The 44-room Historic Taos Inn is a comfy landmark with live entertainment at its popular pueblo bar, an authentic New Mexican restaurant with adobe fireplaces, lovely courtyards, and outdoor parking. Southwest furnishings are in rooms that also feature flat-screen TVs, kiva fireplaces, and viga ceilings. But the lively bar scene, while a major draw for some, can be noisy and bothersome to guests trying to rest. The nearby Hotel La Fonda de Taos, which doesn’t allow kids under eight, offers quieter rooms.
The 44-room Historic Taos Inn is a comfy landmark with live entertainment at its popular pueblo bar, an authentic New Mexican restaurant with adobe fireplaces, lovely courtyards, and outdoor parking. Southwest furnishings are in rooms that also feature flat-screen TVs, kiva fireplaces, and viga ceilings. But the lively bar scene, while a major draw for some, can be noisy and bothersome to guests trying to rest. The nearby Hotel La Fonda de Taos, which doesn’t allow kids under eight, offers quieter rooms.
With a central location that makes exploring the city convenient, the 12-story Crowne Plaza Albuquerque (formerly the Hilton Albuquerque) towers over the intersection of I-25 and I-40. Lush landscaping helps to create a secluded atmosphere, but the hotel's proximity to two highways does mean that a bit of noise reaches the grounds. Decorative pottery and red tile floors add some Southwestern flair to the lobby and public areas. Guest rooms are spacious and contemporary, but a bit generic. With perks like free Wi-Fi and parking, the Crowne Plaza does offer a better value than some other hotels nearby.
With a central location that makes exploring the city convenient, the 12-story Crowne Plaza Albuquerque (formerly the Hilton Albuquerque) towers over the intersection of I-25 and I-40. Lush landscaping helps to create a secluded atmosphere, but the hotel's proximity to two highways does mean that a bit of noise reaches the grounds. Decorative pottery and red tile floors add some Southwestern flair to the lobby and public areas. Guest rooms are spacious and contemporary, but a bit generic. With perks like free Wi-Fi and parking, the Crowne Plaza does offer a better value than some other hotels nearby.
This 76-room Holiday Inn Express is a convenient, budget-friendly option located next to several other chain hotels on Cerrillos Road, a 20-minute drive from downtown Santa Fe. Amenities are typical of the chain, consisting of a free breakfast buffet, a small pool on a nondescript patio, and a simple fitness room. Rooms are generic and dated, but they cover the basics and have convenient extras like microwaves and coffeemakers. Free parking, free Wi-Fi, and some pet-friendly rooms add to the appeal. The neighboring Best Western Plus Inn of Santa Fe is worth comparing for its Southwestern flair and indoor pool.
This 76-room Holiday Inn Express is a convenient, budget-friendly option located next to several other chain hotels on Cerrillos Road, a 20-minute drive from downtown Santa Fe. Amenities are typical of the chain, consisting of a free breakfast buffet, a small pool on a nondescript patio, and a simple fitness room. Rooms are generic and dated, but they cover the basics and have convenient extras like microwaves and coffeemakers. Free parking, free Wi-Fi, and some pet-friendly rooms add to the appeal. The neighboring Best Western Plus Inn of Santa Fe is worth comparing for its Southwestern flair and indoor pool.
This upscale resort is a sprawling property on the Santa Ana Pueblo reservation 15 miles north of Albuquerque. Its gorgeous natural setting under vivid blue skies offers panoramic views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Trails lead directly to the Rio Grande and the resort features numerous activities, as well as a golf course, restaurants, and several pools. There are daily resort and Wi-Fi fees, which are not charged at the lower-priced -- but more urban -- Sandia Resort and Casino.
This upscale resort is a sprawling property on the Santa Ana Pueblo reservation 15 miles north of Albuquerque. Its gorgeous natural setting under vivid blue skies offers panoramic views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Trails lead directly to the Rio Grande and the resort features numerous activities, as well as a golf course, restaurants, and several pools. There are daily resort and Wi-Fi fees, which are not charged at the lower-priced -- but more urban -- Sandia Resort and Casino.
A beautiful, scenic property that's within a 10-minute drive of historic Santa Fe, the 111-room Bishop's Lodge Ranch Resort & Spa consists of a cluster of 15 adobe lodges and a main house, a spa, a historic wedding chapel, all decorated in browns and reds with Native American art and styling. It also has a large outdoor pool and tennis courts. The rooms are large and comfortably furnished, although guests complain they're a bit drafty in the winter. The hotel is currently under renovation, which will continue till next fall, and the restaurant, spa, and pool are closed, as are some of the rooms.
A beautiful, scenic property that's within a 10-minute drive of historic Santa Fe, the 111-room Bishop's Lodge Ranch Resort & Spa consists of a cluster of 15 adobe lodges and a main house, a spa, a historic wedding chapel, all decorated in browns and reds with Native American art and styling. It also has a large outdoor pool and tennis courts. The rooms are large and comfortably furnished, although guests complain they're a bit drafty in the winter. The hotel is currently under renovation, which will continue till next fall, and the restaurant, spa, and pool are closed, as are some of the rooms.
The 405-room Albuquerque Marriott offers exactly what you'd expect in a mega-chain of this size and price point: a large pool, modern fitness center, and decent-to-great views from its high-rise rooms. Room decor, though, is also what you'd expect -- comfortable yet basic furniture, hospitality style carpeting, and little personality. The bathrooms are nice, though. And large flat-screen TVs and modern coffeemakers with free coffee are a nice touch. Be prepared to pay a high fee for Wi-Fi, which is an annoyance considering comparable properties like the nearby Crowne Plaza Albuquerque offer it for free.
The 405-room Albuquerque Marriott offers exactly what you'd expect in a mega-chain of this size and price point: a large pool, modern fitness center, and decent-to-great views from its high-rise rooms. Room decor, though, is also what you'd expect -- comfortable yet basic furniture, hospitality style carpeting, and little personality. The bathrooms are nice, though. And large flat-screen TVs and modern coffeemakers with free coffee are a nice touch. Be prepared to pay a high fee for Wi-Fi, which is an annoyance considering comparable properties like the nearby Crowne Plaza Albuquerque offer it for free.
The 95-room Best Western Plus Inn of Santa Fe is an appealing, affordable mid-range option that's a 20-minute drive from downtown. Here, Southwestern style combines with functionality for comfort and convenience. Appealing rooms are warm and have modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and digital music players, and some add sitting areas, jetted tubs, and balconies. However, not all rooms have mini-fridges, and safes are not available. The heated indoor pool and hot tub are a draw for families, and a no-fee pet policy brings dog owners. A free continental breakfast, small fitness room, and free Wi-Fi top off the list of extras. The Double Tree by Hilton Santa Fe offers a similar price point, but adds an on-site restaurant and a free airport shuttle.
The 95-room Best Western Plus Inn of Santa Fe is an appealing, affordable mid-range option that's a 20-minute drive from downtown. Here, Southwestern style combines with functionality for comfort and convenience. Appealing rooms are warm and have modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and digital music players, and some add sitting areas, jetted tubs, and balconies. However, not all rooms have mini-fridges, and safes are not available. The heated indoor pool and hot tub are a draw for families, and a no-fee pet policy brings dog owners. A free continental breakfast, small fitness room, and free Wi-Fi top off the list of extras. The Double Tree by Hilton Santa Fe offers a similar price point, but adds an on-site restaurant and a free airport shuttle.
This 145-room budget property, located across from a popular shopping center and a short drive from Santa Fe Plaza, is one of the most affordable hotels in its location. The property has motel-style layout, with exterior entrances to the rooms and a parking lot in front of the building. The hotel does offer a free shuttle, so it’s possible to leave the car behind while exploring. There's a small outdoor pool on the property, as well as a laundry room and a meeting room. Rooms are small, with basic but pleasant Southwestern-style decor, flat-screens TVs, and coffeemakers. Rooms at the Best Western Plus Inn of Santa Fe are larger and have fresher decor, but the Best Western's location is farther from the Plaza.
This 145-room budget property, located across from a popular shopping center and a short drive from Santa Fe Plaza, is one of the most affordable hotels in its location. The property has motel-style layout, with exterior entrances to the rooms and a parking lot in front of the building. The hotel does offer a free shuttle, so it’s possible to leave the car behind while exploring. There's a small outdoor pool on the property, as well as a laundry room and a meeting room. Rooms are small, with basic but pleasant Southwestern-style decor, flat-screens TVs, and coffeemakers. Rooms at the Best Western Plus Inn of Santa Fe are larger and have fresher decor, but the Best Western's location is farther from the Plaza.
The business-friendly Eldorado Hotel & Spa offers is just two blocks from the Plaza, and offers some great features such as a fine-dining restaurant, an excellent spa, and some of the largest business facilities in town. But while the Southwestern-themed rooms are attractive and clean, they are showing some wear. It's worth comparing rates with Inn and Spa at Loretto, a fresher-feeling four-pearl option with an equally unbeatable location near the Plaza.
The business-friendly Eldorado Hotel & Spa offers is just two blocks from the Plaza, and offers some great features such as a fine-dining restaurant, an excellent spa, and some of the largest business facilities in town. But while the Southwestern-themed rooms are attractive and clean, they are showing some wear. It's worth comparing rates with Inn and Spa at Loretto, a fresher-feeling four-pearl option with an equally unbeatable location near the Plaza.
The Lodge at Santa Fe is a mid-range hotel without the frills of a destination resort. The 128 rooms and suites are spacious, comfortable, and feature Southwestern-influenced decor, such as Pueblo-style art and carpeting, and adobe fireplaces (in some rooms). Room perks include coffeemakers, free Wi-Fi (though some guests complain about a weak signal), and mountain views. Some rooms also have balconies and separate tubs and showers. A free shuttle brings guests to the nearby Plaza, Santa Fe's historic square, and there's a good New Mexican restaurant on-site. There are additional hotel highlights such as a lobby with a wood-burning fireplace, an outdoor pool and Jacuzzi, a small fitness center, free parking, and a wedding chapel. Travelers wanting to be closer to the old town might prefer Hotel Chimayo de Santa Fe, which is one block from the Plaza.
The Lodge at Santa Fe is a mid-range hotel without the frills of a destination resort. The 128 rooms and suites are spacious, comfortable, and feature Southwestern-influenced decor, such as Pueblo-style art and carpeting, and adobe fireplaces (in some rooms). Room perks include coffeemakers, free Wi-Fi (though some guests complain about a weak signal), and mountain views. Some rooms also have balconies and separate tubs and showers. A free shuttle brings guests to the nearby Plaza, Santa Fe's historic square, and there's a good New Mexican restaurant on-site. There are additional hotel highlights such as a lobby with a wood-burning fireplace, an outdoor pool and Jacuzzi, a small fitness center, free parking, and a wedding chapel. Travelers wanting to be closer to the old town might prefer Hotel Chimayo de Santa Fe, which is one block from the Plaza.