Must-see hotels in Central New Mexico

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Casas de Sueños

    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…

  • Old Taos Guesthouse Inn

    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…

  • Drury Plaza Hotel

    Santa Fe

    Originally the Sisters of Charity St Vincent's Hospital, the Drury today combines energy-efficient design with contemporary artistic sensibilities. Don't…

  • Böttger Mansion

    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…

  • Sagebrush Inn

    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…

  • Orilla Verde Recreation Area

    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…

  • Snowmansion

    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…

  • Las Palomas

    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…

  • Silver Saddle Motel

    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…

  • El Pueblo Lodge

    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…

  • 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…

  • Inn of the Governors

    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…

  • 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…

  • Hotel St Francis

    Santa Fe

    This large hotel, just south of the Plaza, has benefited from recent modernization while retaining enough whitewashed walls, hand-crafted furniture and…

  • Sage Inn

    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…

  • Black Canyon Campground

    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…

  • Mauger Estate B&B

    Albuquerque

    This restored Queen Anne mansion holds comfortable rooms of varying sizes, with down comforters, stocked refrigerators and freshly cut flowers. Kids are…

  • Hotel Santa Fe Hacienda & Spa

    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…

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