I booked this hotel based on other reviews and have found Trip Advisor to be very beneficial. I loved this hotel and would recommend to anyone who is looking for a small inn experience. If you are looking for a large hotel setting and feel, I would recommend their sister hotel, the El Dorado which is a couple of blocks away. I personally enjoy smaller properties that are more intimate and have a homey feel.

We booked a 1 bedroom suite for our 8 night stay, during the balloon festival week in Albuquerque. Having a larger unit, with a small kitchen area/living room area, and a separate bedroom and bathroom seems to work, especially for so many nights. We actually had dinner delivered 2 nights, which was a nice option after a day of hiking and walking. The room was clean and as is common in Santa Fe was decorated with a New Mexican theme. The exterior was traditional adobe or faux adobe that looked real. I think one of the biggest bonus' of this property was the ample self-parking, which, at least during our stay in the area, was limited.

I personally liked being off the "main" plaza area, although to say there is a main area in Santa Fe is misleading in my opinion; there is so much to see and do. I disagree with one of the reviewers about Guadalupe St being dingy. Overall I felt this area and the surrounding location was safe and quite acceptable.

The staff was friendly and efficient, which I can’t say about all the businesses we patronized on our vacation in Santa Fe. Overall, we had a pleasant stay and as previously stated, would highly recommend this property.

I was a little apprehensive after reading the reviews. We were surprised to find a very clean and well stocked one room suite. The desk person was great, even waited for us so we could pick our room. The rooms are a little dark but since you are seldom there except at night it doesn't matter. The walk to the plaza is somewhat long but with shortcuts not bad. Never felt unsafe even when walking back at night. The linens need updating but the bed was comfortable. Very nice stay. Would stay again. The gas fireplace was a nice touch.

I agree with everthing in the July 13, 2007 review by canigo2, which is incredibly detailed. Nice room, great staff, good breakfast. Although it was a little far from the Plaza, the parking privileges at the El Dorado made up for it. I'd stay there again in a heartbeat!

Just returned from a 5 night stay at Casa Pueblo, sister property to the 4 star El Dorado. My sister and I shared a studio room at an avg. rate less than $150. A prior stay several years ago at Zona Rosa (another El Dorado sister property) and several Trip Advisor reviews helped us make the decision.

Highlights:
* Big, clean, southwest style room inc. electric Kiva-style FP (off for the summer), with safe, frig, microwave, 32" TV w/HBO and coffee maker - and plenty of space for 2 persons

* Reservation experience was simple

* Friendly staff in a safe and welcoming environment

* Free 'outside the door' parking at the inn, and free valet parking at El Dorado Hotel (less tips) - very convenient for parking closer to the action on San Francisco and the plaza.

* Outstanding continental breakfast 7:30 - 10:30 am- healthy, hearty or a bit of both. Limited supply of free local newspapers avail. at breakfast.

* Really nice front patio with great, well kept landscaping, but few tables had any shade at breakfast time and there were no umbrellas.

* I don't smoke, but my sister does so compromise is the name of the game. While our room was non-smoking, there was a nice covered spot where she wasn't entirely isolated and could indulge without inconveniencing anyone.

* Excellent spa experience at Nidah spa at the El Dorado. My sister had the stone version and I enjoyed the standard. Our therapists were first-rate and the spa is luxurious. Though we paid for massages, we were handed a card at the concierge desk that gave us free access to the dressing room, shower and great steam room in the spa, as well as the small 5th flr athletic 'club' and tiny pool and hot tub 10-15 stairs up.

* Walking distance to nearly everything if you've got comfortable shoes and you're in decent shape. Taking advantage of free parking at the El Dorado cuts 2-3 blocks off the distance, which is a huge advantage for anyone with a physical challenge, children, or who is still adjusting to the altitude. FedX and UPS are across the street for shipping all the cool stuff you buy. Can't say enough about the quality and convenience of the fish tacos and shrimp quesadillas at the Bumblebee around the corner. DeVargas Mall is 3 blocks north and has Albertsons, CVS, Starbucks, OfficeMax, movies etc. if you need anything (or need a break from ristras and kokopelli's :)

Improvements Needed:
* Some southwest decor is better to look at than experience - boy oh boy did we wish for an actual 'easy' chair - better yet one for each of us. What we had instead was a single, heavy, narrow, solid wood rustic upright arm chair and a similarly styled desk chair. These chairs were difficult to move and honestly uncomfortable after 10 minutes - and for my sister with arthritis it meant the bed had to do double duty as a 'chair' - definitely not a good situation. I stay in a lot of hotels. A great chair means everything to a relaxing experience. Blows my mind that this isn't a simple no-brainer.

* Twin bed option. We were told there wasn't one. Why not? That's silly and easily accommodated in these big rooms.

* "Have you seen my..?" Nope - couldn't see well in the middle of the day without turning on several lights. The bathroom was impossible with the bar lighting located where ceiling and wall met and no magnifying mirror - lighted or otherwise. The room is dim enough that the simple closet should have an interior light.

* The bathroom was a decent size but crying for a remodel. A cute, painted Mexican sink was set in cracked stone counter with a faucet that barely cleared the rim, and set so low that you had to transfer water from one hand to the other to wash. The tub was small and should be replaced with a walk-in shower. Amenities and towels were nice.

* Pool at the El Dorado Hotel; we used the pool one hot afternoon with only two other guests and it felt great. If you can climb stairs be aware that you have to enter/exit the pool using a ladder - there are no traditional stairs. This is no set-up for anyone with limited mobility.

Food for Thought:
* Our room was a great value - absolutely - but it was also a true 'english basement' style with a 'view' of an old traditional peeled wood fence and (very) small piece of the sky. After two days we were seriously envious of all the above ground and vacant rooms (we were in between festivals).

We could have asked to move and now realize we should have. I wasn't prepared to pay more, wasn't keen on repacking everything, and definitely had the feeling a move would only have come with a price tag. But - you don't know iif you don't ask. Having stayed at Zona Rosa with a patio, there is absolutely no comparison. In Santa Fe where hot days yield to totally cool nights, and with views to die for - outside space (or at least a ground level window) is an absolute must.

I would stay here again in a flash - but only in an above-ground room.

* At certain times of the year and with advance planning (not our forte) I would bet that you can stay slightly closer to the plaza for the same or only slightly higher cost (maybe even in the El Dorado Hotel) - though I'm guessing you might have to sacrifice free parking. If you're only in town for a 2-3 night stay and you have any physical limitations it may be better to be closer. On the other hand, the few blocks diffference means a great value for the price, and you're perfectly positioned to head off for the High Road to Taos, up the mountain to ski, or off to Ghost Ranch for the full Georgia O'Keefe experience.