A Fine Experience…read more.... - Overall: 5 - Location: 5 - Exterior: 4 - Interior: 4 - Ambiance: 5 - Witter Byner Room: 5 - Witter Byner Bathroom: 4 - Breakfast: 5 - Amenities: 5 - Hosts: 5 - Housekeeping: 5 - Parking: 4 - Value: 5 For the first stop on our driving tour of the Southwest US, we stayed in Santa Fe for 5 nights. But where? Reviewers touted the Inn Of The Turquoise Bear.....and they were right. Pros: - Location: Central. Just south of the downtown area and a 15 minute walk to Canyon Road. - Exterior: A sprawling property in a residential neighborhood. Several smaller buildings seem to have been added over the (many) years to the main building seen on most photos of the property. - Interior: Like going back 100 years. Things were fixed, of course...especially in public spaces...but you might feel as if you're in a living museum. - Our Room (Witter Byner): Large and rambling. More than enough room for 2 people plus a balcony overlooking the front of the property. Very comfortable. I could live there for a month if we didn't mind going up and down 15 stairs to the main floor. One interesting aspect: The bathroom. It was very nice and fully equipped, but separate from our room and down 5 stairs. That wasn't a problem during the day, but a few nights were an adventure - Breakfast: Unreal. Everything was homemade with great taste. The buffet portion had sliced fruit, granola, juices, pastries and yogurt. The hosts and kitchen staff had 3-5 entrees available each day. I rarely tried those since I filled up on the buffet, but my wife ate one every day and only had good things to say. Service at the community table was gracious and unhurried with lots of interesting conversation. - Amenities: A 1-2 hour Happy Hour every day starting at 430 or 5 PM. Fresh cookies, fruit, tea and jug water were available all day (coffee from 630-10 AM). Umbrellas. Plenty of smiles. - Hosts: Everyone was very friendly, helpful, informative and even charming. Special thanks to Aileen (sp?). - Housekeeping: Effective, efficient and unobtrusive. - Parking: Sufficient. The large courtyard in front of the of the property provided enough room for cars in the 11 room B&B. - Price and Value: Reasonable. It's not cheap, but as in most cases you get what you pay for. We'd heartily recommend the Inn Of The Turquoise Bear, but make reservations well in advance.

Stayed here for three nights on our Santa Fe visit. It was formerly the home of Witter Brynner a…read morefamous poet and scholar in the early 1930's and 40's. Many of his literary friends visited here and the guest rooms are named for them. There is assigned park parking as well as it's a premium in town. The breakfasts were excellent and the staff was very accommodating. The location is convenient to the downtown Plaza and restaurants. A beautiful property.

This was a perfect lodging experience. My husband and I were there a couple of weeks ago in the…read moreCasita Garcia for the weekend. The many pros: My two most important criteria: Immaculately clean and practically silent despite being next door to a bar Comfortable bed and pillows Attentive, kind, warm service (Aileen couldn't have been nicer) 10 minute walk, 5 minute drive to center of town Fine dining restaurant next door, brewery on the other side Tasteful, artistic details throughout the room and the common areas Plentiful snacks and beverages for guests to enjoy Delicious, generous breakfast served in a beautifully decorated room on gorgeous tableware (not important but appreciated) Short drive or longer walk to Trader Joe's I have no complaints and hope to stay there again someday.

We had a wonderful stay at El Farolito from October 5 to October 9 in 2025. Our host, Reagan, was…read morehelpful and made delicious breakfasts each morning. Our room (Acequia Madre) was spacious and charming, and had an individual refrigerator, microwave and coffee machine. The hotel is easy walking distance to both the Plaza and Canyon Road. We traveled via Amtrak and you do not need a car to get around unless you want to go out of town. A lovely experience and a lovely hotel. Thanks Reagan!

If you're seeking a warm, relaxing boutique experience in Santa Fe, this is not it…read more Our suite, the aptly named "Territorial," was beautifully styled but functionally absurd. The bed sits just inches from the toilet door, so unless you're unusually close with your travel companion, pack earplugs and a blindfold. Dust was caked into the corners, a dead bug was in the ripple of the vintage rug, and we were greeted by a dried booger on the bathroom door (seriously). The door frame lets light in, the floors creaked like a haunted house, and the entire layout felt like it was designed by someone who's never actually had to sleep there. There were no privacy blinds, only wooden shutters, and the artwork provided enough clutter to fill the room just in case you forgot your own luggage. Breakfast was the big show! Most of what we were served was delicious. For an extra $45 per person, you'll be given whatever the kitchen feels like making that morning... no choices, no allergy considerations, and not even a glass of water. Instead, you're handed an herbal infusion and expected to sip with gratitude while waiting 90 minutes for your dessert tart. But our group's disappointment simply must have meant we didn't understand the "magic" of the experience. In the end, Casa Culinaria is the kind of place that confuses ambiance with hospitality and is more interested in curating an image than creating a welcoming stay. If you're searching in Santa Fe for a splintering rocking chair, garden corners appropriate for Instagram, or even paying $340/night to be treated like an inconvenience... this is the winner! Anyone interested in actual hospitality should keep searching.

We had an amazing stay at the Casa Culinaria Inn. What made our stay even more wonderful was our…read morethree course gourmet brunch. Carolina has created a carefully crafted menu with food that makes you feel good! Manuel took wonderful care of us. This is perfect if you are looking for a quaint breakfast spot.

Amazing in every way ! Room was well decorated, clean and…read moresmelled great when we walked in. Staff were beyond nice and the breakfast and snacks and attention to detail was superb. Each morning we were asked if there was anything we needed. Gave us ideas on places to visit on a short stay which was very helpful. 100% recommend.

I paid $350 per night, $700 total. This is exceptionally expensive for the area, especially on the…read moreoutskirts of town. I thought this price point meant it would be lovely service and a nice clean comfortable room. I was told upon arrival I would have to pay an additional $50 to use the pullout sofa that is in the room. This was not made clear in any way on the booking page. $750 is not a justifiable amount for this room. We did not have consistent hot water, so twice we took cold showers. There was not enough water pressure to fully rinse my hair. A fabric shower curtain unsanitarily clung to my skin in the small shower. I woke up to find a very large creeping insect on my pillow, crawling inches away from my face. We did not sleep well after this. The bed was miserably uncomfortable with sunken areas, old mealy thin pillows, no comforter or duvet but rather a thin quilt. We were given one towel each for the two of us. There is no front desk to get more, and I didn't feel good about texting them at 6am when I needed one. There are no robes, no full length mirror, no comforter, or any other amenities that make $350 a night make sense. The grounds are cluttered with items like old milk pales, skeletons, quirky sculptures, unused picnic tables, etc, it did not feel like a peaceful environment nor reflective of the photos online. Why are all the other reviews positive? It's extremely difficult to write a negative review of any business where you've interacted with the owners directly. But I really wish I had seen a review like this so I could have made an honestly informed decision.

The highlight of Casa de Cuma is the couple who own it, Shaan and Colleen. Colleen cooks fabulous…read morebreakfasts, and Shaan is an encyclopedia of knowledge about the area! We stayed in the Chili Pepper room, small and cozy and right next to the breakfast room/lobby. Each day, we'd show our expected itinerary to Shaan and he'd give us suggestions. So glad we took his suggestions! If we're ever in Santa Fe again, we would stay here again. It's easy walking distance into the historic district, where restaurants and art galleries and shopping abound.

My hubby and I enjoyed three nights at Casa de Cuma for a long weekend in January. It's was very…read morequiet and 4-5 blocks from the old town plaza/historic district. We were kindly upgraded to the Corazón Room. The room was tastefully decorated and very comfortable. The bed, sheets and towels were super cozy. Our hosts, Shaan and Colleen were fabulous. We really enjoyed them and the other guests at the inn. Colleen made delish breakfasts and Shawn was a wealth of information for the area. Should we find ourselves in Santa Fe again, we would definitely stay at Casa de Cuma!

This was the first time we have been to this hotel in downtown Santa Fe and my goodness, what an…read moreamazing little hotel. When we drove in, the parking lot was just about full and the space that was available was too small for my truck. The security guard who I wish I could remember his name as he was such a gem, let me know that he will park my truck for me. He had a fabulous Texan accent and he was just the nicest man. He said go on inside and check in and when you come back out, I will park your truck for you. The woman who greeted me inside was so lovely. She said I am so glad you are here! You are our last guest to arrive and I will get you all checked in. It felt like we were in a different time almost, it was so cozy and quaint. Our hotel room itself was perfect. We had two beds and they were so comfortable and the linens were fabulous. The wall hangings and paintings were gorgeous. The bathroom was adorable and had pretty New Mexican tile. Even the carpets and rugs were beautiful. They do have a restaurant and room service. They have a complementary breakfast cooked to order which is something I have never seen before. Unfortunately we were so tired the next day we missed the breakfast, but we will definitely book another stay in this hotel. The reception area is beautiful and has lovely couches and sitting areas. The paperwork in the rooms is extremely thorough and will tell you everything you need to know, from room service to if you have difficulty parking your car to nearby restaurants and sightseeing. I did not read all of the paperwork when I first got to the hotel and in the morning I called for coffee to be delivered to my room. I later saw that coffee is actually set out for guests in the reception area so the woman who brought me the coffee really only did it out of kindness. I definitely felt like this hotel gives five star service.

I've only stayed here once - but I'm gonna go out on a limb and give it a 5…read more Because when I've stayed in Santa Fe in the past, it's usually abt 3 blocks away, still definitely walkable, certainly very nice, but not as central as this. And they didn't hv any 2 bed rooms available. So I found this place And in that week between Christmas and New Year's we still wanted to catch the Christmas lights and farolitos And if you too are about location, location, location This was perfect If you've ever had to drive to Santa Fe, you know that parking can be a bear -- and it was, with a lot of the main streets blocked off in anticipation of NYE celebrations. The hotel is actually quite a large, sprawling complex, much deeper that what might be assumed when pulling in. We got there mid-afternoon so could park rt in front of our first floor room. I hadn't even thought about that but my creaky knees were happy and quite relieved to only hv to haul my wee bag up 7 steps or so. Check in was easy, if a bit crowded, as a lot of regulars like to show up a bit early too. The doorman was a very polite young man and everyone made us feel welcome. The older gentleman at the counter was a font of information And made sure we knew abt the Happy Hour Short and sweet Whatever you do: try the biscochitos! (The official NM state cookie, fyi - for a reason - when done right, and these definitely are!) Everything was very clean Even with all the Christmas decorations and greenery out There's an excellent restaurant on site And when they say there's "a bit of a kick", and shd you be a wuss like me, order the spicy on the side. Staff was very considerate abt this. And breakfast is pretty good too! And it was so easy to walk to everything, stuff I usually don't get to see bc I'm usually on the other side of town. All in all, a lovely stay

I came to Suitable Digs for the 20th time or so...this time, with a new and wonderful man in my…read morelife. We were still in the early stages of getting to know each other and basking in such beautiful and lively surroundings, I learned some new things about him (one can't help but express themselves openly while visiting Suitable Digs). The interest and the pleasure he took in retro, vintage style items was new to me--and only enhanced by our getting to stay in the unique classic, the Spartan. We were already excited by the incredible vegetable and fruit gardens growing in this desert Eden, alongside the various and fascinating water catchment, solar and other energy-conserving systems. So much to see and take in! But when we stepped into the Spartan for the first time, wow...he came alive in a new and different way than I had seen before. His eyes gleamed with wonder, like a little boy on the first eve of Chanukah. The trailer was adorned in time period style, authentic in its original form with all the little extras that Lisa had taken the time and painstaking effort to locate and attach, no distance too far or too wide, no fixture unaccounted for. My beau settled in on the couch to read, out loud, several pages of Red Sky at Morning, a 1968 novel by Richard Bradford that takes place in New Mexico. I listened to him laugh and reminisce all over again, as he had when he first read it years ago. That evening, we sat in chairs on the patio outside the Spartan, gazing at the bright moonlit sky and feeling dreamy about where we had landed together. I recall the moonlight as it shone into the Spartan and landed on soft pillows, just as the warm morning sunlight welcomed itself into our cozy abode to gently awaken us the next day. Being at Suitable Digs for the 21st time was just as familiar as ever...and at the same time, it was as unexpected and fresh as traveling to a completely unfamiliar and exotic destination for the first time. The innovative air that always exists there, remains.

An exceptional stay--this was one of the most comfortable and pleasant Airbnb lodgings and by far…read morethe most sustainability focused stays I've had. The rooms were cute, very well-kept, and extremely comfortable--exactly as the pictures illustrated. Lisa took time to show us the premises, complete with all of her amazing projects. The rooms feature water recycling, solar-generated electricity, composting, and on-demand water heating system (very cool). Beautiful surrounding area with soul-warming views of the distant mountain range. Easy drive from downtown (yet far enough for a refreshing & secluded feel) and delicious restaurants--just ask Lisa for some recommendations. She was very helpful in offering suggestions to explore the culture, food, and geography of Santa Fe. Overall: overwhelming comfort met eye-opening learnings in sustainability, along with a truly wonderful and inspiring host.

We loved the Adobe Abode so much back in 2004 that we chose it for our latest trip to Santa Fe…read more This time we moved to the spacious Cactus Room behind the inn's main building (a converted family home). Breakfasts were always tasty, and tend to include an egg casserole, muffin or sweet roll, and fresh fruit. The rooms are just lovely, and are on a quiet street that is very close to the Plaza. I'm sure we'll be back again someday!

We had our first, but definitely not last, visit to The Inn of the Five Graces to celebrate our…read more50th Wedding Anniversary. Without question, the level of service at this property is beyond any we have experienced in our world travels. They were instantly responsive to every request and it was clear that the staff is fully committed to the guest experience. The rooms are incredibly unique in this building that is centuries old and uniquely decorated from the owners world travels but keeping with the Santa Fe feel. The included breakfasts were amazing with incredible service. They also have included town car service within 3 miles so almost all of the local restaurants and shopping/art galleries within distance. It was so easy to get dropped off and picked up for meals and shopping which we did many times. While certainly not an inexpensive property, I can truly say that it was worth the value for an unbelievably memorable experience.

Specifically for the spa:…read more The highlight of our trip. Bar none. The facilities are BEAUTIFUL. The services were FANTASTIC (one of the best massages I've had). The service was IMPECCABLE. This place was truly one of the most luxurious experiences I've had - on this trip and many others. I cannot recommend it enough. Every single nook and cranny of this spa is filled with something beautiful. I absolutely adored this experience.

This wasn't exactly what I thought it was going to be, but still a pleasant stay…read more I thought this was going to be like a hotel, but it's more like an apartment or air bnb (without all that air bnb baggage). It's a compound of apartment like buildings separate from the checkin site. The part I stayed in had three gates with security codes, so safety was taken into account. I stayed in a king suite and it was very large. A full kitchen with stove/microwave/full sized fridge as well as a large living area with skylight. The bedroom was separate and up a small set of steps. The windows were exposed to the whole courtyard, so might wanna keep the curtains closed. The bathroom was a little small, but very usable, and the shower was hot and had great pressure. Bed was a little firm for my taste, but I slept great, so I can't complain. It's a me thing, not a them thing. They also had a full sized fireplace and matches, though I couldn't get it lit to save my life. I should have used some scrap paper or something to get it going. The checkin crew was very kind and accommodating and watched my backpack while I wandered around before checkin time. My room was ready a couple hours early. This hotel/site is about 4/10 of a mile from the plaza and the main part of town (the walk is easy, not hilly or problematic). It's very quiet and about the same distance from several restaurants. It was about half the price of the hotel that's right on the plaza. I only stayed for 30 hours, so maybe I would've stayed at the hotel on the plaza just for convenience, but for much more than a day or two, this is a much better value (I paid just over 200 dollars a night). They have breakfast and a patio and tables available in the morning. You can get Lyfts here, but they also have a ton of business cards for cabs.

Amazing experience. The hotel is a collection of abode style units. Well furnished, clean. We got…read morea 2 room suite. Great water pressure and hot water for the shower. Good service - there was always staff on hand to promptly help with requests. Breakfast was delightful - I got the healthy choice and my spouse got the bfast tacos both made to order. Good OJ and lattes. The plaza is a 10min walk away. We went to The Shed for dinner and were lucky to get a spot on the bar counter where you can get a full meal. Santa Fe is a delightful town to visit and this hotel puts you in a good location.