Located on the Taos Plaza, this updated circa 1820s hotel is steps away from great shopping. The guest rooms are cozy; some with fireplaces or terraces that overlook all the action. This property is home to the scandalous D.H. Lawrence "Forbidden Art" collection banned from England in 1929. The gallery viewing is free to guests and open to the public for a fee.
Smoke free premises. 25 units, some kitchens. 3 stories, interior corridors.
Cons: Wifi was spotty. Toilet was noisy all night. Bed was a little hard.
8.8
Barry
Excellent
mature couple
09-18-2016
Pros: The staff was excellent and all were very helpful. Location couldn't be better.
Cons: The room was a little small, but OK, but there was hardly any space to store clothes and other things - only a very small closet and two desk-size drawers. We basically had to leave most everything in our suitcases,and there was no place to put them except on the floor.
10.0
Skip
Exceptional
mature couple
09-17-2016
Pros: Location and a great staff
Cons: Noise between rooms. Erratic hours of on site restaurant and lack traditional breakfast in house
4.2
Carole
Disappointing
mature couple
09-16-2016
Pros: very pleasant/helpful staff at front desk
Cons: ant think of anything!
5.0
Anonymous
Fair
solo traveller
09-16-2016
Pros: Quiet
Friendly, helpful desk staff
Cons: Poor housekeeping
No coffee
No control of heating/cooling room
10.0
Alison
Exceptional
young couple
09-14-2016
Pros: The hotel is located in the center of Taos NM and within walking distance of the shops and restaurants. The staff was very helpful and polite. We will be staying here again. Very clean and comfortable!
Cons: The Wi-Fi was a little weak.
10.0
Catherine
Exceptional
young couple
09-09-2016
Pros: Complimentary items from the adjacent starbucks
Friendliness and helpfulness of staff. Called to let us know when our rooms were available for earlier checkin
Cons: Nothing
7.9
John
Good
mature couple
09-05-2016
Pros: Being right on the plaza so walking distance from everything.
Cons: Need refrigerated air. The swamp coolers force the windows to be open and our room overlooked the plaza which was noisy with revelers hollering and yammering most of the night. Better to get a room not overlooking the plaza.
9.6
Elodie
Exceptional
solo traveller
09-05-2016
Pros: Super helpful and pleasant staff. Huge, well appointed room. Free coffee in the morning
Cons: A tad on the expensive side but to be expected given the area. Building is an older building and can get a bit noisy but nothing bad
9.2
Jana
Wonderful
solo traveller
09-01-2016
Pros: Front desk staff were very helpful with helping me get my luggage to my room and, as an added bonus, gave me several phone numbers in order to find a ride to a destination later that same day! The hotel was wonderfully quiet in the evening even though my window faced out on to the Plaza.
Cons: One edge of the bed in my room (queen) was quite a bit softer than the other, indicating some wear and tear, but the main part of the bed surface itself was reasonably good, and I slept decently (for being away from home).
9.6
Anonymous
Exceptional
mature couple
08-28-2016
Pros: Right on the Taos plaza....free Starbucks coffee in the morning. Perfect for a getaway weekend to Taos.
Cons:
9.6
Terry
Exceptional
family with older children
08-06-2016
Pros: Authentic SW experience and great location to walk to shops, sites and restaurants and soak in the
Cons: Payijg to park on departure was a surprise to me.
8.8
David
Excellent
mature couple
07-28-2016
Pros: The history, appearance, staff, and location made this a pleasant and memorable experience.
Cons:
8.8
Neal
Excellent
mature couple
07-20-2016
Pros: Great bed, very helpful staff, easy walk to shops and restaurants. Convenient parking
Cons: Air conditioning was controlled by location of the room.
10.0
Michael
Exceptional
mature couple
07-14-2016
Pros: Beautiful historic hotel.
Cons:
10.0
Reene
Exceptional
mature couple
07-13-2016
Pros: The location was,fabulous. Staff was very friendly. Facilities were very clean.
Cons: Room was small but due able.
9.2
Steve
Wonderful
mature couple
07-05-2016
Pros: Location was perfect, we had a view of the plaza and easy access to all the shops and restaurants. The staff was very helpful and informative.
Cons: Access to coffee started at 7am. I tend to wake up early so I had to hunt down coffee off property. Would have enjoyed an in room maker like many hotels offer.
10.0
Jana
Exceptional
review category group of friends
07-05-2016
Pros: Our comfy LARGE king bed with beautiful linens and lots of pillows made it easy to share sleeping space. We had an opening window and a fabulous view directly onto the Taos Plaza, where they had a Farmer's Market the next morning! SW colors and NM decor was charming, tasteful and delightful! My best friend and I both agree that our stay was excellent, memorable and pleasantly relaxing.
Cons: There was nothing to dislike, except I had a brief issue with no hot water early Saturday morning in the bathroom that was resolved within 10 minutes.
10.0
Dlm53
Exceptional
mature couple
06-14-2016
Pros: Historic hotel, great location, wonderful staff.
Cons:
9.2
Roberta
Wonderful
family with older children
06-04-2016
Pros: We had a suite which worked out perfectly, no view however. The hotel lobby and sitting area was very comfortable and pleasing. Location right on the Plaza made for a great location no thru traffic and easy walking.
Cons: No view.
8.3
Jay
Very Good
mature couple
05-24-2016
Pros: Location was perfect. The hotel was attractive and clean.
Cons: The restaurant was closed.
9.2
Gregg
Wonderful
mature couple
05-24-2016
Pros: I like the location and the room was nice
Cons: Pillows were two flat gave me a broken neck
10.0
Martin
Exceptional
mature couple
05-23-2016
Pros: Perfect location. Bed was superb !
Cons:
9.6
Dinah
Exceptional
family with older children
05-12-2016
Pros: I loved the location was within walking distance to where we needed to be.
Cons: I didn't like that for what we paid for a overnight stay that one room was over $200 that we don't get to enjoy it for a 24 stay. Checked in at 2:00 and needed to be out by 11:00am, and that when I went to check out I was charged an additional $6 to park. You would think for the cost of the room parking would be included in the price. Just left a soar taste with me, but next time I know to ask if parking is included so I won't be surprised at the end. Overall great experience.
7.9
Janet
Good
mature couple
05-08-2016
Pros: Plaza location, ambiance, close to restaurants and shopping. Friendly staff.
Cons: Breakfast not included. Paid extra for parking. Not easy access to coffee. Rooms small for the price.
7.9
Dietmar
Good
mature couple
04-12-2016
Pros: location. fireplace in room
Cons: We expected a restaurant or bar as a part of a high end hotel.
10.0
Lauren
Exceptional
family with older children
04-12-2016
Pros: friendly staff, complimentary drinks at coffee bar, atmosphere
Cons: loud guests outside our room at 2 in the morning
9.2
Russell
Wonderful
mature couple
04-11-2016
Pros: Location and the decor are great.
Cons: Bed was a bit firm
7.9
Jenny
Good
family with older children
04-09-2016
Pros: You can't beat the location. Just perfect on the Plaza! Also loved the historic feel to the hotel, including the uneven floors. Room was neat and tidy. Incredibly reasonable parking rate of $6/day. And, loved the D.H. Lawrence painting collection in the hotel conference room!
Cons: Woman at the desk could have been more helpful and happy (a smile wouldn't hurt). There is a beautiful restaurant on site but it wasn't operating. They should do whatever they have to do to get that open! No coffee in the room, but you can go downstairs and get a free cup from the little cafe on site. And, unfortunately, the bed made a lot of noise when a body would turn over. Not sure why?
10.0
Vivian
Exceptional
young couple
03-25-2016
Pros:
Cons: It was cozy. People were very nice
8.8
Melanie
Excellent
family with young children
01-18-2016
Pros: We loved the in-room gas kiva fireplace. The room was ultra quiet! Probably the most sound-proofed hotel ever!!
Cons: We wished there was an actual restaurant or bar on the premises for breakfast or a nightcap.
7.5
Courtney
Good
mature couple
01-15-2016
Pros: staff was helpful of course location was great!
Cons: The bed was kind of hard and poor quality sheets rough on skin.
9.6
Garolina
Exceptional
mature couple
01-12-2016
Pros: I liked the free coffee, tea and hot cider for guests. A nice touch.
Cons: Can't think of a thing.
7.1
Karen
Good
mature couple
01-07-2016
Pros: Located about a 30-minute drive to the Taos ski valley. Skiiers should keep in mind there are a number of other options for lodging closer to the mountain. Located on the main plaza--close to restaurants and shops. Plaza can be noisy during warm months.
Cons: No breakfast which is inconvenient for those who are driving up to the ski valley.
9.2
Robert
Wonderful
family with older children
01-01-2016
Pros: In the heart of Taos. Easy drive to both ski resorts Great shopping, plenty of food places.
Cons:
10.0
Steven
Exceptional
mature couple
12-24-2015
Pros: Location, rooms atmosphere
Cons: None
8.3
Eugene
Very Good
mature couple
11-11-2015
Pros: Great location, most of the staff friendly and helpful. Wonderful old-time ambiance. Didn't like the pervasive ads for the D. H. Lawrence paintings. Basic room was fine but on the small side.
Cons:
8.8
Laura
Excellent
mature couple
11-03-2015
Pros: Mark the Clerk at the desk was very helpful and "walked" me through the directions to the Hotel very patiently. I needed help! Also, we bought 2 bears and are happy to have them as a memory of our visit!
Cons: Wanted my luggage brought to the room at the same time i was going to the room. Did not like the idea of leaving my mom's car with all our luggage in it and with a list of the things i wanted brought to us. I then decided that i would take the luggage myself. Then some help came.
8.8
Alissa
Excellent
solo traveller
10-26-2015
Pros: great location, free drinks in morning.
Cons: This hotel is haunted. Heads up, I found out the hard way when I heard steps walking around my room in the middle of the night. Scared me to death. Had to sleep with the lights on the second night. Staff will tell you its haunted also. If you like this sort of thing then you'll love it.
9.6
Nancy
Exceptional
mature couple
10-20-2015
Pros: located on the square where you want to be in Taos; walking distance to many shops, galleries, 5 & dime and restaurants/bars!
Cons:
10.0
Jean
Exceptional
review category group of friends
10-17-2015
Pros: Absolutely loved this hotel!! Greatest location. We were there on a friday night to Sat stay and got to enjoy the city market and all of the locals selling their goods! It was great. The staff was amazing as well. So friendly. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Cons:
5.0
Debi
Fair
mature couple
10-11-2015
Pros: Location, although it was too bad there is no longer a bar or restaurant.
Cons: Road construction made for a noisy stay. It was difficult to get into the hotel and parking lot. I think they should have offered us a discount or compensated us in some way. Room was cleaned poorly. Ice chest wasn't emptied and glasses weren't replaced.
7.5
Kirk
Good
mature couple
09-27-2015
Pros: Location
Cons: The room was cold
6.7
Lee
Pleasant
mature couple
09-22-2015
Pros: Location
Cons: Could hear everything that went on in adjoining rooms
7.5
Laurence
Good
mature couple
09-08-2015
Pros: location
Cons: bed comfort, step down from bathroom to level floor if don,t remember you fall,
soaps and shampoos were were not re-issued past the first night
6.7
Rex
Pleasant
mature couple
09-03-2015
Pros: Great desk staff and location. Was disappointed there was no restaurant in house. Room was 6-7 out of 10.
I take into account that this is a historic property - which was a big factor in our staying there. Room was a little ' Spartan'. I would think that in a city of awesome art - you would not have totally barren walls. Gloomy. There is a nice gathering area - A social hour with light snacks would be nice. Guests would gladly BYOB. We did that on our own and had a very interesting time with other guests.
Cons: Nothing ' bad '. There's just so much more that could be done.
9.6
Fonda
Exceptional
family with older children
09-02-2015
Pros: Great location - great historic building. Coffee shop attached.
Cons:
8.3
Philip
Very Good
mature couple
08-25-2015
Pros: The farmers market was a great suprise! We were able to make our purchase and take them to our room at La Fonda, put them away and go back for more. We did this several times!
Cons: Could not open our window overlooking the adjacent business without sneezing my head off. (had this problem no where else) I don' know what caused it but I had to keep the window closed all the time.
9.6
William
Exceptional
mature couple
08-21-2015
Pros: We like the location and the accommodations. Feels upscale. Linens are very nice.
Cons:
6.7
Dick
Pleasant
mature couple
08-17-2015
Pros: Location - walk to shops.
Easy, convenient parking.
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