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Bishop's Lodge Auberge Resorts CollectionvsEl Rey Court
Both hotels are endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, Bishop's Lodge Resort & Spa scores marginally better than El Rey Court. Bishop's Lodge Resort & Spa has a TripExpert Score of 84 with accolades from 10 reviews like Star Service, Concierge and Michelin Guide.
Bishop's Lodge Auberge Resorts Collection
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1297 Bishops Lodge Road, PO Box 2367, Santa Fe, NM 87501
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Concierge
Concierge "Rooms are Southwestern all the way, with the compulsory ocher-olive-terra-cotta palette, adobe walls, exposed beams, and kiva fires."
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Invest in a deluxe room or above; these have outdoor spaces, whereas some regular rooms are claustrophobically viewless.
Frommer's "As well as the tranquillity and peace of an Old World resort, this place offers excellent service." Full review
Star Service "It is blessed with some of the largest and most engaging accommodations in the region, and that won't change with the upcoming renovation project." Full review
Michelin Guide "Built in 1851 as the retreat of the first bishop of Santa Fe, this resort lies hidden in a valley 3.5mi north of downtown."
Fodor's "Its setting in a bucolic valley at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains makes it feel worlds apart." Full review
Lonely Planet "Come play (upscale) cowgirl on 450 acres of almost untouched piñon wilderness just 3 miles from the Plaza." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Nestled in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, this dude-ranch-style resort has horseback riding and beautiful hiking trails." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"A beautiful, scenic property that's within a 10-minute drive of historic Santa Fe... consists of a cluster of 15 adobe lodges and a main house." Full review
Afar Magazine "The brainchild of miner James Thorpe, who bought the property in 1918 and also gave the property its name, Bishop’s Lodge lays claim to being New Mexico’s very first resort." Full review
Gayot "THIS ESTABLISHMENT IS CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS UNTIL EARLY SUMMER 2018."
El Rey Court Fodor's Frommer's Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide Michelin Guide Gayot
DK Eyewitness Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's Show All Reviews
1862 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505
From $110/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "The kind of place where Lucy and Ricky might have stayed during one of their cross-country adventures, the El Rey was built in 1936 but has been brought gracefully into the 21st century." Full review
Frommer's "Staying at "The King" makes you feel like you're traveling the old Rte. 66 through the Southwest." Full review
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Be sure to request a room as far back as possible from Cerrillos Road.
Travel + Leisure "A decidedly offbeat five-acre compound comprising 86 rooms in every imaginable configuration and style." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"This white-painted adobe compound, here since the 1930s, offers the most character and best value of the Cerrillos Road motels."
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Ask for a room away from the road.
Michelin Guide "Built in the 1930s, renovated and well maintained, the motel boasts a Southwestern decor of hand-painted tiles and hand-crafted furnishings."
Gayot "The El Rey has been a fixture on Cerrillos Road since the 1930s, when fabled Route 66 ran through Santa Fe. The five-acre mini-resort remains one of the city's most appealing vintage properties."
DK Eyewitness "With a gracious lobby in a white adobe-style building, the El Rey is a mini oasis in Santa Fe."
Travel + Leisure "What began as a humble 12-room motor court in 1936 (back when Route 66 ran past it) has grown into a decidedly offbeat five-acre compound comprising 86 rooms in every imaginable configuration and style" Full review
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Tip: Book a room toward the back of the property to avoid the aural and visual traffic along tatty Cerrillos Road.
Condé Nast Traveler "A next-gen Route 66 motel that’s full of character and mezcal—and just as popular with locals as out-of-towners." Full review
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) The great thing about a roadside motel is you can just pull up to your room—you only need to go to the lobby or interact with anyone if you choose to, apart from at check-in.
Frommer's "This enchanting, historic adobe property, which opened on the Original Route 66 in 1936, is pure Santa Fe, or as the management says, "Dennis Hopper meets Georgia O'Keeffe." Full review
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No two rooms are alike—fun for repeat visitors—and you’ll want to request a room back from busy Cerrillos Road.
