The St. James Hotel is one of those rare places where history, mystery, atmosphere, and memory all…read moreseem to occupy the same room. During our stay, the hotel was nearly empty, which made the long second-floor hallway, old doors, creaking floors, and deep silence feel especially dramatic. At one point, I caught the unmistakable scent of rose perfume in the hallway. It appeared for only a second and then vanished completely. The hotel has long been associated with stories of unexplained rose fragrance, and experiencing it firsthand was unforgettable. Later that evening, four frightened college students asked us to investigate noises and a shadow they believed they had seen in their room. We found nothing supernatural, but they were frightened enough to leave the hotel in the middle of the night. Our own qualifications as paranormal investigators were somewhat compromised by martinis. I also searched unsuccessfully for a rumored trap door beneath the carpet and managed a brief look into the hotel's supposedly forbidden room. No ghosts appeared, but I did emerge from the carpet covered in decades of dust. The entire experience was funny, eerie, memorable, and completely unique to the St. James, and I have returned several times. What stays with me most is the feeling of the place. Some hotels provide lodging. The St. James gives you a story.

Stopped for lunch on a road trip, but did not stay at the hotel. Ate in this historic saloon area,…read morecomplete with bullet holes in the ceiling from the hotel's wild west days. It was fun to wander around and look at the old photos and artifacts, plus the downstairs hallway with rooms named for some famous guests who stayed at this old adobe hotel during its wild heyday. Food was pretty good. Had a salad and added a chili relleno for $5. It was very well prepared, although the salad of mostly spring mix, a few cucumbers and tomatoes was not worth $14. Partner had a steak--said it was ok. "Seasonal vegetables" were just plain kernal corn. Giving this place three stars for food, but the historic charm is the real reason to give it a try. The restaurant was only open Thursday through Saturday in February, so check hours if you want to eat. You can also just stop by and take a look in the lobby and parts of the hotel. The staff doesn't mind.

This place is a hidden gem…read more We got caught in a snow storm on the way to Denver from San Diego. We'd spent the night in Albuquerque, and this was the last leg of the journey to Denver. But then we got into almost zero visibility on the i25 North, and even my Denver friend who was driving the Uhaul said it was too much. Since I was driving a tiny VW Golf and from sunny San Diego, I was all for stopping for an unscheduled night. But I had my dog with me! We got off the freeway (barely), turned around, and headed 15 miles south to where there were a couple of motels. I had called a different one originally, and I don't want to waste time discussing that one other than to say it may have been the basis for Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho." We had driven past The Broken Arrow Motel on the way to see that Norman Bates fiasco, so I said let's just go back there. I ran inside and the nice man said yes, they accepted dogs in certain rooms, and he had two rooms available--one of which I could have my dog in. Hurray! The rooms all face the parking lot, like the old school motel ("motor hotel" is where the word comes from I believe). The rooms were clean and fresh. These are not luxurious digs, but no one should be expecting luxury in Springer, NM. The whole place is rustic; these are modest accommodations, but someone has taken GREAT CARE with the little touches: Folgers coffee, coffee maker, and creams/sugars in each room. A fridge. Little toiletries with the washcloth folded into the design of a fan next to the sink. A radiator that was great for hanging your socks on so that your feet were toasty, but also a wall heater that kept the room cozy and warm. There was a nice big heavy mug to have coffee in, plus extra paper cups and plastic cups. My friend had a bottle of Scotch and the proprietor gave him a bag of ice; we made Irish coffee and watched the snow storm. It was my black Lab's first snow and he loved it! The whole town seems lacking in cell service, and until I figured out the motel had wifi, I was standing in the street with my new iPhone software showing me where to point my phone to catch the satellite to send messages alerting of our delay (literally a video of a satellite in the sky with a beam coming down, a dot representing me, and arrows showing me which way to turn to catch the satellite signal! Who knew?) Then I realized there were directions on how to connect to wifi in the room. Duh. The wifi was a bit spotty, but honestly it added to the rustic feeling and it was all just a big adventure. It's relaxing to be a bit disconnected. It was great having the car right in front of the room, because on these long trips you're forever forgetting something in the car, and you can just run out in your PJs instead of having to walk down halls and down elevators. The restaurant across the street had delicious food. Gas station two doors down with snacks and gas for the continuation of your trip. If you are on a long trip and planning stops, or even decide you need to stop for the night for whatever reason, please visit this quaint motel. By the way when I first called there was no answer; I think, again, there is a cell service issue in the town. Don't let that stop you! Just show up. I so badly wish we'd stayed there instead of the Marriott in Albuquerque!

We needed to be at Philmont Scout Ranch and chose to stay here based on the reviews…read more We were very happy with that decision. Super friendly owners make you feel like family. The room is wonderfully clean, the water is hot, and the bed is comfortable. There is also coffee and fridge in the room. I will not hesitate to stay here again.

I woke up with a cockroach in my hair. I don't think I need to say more…read more When I informed the manager, I was told that "There aren't cockroaches in New Mexico" to which I replied "Yes there are, I just woke up with a fairly large on in my hair." No apology, no offer for a comped night or refund, no apology, and did I mention, no apology? Seek lodging elsewhere!

It was really well kept! It was Christmas and the whole place was decorated so cute! Made it very…read morehomey.... They allowed pets which was perfect because I had 2 Bassett hounds with me. The only thing that was a tad odd was the continental breakfast had someone serving it to you, which made you feel like you needed to tip. Which is fine, just unusual so I wasn't prepared when I stumbled out of bed and rolled downstairs, ha I would definitely stay here again! The electric car charging station was RIGHT next door, so that was GREAT!

We tried this place per Yelp and Expedia's customer review. We had stopped here overnight to rest…read morebefore heading straight to Denver. The location is great at it is close to the freeway but still quiet enough not to hear traffic. They showcase some memorabilia about their town and I love that small touch. The staff are accommodating and friendly. The room smells good, decoration is simple and importantly, it's clean. The breakfast is good with a small touch of personal service. They have a staff that plate your hot food and the rest is open to all. Keeps everything tidy and less people touching the food. We stayed again on our way back to Texas and the experience with the staff is still phenomenal. We will surely refer this hotel to our friends if they have to stop somewhere in Colorado.

I did not plan to spend the night, just stopped in to use the lobby amenities…read more Service was tremendous. Front desk was very kind and helpful

We went to visit family in Raton and, to be honest, didn't expect much from such a small town…read morehotel. But this Best Western was really quite nice. The rooms were clean and modernized, plus you have an interior door that takes you inside a fully enclosed open space with a swimming pool and huge seating space to hang out in. Breakfast was quite good and the staff were outstanding. This will be our spot from now on when traveling to Raton!

This Hotel is not closed. Its a nice place for a night or for a week if you're planning on taking…read morein the great mountain views. Not fancy but a nice place. I highly recommend you try them out. Steve

This is an excellent motel in Eagle's Nest. Family owned; very friendly, welcoming, and helpful…read more The lady even let me have a pair of her socks because mine were soaked from the river.

Absolutely amazing vintage motel. If Raton NM is your overnight destination, or if you decide to…read morestay a while the Raton Pass Motel is awesome. Very, very clean rooms, wonderful beds, affordable, nice continental breakfast, grills outside, Michael and Brandi owners are wonderful owners. A vintage throwback with a fun atmosphere in the rooms and lobby. You will not be disappointed.

Another Mom and Pop from days gone by. Very nice people. Property was full of ambiance! Each room…read moredecorated with a different theme. Rooms were very spacious. All the amenities I was looking for. I'll be back!

Since all the hotels were booked for Labor Day weekend, we had to stay outside of Taos. Luckily for…read moreus, we found this place in the Taos Ski Valley region. This place is tucked away with a couple of other hotels and ski-focused businesses. Our room was nice and large, including the bathroom. You were able to see the mountains from our room window. Since it was near the end of the tourist season, there weren't very many people staying there. Additionally, they have a parking garage at the bottom of the building which requires a code to access. They also had a restaurant and bar that we didn't take advantage of since the bar is only opened seasonally. There was a rec room with TV, pool table, foosball table, and piano. My only problem with this hotel was there was no air conditioning. I understand that most of the time a/c is not required given the area but it would have been useful. Having the window open didn't fully cool down the room. There was a box fan in the room, but it was so loud, you wouldn't be able to sleep it with it on. I liked where this place was located as it was near some walking trails. Also the stray dog cantina is right across the street (you can see my review). I will definitely consider staying here again and would recommend it to others.

Our family has stayed here multiple times. The rooms and service are first class. Walk out of their…read morecomfortable boot room, grab your skis from the valet at their ski shop, and hop right on the gondola. Perfect if you have kids, as the gondola drops you right at the front door of the kids ski school! Cozy apres ski in the bar, with roaring fireplace and wonderful drinks and food. The restaurant is top notch, with a reasonably priced world class wine list. A gem in every respect!!

Amazing ambiance good for family's I loved the breakfast and the apple juice some places for…read morebreakfast were on the balcony with a beautiful breeze and view the room was very pleasant and quiet couch bed was very comfortable I would recommend this place

We always stay here when traveling to Colorado. Probably at least 10 times over the past 15 years…read more Always clean and well kept. This did not get a 5 star because of the breakfast situation today. My daughter and I went down at 8:25 knowing that breakfast hours we until 9:30. There was 1 cinnamon roll left in the container and I took it knowing more would come out with an hour left. Well that didn't happen. I even asked and saw several other people ask about more cinnamon rolls and biscuits and gravy and was told no there would not be more put out. I know one mom with small children was disappointed and then the muffins ran out too. If breakfast is posted until 9:30!then all items should be available until then. Or at least about 9:15 then start cutting it off. I think the employee wanted to get everything cleaned up and be out of there by 9:30.