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Bishop's Lodge Auberge Resorts CollectionvsEl Sendero Inn
Both properties are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Bishop's Lodge Resort & Spa is the choice of most reviewers compared to Garrett's Desert Inn. Bishop's Lodge Resort & Spa comes in at 84 with positive reviews from 10 reviewers like Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Concierge.
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
"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.
"As well as the tranquillity and peace of an Old World resort, this place offers excellent service." Full review
"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
"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."
"Its setting in a bucolic valley at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains makes it feel worlds apart." Full review
"Come play (upscale) cowgirl on 450 acres of almost untouched piñon wilderness just 3 miles from the Plaza." Full review
"Nestled in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, this dude-ranch-style resort has horseback riding and beautiful hiking trails." Full review
Upper-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
"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
"THIS ESTABLISHMENT IS CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS UNTIL EARLY SUMMER 2018."
El Sendero Inn
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
311 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501
From $109/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
"It's fairly well maintained and you'll be hard-pressed to find more affordable accommodations just a few blocks from the Plaza." Full review
"Completion of this hotel in 1957 prompted the Historic Design Review Board to implement zoning restrictions throughout downtown." Full review
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If you're traveling in winter, ask for a south-facing room and you might be able to sunbathe under the portal.
"An old motor court–style place, Garrett's has been popular with travelers for half a century now." Full review