Sangre de Cristo Mountains Mountain Vacations

What an amazing property. The grounds are beautiful. I will say that after a fantastic valet experience, we were disappointed to witness two staff members going at it as we waited to check in. A front desk staff member was loudly speaking to a non-front desk staff member to get off the computer so we could be checked in. He refused and they had words. It was very unprofessional all the way around. Once the person got off the computer a front desk staff sat down and checked us in. Not one staff member said a word to us, like we apologize for the exchange we heard. It was very uncomfortable and not a great start to our stay. The room was missing a picture above the fireplace. The beds were not made with fitted sheets. We dined in the bar and the food and service was good, but felt wonky because people felt hurried and sadly no real connection was made between us and the staff. We do want to give props to the shuttle services to and from town. These staff members were excellent and we made a connection on the ride into town.

Perfect for pass thru overnight. Quiet, safe, nice service. A bit dated, but worth the value.

What an amazing property. The grounds are beautiful. I will say that after a fantastic valet experience, we were disappointed to witness two staff members going at it as we waited to check in. A front desk staff member was loudly speaking to a non-front desk staff member to get off the computer so we could be checked in. He refused and they had words. It was very unprofessional all the way around. Once the person got off the computer a front desk staff sat down and checked us in. Not one staff member said a word to us, like we apologize for the exchange we heard. It was very uncomfortable and not a great start to our stay. The room was missing a picture above the fireplace. The beds were not made with fitted sheets. We dined in the bar and the food and service was good, but felt wonky because people felt hurried and sadly no real connection was made between us and the staff. We do want to give props to the shuttle services to and from town. These staff members were excellent and we made a connection on the ride into town.

The La Fonda is a beautiful old hotel. Paying for parking in the rear was so worth it. We came and left frequently, going to historical sites and Taos Pueblo. We were able to sample some local cuisine in the hotel restaurant and the owner was very informative, telling us about the history of his people and the foods they prepare(d). There is an area for games or quiet time. There was a festival on the square Saturday afternoon and evening which made us appreciate the location even more. We had a 2 room suite with a Murphy bed in the first room and a king in the bedroom. We lit our gas fireplace for a few minutes for ambiance one evening before bed. I would recommend this hotel to anyone.