Inn of the Turquoise BearvsEl Farolito B&B Inn
Both properties are rated highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Inn of the Turquoise Bear scores slightly better than El Farolito B&B Inn. Inn of the Turquoise Bear ranks #26 in Santa Fe with praise from 6 reviewers like Gayot, Oyster and Travel + Leisure.
Inn of the Turquoise Bear
342 E. Buena Vista St., Santa Fe, NM 87505
From $239/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Business Center
Lonely Planet
"Visitors enjoy the quiet now, but this expansive adobe palace, built by local legend Witter Bynner and partner Robert Hunt, was once home to legendary parties." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Just blocks from the Plaza and close to the Opera, the Inn of the Turquoise Bear is surrounded by an acre of terraces, gardens full of lilacs and roses, and tall pines." Full review
Gayot
"The home, parts of which date to the mid-19th-century, hosted such luminaries as Errol Flynn, D.H. Lawrence, Willa Cather, Georgia O'Keefe, and Ansel Adams."
DK Eyewitness
"An historic, rambling adobe villa surrounded by gardens, this elegant inn is a tribute to its owner, Witter Brynner, and his literary and artistic friends."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Romantic desert oasis that’s rich in history with a central Old Santa Fe Trail location. Attracting mostly couples, the bed-and-breakfast is a national historic site." Full review
Fodor's
"Today it's a beautifully restored B&B with 11 elegantly furnished guestrooms and a secluded yet central location just off the historic Old Santa Fe Trail." Full review
El Farolito B&B Inn
514 Galisteo, Santa Fe, NM 87501
From $139/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
Gayot
"One of the many wonderful features of El Farolito is that every one of the eight rooms at this intimate B&B has its own private entrance."
Frommer's
"The owners of this inn, which is within walking distance of the plaza, have created an authentic theme experience for guests in each room." Full review
Fodor's
"Rooms are spacious and pleasant with fireplaces and separate entrances; some are in their own little buildings." Full review