderful house into a wonderful hotel.

Customer Feedback:

We will welcome your comments after you have visited this hotel. Send a review.

 

Room Rates in Euros (2010)
	High Season	Low Season
	Apr - Oct All weekends (Fri & Sat) Easter Public holidays	Nov - Mar except weekends and public holidays
Royal Suite Luxurious upholstery, silk fabrics and antique furniture. Large double bed with draped canopy. Balcony and double hydromassage bath. (Photo)	€ 330	€ 280
Suite Large bed with an elaborate decorated headboard, separate sitting room and lots of antique wood. (Photo) (Photo)	€ 280	€ 240
Junior Suite Large bed with canopy and muslin drapes, generous sitting area, small balcony, luxury bathroom. (Photo)	€ 260	€ 230
Superior Double with jacuzzi or terrace Distinctively different rooms with either a double bed or twin beds. One room has a terrace. (Photo)	€ 220	€ 200
Superior Double Room Luxury textiles, carved wood, delicate colours and imaginative lighting. (Photo)	€ 200	€ 190
Double Room Smaller, but still very comfortable and stylish, with double or twin beds. (Photo)	€ 170	€ 150
Minimum Stay: 2 nights at Easter and public holidays
Prices are per room per night including breakfast (2 people) All prices are "plus VAT" (7% until 30 Jun 2010, 8% from 1 Jul) All rooms have private en-suite bathrooms No smoking in the guest rooms Single occupancy: 80% of room rate Extra bed (except Royal Suite): € 50 per night Extra bed (Royal Suite): € 70 per night Spa: Jacuzzi, € 25; Circuit, € 35; Massage, € 70 No children under 16 or pets accepted A credit card number is required to guarantee a reservation. Closed mid-Dec to mid-Jan Click Here For Currency Converter

Cancellations:

Cancellations must be made in writing (fax or e-mail) at least 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. Later cancellations, early departures and no-shows may be charged a one-night stay, at the hotel's discretion.