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Inn of the Turquoise BearvsThe Mystic Santa Fe
Both properties are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Silver Saddle Motel ranks marginally better than Inn of the Turquoise Bear. Silver Saddle Motel ranks #21 in Santa Fe with recommendations from 4 reviews such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet 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
The Mystic Santa Fe Fodor's
Rough Guide Lonely Planet Oyster
2810 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505
From $65/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast buffet
Fodor's "This low-slung adobe property significantly transcends the generally sketchy quality of the several other budget motels along Cerrillos Road, thanks to the tireless efforts of its owner." Full review
Rough Guide "Busy, down-to-earth Western-themed motel, well out from downtown, in the finest Route 66 tradition."
Lonely Planet "Some rooms here have attractively tiled kitchenettes, and all have shady wooden arcades outside... this is the best budget value in town." Full review
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For a bit of kitsch, request the Kenny Rogers or Wyatt Earp rooms.
OysterBudget
"An economy roadside vacation with Southwestern touches, cowboy decor, free Wi-Fi and on-site parking... free continental breakfast, and an outdoor dining patio." Full review
