Inn of the Turquoise BearvsVillas de Santa Fe
Both properties are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Inn of the Turquoise Bear ranks slightly better than Villas de Santa Fe. Inn of the Turquoise Bear is ranked #26 in Santa Fe with recommendations from 6 reviewers such as Oyster, Gayot and DK Eyewitness.
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
Villas de Santa Fe
400 Griffin Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501
From $99/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The mid-range Villas de Santa Fe may be one of the best values in town." Full review
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A free shuttle is offered within three miles, which helps avoid the headache of parking at the Plaza (which is five blocks away).
Travel + Leisure
"One of the only apartment-style lodgings in town, these units a few blocks north of the Plaza have full kitchens, a pool and hot tub area, and pull-out sofas for the kids to crash on." Full review
Fodor's
"With reasonable rates, extensive amenities, and a great location within an easy stroll of the Plaza, it's a excellent option for longer stays of families." Full review