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Inn of the Turquoise BearvsInn of the Governors
Both properties are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, Inn of the Governors scores significantly better than Inn of the Turquoise Bear. Inn of the Governors is ranked #15 in Santa Fe with accolades from 7 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Oyster.
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 of the Governors Fodor's Oyster Lonely Planet
Star Service Gayot Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
101 West Alameda, Santa Fe, NM 87501
From $119/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "This rambling, reasonably priced hotel by the Santa Fe River is staffed by a polite, enthusiastic bunch." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Colorful Santa Fe-style decor gives the rooms and interior spaces a cozy, authentic feel, and the hopping Del Charro Saloon attracts the locals and serves tasty eats." Full review
Lonely Planet "You can't beat the location, just blocks from the Plaza. Rooms are elegantly decorated with kiva fireplaces, warm-hued bedspreads and Southwestern-style doors and windows." Full review
Star Service "The value here is in the moderate rates and bundled perks, and in the casual but efficient service." Full review
Gayot "Major renovations... have transformed an already pleasant old-fashioned downtown property into an upscale but still reasonably priced winner."
Travel + Leisure "Set right in the heart of downtown, with a year-round outdoor heated pool, giant “Mountain Sunrise Breakfasts,” and seven mini-suites, this inn has plenty of space for even big family groups." Full review
Frommer's "Rooms in this inn tucked 2 blocks from the plaza have the feel of a Southwestern home but come with the service and amenities of a fine hotel." Full review
