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Travelbugs Sep 29, 2009

Having come in from Albuqueque airport, and then locating a rental car, we were not in the mood to play needle in a ... haystack. We finally did locate the hotel but it is very hard to find. The King bed was good and sheets were clean. The staff was friendly enough. The hotel is very artsy and creative but lacks basic maintenance. There was a mural on the wall of the bedroom for example. However, the light fixture in bedroom was bare wires hanging from the ceiling and the room was very dark. Two slats were broken from vertical blinds in bedroom so we hung a shirt in the window so we could have privacy. The good news the room was large and the bathroom sink was separate from bathroom. There was no tub and if you turned on water from shower and did not quickly shut the glass door, it sprayed all over the floor. The maintenance and details for the price we paid were missing i.e. chipped paint, bare wires in ceiling, door lock hard to open/shut etc. Breakfast was included. The cook made an omelet with a lot of grease/oil. He needs a cooking lesson in how to cook without so much oil and use fresh herbs perhaps! He tried to please though and we tipped him generously in the breakfast room for his efforts. Although an artsy hotel in a unique location near old town, we question the value we received due to lack of maintenance and attention to detail that should be included when they charge as much as they do. Another good thing they had a computer with a printer for guests to use.

Quintessential New Mexico Experience

Geezers in Training Jul 4, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

This lovely B&B consists of 21 authentic adobe casitas situated around a beautifully landscaped and peaceful courtyard. Built ... in the 20's by an artist, JR Willis, as an artist colony, it has some notable art both in the 'gallery' and in each room. Each casita is different - most have sitting rooms and kitchenettes. Bathrooms vary! Staff is extremely pleasant, friendly, knowledgeable. Not sure this is where I'd bring kids... which works out fine for us! Don't expect the Hilton or Hilton amenities...this is true vintage, so there may be uneven tiles, odd room arrangements, strange plumbing, but it all adds up to charm. You might think its location is iffy at first, but it's quite safe to walk and park (some casitas have door front parking). Don't plan on an easy 'after-hours' check in unless you arrange first ... desk staff goes home and courtyard gates are locked until morning. We stayed a week and loved the convenience to Old Town and major highways. Will definitely go back - no 'cookie cutter' hotels for us!

Wonderful Staff below average hotel

John Oct 22, 2008

This hotel was built in the 1930's and shows it. The rooms are cold dark and dirty, the neighborhood has seen better times. ... The staff and breakfast were just excellent.