Santa Fe:

1)  El Rey Court - El Rey Court is "Where Fast Lives Slow Down". It is a 1936 adobe style motor court motel along old Route 66 that was reinvigorated to its current hipster cool, southwest chic design. The hotel offers very spacious rooms, parking right outside each room, an outdoor pool & hot tub, and intimate bar & food truck. It's located a short 10 minute drive to Old Town Santa Fe. Pictures and more details with the ability to book is accessible here.

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2)  La Fonda on the Plaza - If looking to stay in Old Town Santa Fe, La Fonda is a great option, right on the Plaza. La Fonda sits on the site of the town's first inn, established when the city was founded by Spaniards in 1607. It is a Historic Hotel of America with roots dating back 400 years. La Fonda on the Plaza has that warm southwest charm with cozy rooms that highlight the history and art of the area with hand-crafted furniture. The hotel has an outdoor pool, spa, 2 restaurants, and an outdoor 5th floor terrace bar. Pictures and more details with the ability to book is accessible here.

 

Albuquerque:

3)  Hotel Chaco - Hotel Chaco is one of those hotels that impresses the moment you approach the door. Even the entryway doors are impressive! Hotel Chaco opened in Spring 2017 and still had that very new feel to it when I stayed there in November 2022. It has a modern, luxury feel to it with spacious, well designed rooms, a beautiful courtyard, outdoor pool, fitness center, and stunning 5th floor rooftop bar & restaurant overlooking the nearby mountains. 

 

Despite its modern design, the hotel still incorporates local and regional Native American New Mexico art and stone masonry and wood elements reminiscent of Chaco Canyon and nearby pueblos. The hotel is located across from the also impressive Sawmill Market food hall that opened in 2020 and a short walk or drive from Old Town Albuquerque. Pictures and more details with the ability to book is accessible here. 

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4)  Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm - Los Poblanos is what first drew me to New Mexico. The property is located on 25 acres of lavender fields and gardens. The property has an organic farm, which supplies produce for the restaurant and shop selling its own lavender products, including its recently added gin. The inn offers rooms both in its historic residence and newly built farm and field suites. The property also has a spa, outdoor saltwater pool, fitness center, and library bar.  As well as, complimentary classes in the wellness yurt, airport shuttle service, and s'mores.

 

The property expanded and feels a bit more commercial since I stayed there in early 2015.  However, still provides a special, relaxing, remote experience tucked away from the rest of Albuquerque. Los Poblanos also recently expanded its retail operations to include a store & bar in both Santa Fe and Albuquerque, both different and worth visiting. Pictures and more details with the ability to book is accessible here.