Inn of the Turquoise BearvsThe Madeleine
Both hotels are endorsed by experts. Overall, Inn of the Turquoise Bear is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Madeleine. Inn of the Turquoise Bear is ranked #26 in Santa Fe with approval from 6 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Gayot 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
The Madeleine
106 Faithway Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501
From $154/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Smoking Rooms
- Fitness Center
Rough Guide
"Large Queen Anne inn with a peaceful garden setting behind the cathedral."
Fodor's
"This beautifully maintained B&B is nestled among mature trees and gardens just four blocks from the Plaza. The wonderful Absolute Nirvana spa is on the premises." Full review
Frommer's
"Lace, flowery upholstery, and stained glass surround you at this 1886 Queen Anne-style inn just 5 blocks east of the plaza." Full review