Must-see hotels in New Mexico

  • Cosmic Campground

    New Mexico

    This campground is designed specifically for stargazing, with a series of concrete platforms on which to set up telescopes and observational equipment…

  • Los Poblanos

    Albuquerque

    This amazing 20-room inn, on a 1930s rural ranch that's a National Historic Place, is five minutes’ drive north of Old Town. Near the Rio Grande, it’s set…

  • Hotel Luna Mystica

    Taos

    Vintage Airstreams and RVs come with a view – a really big view – at this new trailer park that's perched between the Sangre de Cristos mountains and the…

  • Riverbend Hot Springs

    New Mexico

    This delightful place, occupying a fantastic perch beside the Rio Grande, is the only T or C hotel to feature outdoor, riverside hot tubs – tiled, decked…

  • Historic Taos Inn

    Taos

    Lovely and always lively old inn, where the 45 characterful rooms have Southwest trimmings such as heavy-duty wooden furnishings and adobe fireplaces …

  • Ten Thousand Waves

    Santa Fe

    This Japanese spa resort, 4 miles northeast of the Plaza, features 13 gorgeous, Zen-inspired freestanding guesthouses. Most come with fireplaces and…

  • Doña Luz Inn

    Taos

    Vibrant and fun, this central B&B is a labor of love by owner Paul Castillo. Rooms are decorated in colorful themes from Spanish colonial to Native…

  • La Fonda

    Santa Fe

    Long renowned as the 'Inn at the end of the Santa Fe Trail,' Santa Fe’s loveliest historic hotel sprawls through an old adobe just off the Plaza…

  • Hurd Ranch Guest Homes

    Southeastern New Mexico

    Five lovely rental casitas and houses are tucked near an apple orchard on this sprawling ranch 14 miles southeast of Lincoln. Each casita is furnished…

  • Santa Fe Motel & Inn

    Santa Fe

    Even the motel rooms in this downtown option, close to the Railyard and a real bargain in low season, have the flavor of a Southwestern B&B, with colorful…

  • Mabel Dodge Luhan House

    Taos

    Every inch of this rambling compound, once home to Mabel Dodge Luhan, the so-called Patroness of Taos, exudes elegant-meets-earthy beauty. Sleep where…

  • Blue Swallow Motel

    New Mexico

    Spend the night in this beautifully restored Route 66 motel listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places, and feel the decades melt away…

  • Spruce Hole Yurt

    New Mexico

    To experience a bit of wintery mountain magic, ski or snowshoe 2.5 miles to this deluxe backcountry yurt. You'll need all your own gear, sheets and…

  • El Paradero

    Santa Fe

    Each room in this 200-year-old adobe B&B, south of the river, is unique and loaded with character. Two have their own bathrooms across the hall, the rest…

  • Inn at Halona

    New Mexico

    This exceptionally friendly inn, across from the museum behind the Halona Plaza food store, is the only place in New Mexico where visitors can stay in the…

  • Cloudcroft Mountain Park Hostel

    Southeastern New Mexico

    Situated on 28 wooded acres, down the highway 6 miles west of Cloudcroft, this lurid-blue hostel is the best lodging deal around. Entire families can fit…

  • El Vado

    Albuquerque

    The white adobe walls of this revamped Route 66 motor court darn near glow as the sun rises, when you might just catch hot-air balloons rising almost…

  • Andaluz

    Albuquerque

    Albuquerque's finest historic hotel, built in the heart of downtown in 1939, has been modernized while retaining period details such as its stunning…

  • Shadow Mountain Lodge

    Southeastern New Mexico

    Geared toward couples, the immaculate, romantic rooms in the lodge are spacious and feature fireplaces and kitchenettes, while a wraparound balcony…

  • Hotel Chaco

    Albuquerque

    Albuquerque's most historically evocative hotel takes its inspiration from the ancient site of Chaco Canyon in northwestern New Mexico. Rooms blend modern…

  • Earthship Rentals

    Taos

    How about an off-grid night in a boutique-chic, solar-powered dwelling? Part Gaudí-esque visions, part space-age fantasy, these futuristic structures are…

  • Lodge Resort & Spa

    Southeastern New Mexico

    Built in 1899 as a getaway for railroad employees, this historic hilltop lodge is now a full-scale resort, with a wonderful restaurant, a golf course,…

  • Lundeen Inn of the Arts

    New Mexico

    Each of the 20 guest rooms in this large and very lovely century-old Mexican Territorial–style inn is unique and decorated in the style of a New Mexico…

  • Cimarron Rose

    New Mexico

    If you’re looking for a peaceful alternative to the chains of Grants and Gallup, and want to stay green, pay a visit to the Cimarron Rose. Conveniently…

  • Lodge at Angel Fire

    Central New Mexico

    Families will dig the ski resort's ski-chalet-style lodge, which offers family-oriented packages and organizes children's activities, especially in summer…

  • Blackstone Hotsprings

    New Mexico

    Blackstone embraces the T or C spirit with an upscale wink, decorating each of its 12 rooms in the style of a classic TV show, from The Jetsons to The…

  • Inn of the Mountain Gods

    Southeastern New Mexico

    The lake-and-mountain view from the big-windowed lobby of this luxury lakeside casino resort on the Mescalero Apache Reservation is stunning. Gamblers can…

  • Bull of the Woods Yurt

    Central New Mexico

    New Mexico's yurt of choice for backcountry skiers, the Bull of the Woods is in a prime location 2 miles out from the Taos Ski Valley, along the ridge…

  • Sugarite Canyon State Park

    New Mexico

    The nicest place to stay near Raton, with two campgrounds set amid the the pretty mesas and forests of Sugarite Canyon: Lake Alice and Soda Pocket. Lake…

  • Plaza Hotel

    New Mexico

    This historic hotel, opened in 1882, offers affordable rates for its 72 spacious, high-ceilinged rooms. The whole place has an appealing Wild West flavor,…

  • City of Rocks State Park

    New Mexico

    This state park, 33 miles southeast of Silver City via Hwys 180 and 61, has a quirky, cartoonish beauty. More village than 'city,' it’s a bit too pocket…

  • Inn of the Five Graces

    Santa Fe

    Much more than just another luxury getaway, this exquisite, one-of-a-kind gem offers an upscale gypsy-style escape. Sumptuous suites are decorated in a…

  • Castañeda Hotel

    New Mexico

    Each room spotlights a New Mexico animal at this restored 1898 beauty, the first in a chain of trackside hotels from legendary hotelier Fred Harvey. After…

  • High Country Lodge

    Southeastern New Mexico

    This funky older place near the turnoff for the ski resort welcomes you with three friendly (wooden) bears. It offers a comfortable selection of rustic…

  • El Rey Court

    Santa Fe

    Fresh from a hip rebrand, this classic courtyard motel features rooms and suites with a light and trendy Southwest vibe scattered across 5 acres of…

  • Blake

    Central New Mexico

    Opened to much fanfare in 2017, the Blake is the new face of the Taos Ski Valley: still quirky and independent, but forward-looking and environmentally…

  • La Posada de Santa Fe

    Santa Fe

    This beautiful property, set amid quiet gardens a few blocks east of the Plaza, caters to its guests’ every need, with elegantly furnished adobe casitas…

  • El Monte Sagrado

    Taos

    A lush oasis in the high desert, this lavishly decorated ecoresort holds bright, luxurious suites arranged around a flourishing courtyard and whimsically…

  • Hotel Parq Central

    Albuquerque

    This stylish modern hotel is close to it all, right off I-25 in downtown. With the rooftop Apothecary Lounge providing sunset views and complimentary…

  • Inn of the Turquoise Bear

    Santa Fe

    Visitors enjoy the quiet now, but this expansive adobe B&B, built by local legend Witter Bynner and partner Robert Hunt, was once home to parties hosting…