El Dorado Hotel and Spa
Few would argue that the El Dorado holds a spot as one of the premier hotels in Santa Fe. The spa part of its name is only one of the draws. After all, the luxurious Presidential suite is where A-list celebs stay when in town. The rooms are large and quiet so you can get a good night's sleep before getting an early start on your way to the lakes or hiking trails. The spa is the centerpiece of this hotel; however, it is first class all the way. You've got saunas for him and her, a health club with a great view of the city, massage with a touch of Native American mysticism, and--if you really want to indulge--a caviar manicure.
El Dorado Hotel and Spa
309 W San Francisco St,
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 988-4455
eldoradohotel.com
The Bishop's Lodge
For the family that loves the great outdoors, there is probably no better hotel in Santa Fe than the Bishop's Lodge. While parents can enjoy being pampered at the spa, kids will go crazy over Camp Appaloosa which provides plenty of exercise in the form of hiking, swimming and even trail rides on ponies Get in a match on the tennis court. If you aren't exactly ready for the United States Open, you can even take advantage of the tennis clinic. The resort even features guided hikes.
The Bishop's Lodge
1297 Bishops Lodge Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 983-6377
bishopslodge.com
Hotel St. Francis
If you want quick access to the hiking trails and winter sports activities around Santa Fe while staying in a hotel with character, you can't beat the St. Francis. The slightly more expensive deluxe rooms are all built around a theme like golf, fishing and even opera; they come with scenic views of the either the city itself or the mountains off in the distance. The St. Francis is convenient to such recreational hot spots in Santa Fe as the Pecos Wilderness and Ski Santa Fe. If you need pretty much anything in the city, ask the very experienced concierge.
Hotel Santa Fe
210 Don Gaspar Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 983-5700
hotelstfrancis.com/index.php?chebs=gl_francis
Article Written By Timothy Sexton
Timothy Sexton is an award-winning author who started writing in 1994. He has written on topics ranging from politics and golf to nutrition and travel, and his work appears online for Zappos.com, Disaboom and MOJO, among others. He has also done work for "Sherlock Holmes and Philosophy." He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of West Florida.
