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    Castaneda Hotel

    4.0 (40 reviews)
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    Bedroom
    Terri B.

    On a recent road trip around New Mexico, we stopped in Las Vegas, New Mexico for one night specifically to stay at the Castaneda. Owned by the owners of The Plaza also in Las Vegas, NM, they have done a beautiful job of restoring the old hotel. The Castaneda was once a Harvey House of Fred Harvey fame and located right at the railroad station. There aren't too many of the old Fred Harvey hotels and restaurants left. The rooms are historic, yet have all the modern conveniences and are extremely comfortable. You can feel the history within the walls. There are 20 rooms in the hotel. Our room was immaculately clean, comfortable and looked at at the railroad tracks. We stayed in a family bedroom. The main bedroom had a king bed, desk, and large bedroom. There was a door that went into another small room that had bunk beds and a chair along with a window to the outside. Perfect for a family with 2 children. We would loved to have eaten at the restaurant, and had a drink at the bar, but unfortunately we were there on a Monday, and both were closed. The staff at the hotel were friendly and informative of the history.

    Carolers in the lounge
    Randy B.

    We have good friends who stayed at the Castañeda and loved it. We've seen the great remodeling job the owners did, and the rooms are modern but still with a Western touch. The main problem the hotel is having of late is keeping its restaurant open. For a while they had a lovely fine dining restaurant, augmented by a cozy bar/lounge area with a fireplace and a view of the tracks and railroad station. But, due a lack of staff, they moved all the food operations to the lounge. It was nice enough, and they had a fairly good menu, so no complaints. However, now they have changed restaurant owners, and apparently the previous owner took his liquor license with him. So the nice little package store is closed, and you can only get soft drinks with your meal. The kicker is, during this "soft opening," they also don't have their full menu available. My wife and I went for an anniversary dinner there last night, and it was perfectly fine, but the dishes we had researched on the hotel's website were not offered, and we ended up going to another place for an after-dinner drink, so it wasn't quite the festive occasion he had envisioned. That said, the staff is fantastic and hard-working, and everyone aims to please, so as someone else mentioned, there are lots of good places to eat in town -- come for the hotel and Harvey House ambience, and try some of the other restaurants who'd love your business until this hotel sorts out its dining situation.

    Everett B.

    A first rate experience in Las Vegas, New Mexico. This historic hotel has been restored right. Love it's history and accessibility. The staff is top-notch as well.

    Interior of the Wolf room...I would have called it the All Saints Room...but that's not an animal...
    Constell S.

    A fun stay to say you've been there, if you've arrived on the train, and/or to imagine how it might have been in its heyday. But...the Casteñeda seems like the less fortunate step-sibling of the Plaza Hotel. A few of the oddities that made it feel less classy: a big pile of towels were being folded on the table in the lobby; dishes were being scraped right at the end of the bar in the doorway to the patio; we had to ask for shampoo and soap; and the room themes didn't make sense to me - see photos. We didn't eat at the restaurant given the lukewarm reviews both online and by locals. I love that it's a historic building and applaud the efforts to restore the hotel - just wish I loved it more in person.

    Castaneda Hotel - 2nd Floor
    Rachel C.

    I love historic hotels - especially ones that have been touched by Restoration Angels. The Historic Fred Harvey Castaneda Hotel has definitely been touched by angels. As I stepped into the Lobby from the hustle and bustle of 2021, I felt like I had stepped back into the 1800's. In my mind a beautiful cowboy stepped out of the shadows and offered me a seat at the bar . . . . . . . Oh, wait . . . . . I'm promising too much. I wish that had happened . . . but every minute I spent in the Castaneda I kept looking over my shoulder for that cowboy. In reality - my room, the one on the 2nd floor corner, was a cross between modern elegance and historic splendor. Windows on two sides. Great view. Historic furnishings. Modern bedding. If you find yourself in Las Vegas, NM to visit friends, to crew for a film, or just as a tourist in a great western town . . . be sure you make reservations to step back in time . . . . And then we had dinner in their restaurant . . . . wonderful service, fantastic food. My only regret is that I was so full of great food & wine that I was forced to SHARE a dessert. Reminder . . . plan ahead. Don't just drop in . . . if you want to stay overnight, or relax in their restaurant. Just like every other business in the country, they are struggling to get and keep good staff. Check out their website, call their front desk. They are friendly and helpful . . . . true western staff. Fred Harvey Castaneda Hotel. On Railroad Avenue.

    If you like history and a renovation well done, you will love the Castaneda. You can sit out on the porch, have a drink, watch the trains come in and out, and enjoy the New Mexico air. Our room overlooked the courtyard, yes. Comfortable and large, the only negative was the little refrigerator was on the floor. Large parking lot! Restaurant was open and food good. Art (avant garde) was contradiction to history but lots of photographs on wall informed us of where the old girl had.been. So glad we stayed here instead of the Plaza on the square. We visited the Plaza and it was busy right ion the street with little parking except valet.

    Back of hotel facing the train station
    Ron P.

    Very nice hotel with loads of charm and character. We stayed here because it's the sister hotel of La Posada in Winslow Arizona. Both hotels are right on the train station that Amtrak services. Great on-site restaurant with delicious food and great wines.

    Stair case at the Castaneda Hotel.  I like all the color schemes they use.
    Inez A.

    We took a day trip to Las Vegas NM. We stopped in to see the Castaneda Hotel. They have done a grand job remodeling it. The antiques are well preserved. We didn't eat there, wish we had, we saw the chefs preparing the food. They have a package liquor store that is magnificent. They carry many New Mexico wines, beer and liquor. They carry many products from different countries. We taste tested 3 different products, all were delicious. The man behind the counter was pleasant and very knowledgeable. All the staff was very kind, and helpful. I highly recommend the Castaneda Hotel!

    Lobby
    Debra R.

    We have been following the progress of the resurrection of this historic property. Rooms opened in April, and as soon as we saw the bar was open, we booked a room. Lobby is gorgeous, room is large, beautifully decorated in antiques and SW furnishings, and bathroom has a huge tile shower. Bar has a pleasant open feel with lots of windows and a fun cocktail menu. Wonderful to experience this Harvey House back in business, since we LOVE what they did with La Posada in Winslow, AZ. Great job!

    This is the room we stayed in!
    Ariel B.

    PROS We came here by good ole' Amtrak from the Flagstaff, AZ station. We were able to walk straight up to the hotel from the depot which was very cool. The hotel is GORGEOUS! They did such an amazing job restoring it! Our room is really nice. I saw a previous review complaining that nothing is nearby to the hotel. That's not true. There's an AllSup's down the street and an Antique shop right across from the hotel; Dick's Pub and Charlie's Spic and Span Bakery are just a short walk away. There's also Bird scooters right outside the hotel. We rode the scooters to The Plaza Hotel for breakfast about a mile away. We had dinner at the restaurant inside Castenada and sat at the bar. The in house made ice cream was good. The bartender and everyone was very nice. The food was good! I had fish and chips and boyfriend had a burger with onion rings. The Bottle Room inside the hotel staffed by Francisco was cool. Francisco was very helpful and fun. The boyfriend bought several beers to go there. CONS The air conditioning worked but the thermostat was really difficult to figure out. Maren, the front desk receptionist, had to come up to our room to help us get the air to a good temp. So, a note to the hotel, consider getting user friendly thermostats; I saw another review complaining about the thermostats too. Also, there were sooo many mosquitos outside. My boyfriend loves being out doors and we were trying to eat and play games but we got several bites and eventually had to go inside. So, if you're coming by, definitely bring some Off. And a note to the hotel, please consider putting out citronella candles out, especially with the patio seating. Overall, it was a great stay at a wonderful historical place!

    One piece of art in our room.

    We stayed at the dog friendly Castaneda Hotel in Las Vegas, New Mexico recently. It was wonderful! Our room had 12 ft. ceilings, beautiful antique furniture and hand carved art that just made our experience so memorable. The staff was terrific and the restaurant was great. My only comment would be that the restaurant menu is a bit limited, but really that is nothing. The town itself has lots of really good restaurants in it for such a small place. If you are on a road trip I highly recommend staying at this place.

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    Owned by the owners of The Plaza also in Las Vegas, NM, they have done a beautiful job of restoring the old hotel.

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    Plaza Hotel - View of plaza from opposite diagonal end. Statue was donated by MADD (mother's against drunk driving)

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    Just wanted to give a shout-out to Sebastian at the Coffee & Bakery Shop area of the Plaza Hotel…read more.. We drove up from Santa Fe earlier this morning, only to discover upon arrival that they food service amenities were closed on Wednesdays. In spite of our disappointment, Sebastian provided additional options in the immediate vicinity and, in addition, escorted us over to the racks of local maps and brochures, to advise us of the many options available in the Las Vegas NM area. It is this kind of attentive grace that makes us sure to return, but not on a Monday or Wednesday.

    Nothing can beat the atmosphere for this cool historic hotel that is also rumored to be haunted…read more Our room had either a full or a queen bed - they were out of Kings when I booked. I'm sure I booked a queen, but the size of the bed was small and two full sized adults had a hard time fitting on it. It was a rough sleep. The mattress sagged toward the middle as well. In hindsight, I should have brought up the fact that the bed was not what we'd booked, but I wasn't 100% positive at the time. The room was nice, the bed being the exception, and the front desk responsive when we asked for two luggage racks for suitcases. We had none in there initially. The swamp cooler would randomly stop working during the night and made the room uncomfortable. Lots of celebrities and infamous characters have stayed here over the years. There's a lot of photos and framed info along the walls by the rooms. We wandered around reading everything. Parking is a pain - there are a couple in the back of the hotel and only street parking in the front.

    Castaneda Hotel - hotels - Updated August 2026

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