Albuquerque
The Georgia O'Keeffe casita is misspelled on the website and on the room's door sign, but we'll give them a break due to the luscious gardens and the…
Must-see hotels in New Mexico
Taos
Hidden away in a quiet residential neighborhood, this atmospheric treasure has spacious, old-world adobe rooms with undulating walls (just try to find a…
New Mexico
Opened in 1937, with a superb lobby resembling a rustic hunting lodge, Gallup's finest historic hotel quickly became known as the 'home of the movie stars…
New Mexico
A restored 1882 hotel, the Palace is an atmospheric stopover. All rooms feature old-fashioned Territorial-style decor; they vary from small (with a double…
Albuquerque
The friendly proprietor gives this well-appointed B&B, built in 1912 and one minute’s walk from the plaza, an edge over tough competition. Three of its…
Santa Fe
Originally the Sisters of Charity St Vincent's Hospital, the Drury today combines energy-efficient design with contemporary artistic sensibilities. Don't…
Taos
Parts of this lawn-set adobe hotel, 3 miles south of the Plaza, date back to 1929; you can even stay in Georgia O’Keeffe’s old room. The public spaces…
Santa Fe Region
Within the Río Grande del Norte National Monument there are seven campgrounds located along a 6-mile stretch of the Rio Grande, all with picnic tables and…
Central New Mexico
Popular and somewhat affordable hostel in the heart of Arroyo Seco, which makes a cozy high-country alternative to paying Taos prices. A big round…
New Mexico
This comfortably rustic B&B, part of which dates back to 1880, once housed miners and later was a saloon. Several rooms have direct access to the outdoor…
Santa Fe
Rustically modern rooms fill several low-slung buildings clustered near the intersection of W San Francisco St and Park Ave a half-mile from the plaza. A…
Southeastern New Mexico
The seven lakes at this much-loved park – technically they’re sinkholes – provide welcome relief in summer (day use per vehicle $5). Waterfront…
Santa Fe
This old-fashioned, slightly kitschy Route 66 motel compound offers the best budget value in town. Some rooms have pleasant tiled kitchenettes, while all…
Taos
Old-fashioned hotel at the northern edge of downtown, where the fake adobe style extends to a spectacular mock-up of nearby Taos Pueblo. Large, clean…
New Mexico
This campground across from the Gila Hot Springs has simple rooms with kitchenettes in a giant red barnlike structure (dogs $6 per night), along with an…
New Mexico
Maintained by Ted Turner as a luxury fishing and hunting lodge, this beautifully situated ranch sprawls splendidly across 920 sq miles of forests, meadows…
American Artists Gallery House B&B
Taos
This quiet garden complex, a mile south of the Plaza, holds tasteful rooms and casitas, all with wood-burning fireplaces. The smallest casita is little…
Casa Benavides Bed & Breakfast
Taos
Spreading through five garden-set buildings a block east of the Plaza, this romantic B&B abounds in fireplaces, patios and balconies. Furniture is mostly…
Santa Fe
A sort of upscale motel, the Inn of the Governors has a hard-to-beat location two blocks from the Plaza. Rooms are elegantly decorated with kiva…
New Mexico
For something truly unique, sleep 70ft underground in this incredible 1650-sq-ft cave dwelling, carved from La Plata River sandstone. Equipped with a…
Santa Fe
This large hotel, just south of the Plaza, has benefited from recent modernization while retaining enough whitewashed walls, hand-crafted furniture and…
Southeastern New Mexico
The nicest place to stay hereabouts is not in Roswell, but in sleepy downtown Artesia, 36 miles south toward Carlsbad. If you’re in the mood for slightly…
New Mexico
For serene forest slumber, rent one of the five stunning adobe-style casitas set on 90 acres of wilderness. Each unit has a fully stocked kitchen, plenty…
Santa Fe
Sigh, we found the front desk less than helpful, but the 155 good-sized rooms here have appealing Southwestern touches, making the Sage Inn a step up from…
Sueños Encantados y Casa Vieja
New Mexico
Set on the grounds of a still-operating 19th-century ranch, this rural B&B conveys the full-on Southwest experience, complete with three rooms in the…
Santa Fe
A mere 8 miles from the Plaza is this gorgeous and secluded national forest service spot, complete with 36 sites and hiking and biking trails nearby…
Albuquerque
This restored Queen Anne mansion holds comfortable rooms of varying sizes, with down comforters, stocked refrigerators and freshly cut flowers. Kids are…
Santa Fe
A thoroughly rejuvenating space, the Hotel Santa Fe is Santa Fe's only Native American–owned hotel. Stay in the hotel building, with its terracotta tones…
Gila Cliff Dwellings Campgrounds
New Mexico
There are four campgrounds in and around Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument; all have vault toilets but none have drinking water – fill up at the…
Santa Fe
Decor in this welcoming hotel draws on New Mexico’s Hispanic traditions, with abundant attractive carvings and wall hangings, while the Low’n’Slow bar is…
New Mexico
Under new ownership, this welcoming spot is more than just another roadside motel. The 15 character-packed rooms feature abundant Southwestern furniture,…
New Mexico
Set on 225 acres, surrounded by the Philmont Scout Ranch 6 miles south of Cimarron, this magnificent Pueblo Revival house was built around 1908. The four…
Santa Fe Region
A retreat center on 21,000 acres at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Ghost Ranch is a spectacular spot with basic lodging – you're here for the…
New Mexico
Three miles from downtown, this lovely two-room B&B offers a peaceful respite among the trees on the San Juan River. Fall asleep to the sound of the river…
New Mexico
An optimal accommodation option: yes it's a roadside chain motel, but the rooms are beautifully kitted out with attractive tiling, stonework and colorful…
Santa Fe
This 70-acre spa retreat southwest of town offers the ultimate anti-stress getaway. Both resort rooms and private casitas are luxurious and tastefully…
Southeastern New Mexico
Under new ownership and sporting a new name from 2018, the former Budget Inn is having fun with the whole extra-terrestrial theme – just check out that…
New Mexico
Located on the back (east) side of the Organ Mountains, Aguirre Spring sits at the base of the rocky cliffs with sweeping views of the Tularosa Basin. The…
Santa Fe
Handmade furniture, wood-burning fireplaces, luxe linens, elegant breakfasts and afternoon wine-and-cheese receptions bring B&B-style elegance to a…
Central New Mexico
Rough-hewn wood, rustic furnishings and a great backyard make these cabin-style apartments and condos with kitchenettes, stretching beside the river close…
