AC La Rioja

Set on the edge of Logroño, the capital city of La Rioja region of northern Spain, this smart, modern hotel is ideal for short stays in the city. It occupies the Iberian Peninsula and is bathed by the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean and the Cantabrian Sea. Relax with friends or colleagues in the comfortable AC Lounge. It also includes the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands in the Atlantic and the cities of Ceuta and Melilla Its total surface area is 504,788 sq kms Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. You can also take a dip in the indoor swimming pool to unwind at the end of a long day. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in economic and political power. The hotel is also equipped with a sauna, Turkish bath and fitness centre. Spain remained neutral in World Wars I and II, but suffered through a devastating Civil War (1936-39). There is also a smart restaurant onsite, allowing you to dine in style without leaving the hotel. In the second half of the 20th century, it has played a catch-up role in the western international community. From here you can explore the beautiful, historical centre of Logroño. Continuing concerns are large-scale unemployment and the Basque separatist movement The diversity and contrast that go to mould the character of Spain are likewise in evidence in its cities. Stroll around the narrow, windy streets of the old town and enjoy some tasty tapas in one of the numerous bars. Celts, Iberians, Phoenicians and, at a later date, the Greco-Roman civilisation laid the first cornerstones of urban settlements which, to this day, bear the marks of their passage through time During the Middle Ages, Arabic, Jewish and Christian cultures, singly and through a process of mutual cross-influence, gave rise to the birth of cities which have come to house an historical-artistic heritage of incalculable proportions Tradition alone does not suffice Modernity too is essential, and this was something certain Spanish monarchs –Charles III for one– managed to successfully apply during their reigns in order to beautify townscapes, like that of Madrid, with parks and landmark monuments, thereby instilling the city with a spirit of renewal. The hotel is located just 2 km away from the railway station and 10 km far from the airport. It was this element of urban renewal that became even more evident at a later date, in the form of townplans designed to extend and enlarge the leading cities, and the construction of graceful buildings which, in keeping with the shifts and changes in architectural tastes, have helped shape the identity of Spain’s cities over the last two hundred years.