Rio Rancho Vacation Packages

Great vibe on the property. The speakeasy was a nice little touch to end the night! Loved it here, will be back!

Pet friendly, across the street from very nice, grassed park. Location is wonderful, close to Plaza (0.7 miles). Breakfast is very good and filling. Couples ask for more pillows, (they are flat) and more coffee, only enough for one cup in room.

Food and bar service at the pool had to shut down early due to inclement weather but it was still pleasant to enjoy late in the evening.

The pool is very nice but a bit smaller than expected (camera angles do wonders). Because the hotel is large, the only time I could find to swim without 3+ others in the pool with me was when the pool opens (7am). The gym was packed, again because it was small and the hotel is large, but it was well-equipped for a small gym. A bonus is having TWO hot tubs - well done! Pool and hot tubs were very clean. Overall, I would describe the Eldorado’s atmosphere as “austere.” Not a lot of personality for such a high-end hotel; definitely not “cozy.” But it is clean and spacious, with multiple options for a drink and a spa. Staff were unfailingly gracious and friendly. Location is fantastic: in addition to being right off the plaza, I could walk to many restaurants, cafes, the train station, bike rental, etc. The room was large and the bed comfortable. I did have a small deck, but there were metal plates screwed to the top of the railing; they appear to have held flower boxes in the past. I understand why the flower boxes were removed (too much maintenance), but seeing the empty metal plates just emphasized how lovely the deck probably used to be. Overall, this is a fine place and for many, especially couples and families, it’s likely ideal (if you can afford it). But next time I’ll look for another well-located but smaller hotel with a pool. Or if I were in Santa Fe for just a couple of nights, I’d choose a smaller hotel with more personality and no pool over Eldorado.