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Inn of the Turquoise BearvsInn and Spa at Loretto
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Inn and Spa at Loretto ranks significantly better than Inn of the Turquoise Bear. Inn and Spa at Loretto ranks #5 in Santa Fe with recommendations from 10 publications like Travel + Leisure, Jetsetter and Star Service.
Inn of the Turquoise Bear
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
DK Eyewitness
Oyster
Fodor's
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."
OysterMid-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
Inn and Spa at Loretto Fodor's
Jetsetter Oyster Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Star Service Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
211 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501
From $134/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "This plush, oft-photographed, pueblo-inspired property attracts a loyal clientele, many of whom swear by the friendly staff and high decorating standards." Full review
Jetsetter "An inn with authentic Southwestern architecture and a luxurious full-service spa." Full review
OysterUpscale
"A historic chapel adjoins the hotel, the location by the Plaza can't be beat, and the decor is classic southwestern." Full review
Lonely Planet "Modeled after the Taos Pueblo, this gorgeous old hotel has large, luxurious rooms with a Native American theme that includes local art hanging on dark-red walls." Full review
Rough Guide "Rising between the plaza and the river, this upmarket hotel is an extraordinary spectacle, designed with its seven tiers to resemble Taos Pueblo."
Star Service "On the Old Sante Fe Trail, one block south of the plaza, this four-story, pueblo-style inn is an upscale version of La Fonda, which in turn resembles the ancient Taos Pueblo." Full review
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The top-floor Deluxe rooms and suites come with balconies overlooking the pool, mountains or church; these are worth requesting.
Gayot "The design of an ancient pueblo contains the plush accommodations of a contemporary Southwestern hotel."
Condé Nast Traveler "Situated at the end of the Santa Fe Trail and surrounded by several museums, this Taos Pueblo replica just a block from the historic plaza "captures the spirit of the landscape."" Full review
Travel + Leisure "Taking its name from Santa Fe’s famous Loretto Chapel next door, the Inn and Spa at Loretto recently underwent a major renovation inspired by the area’s Native American spirit." Full review
Frommer's "With a multi-million-dollar renovation in 2008, this has become a comfortable and elegant place to stay." Full review
