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    2.9 (324 reviews)
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    Ysa F.

    They were amazing and kind. The room was clean and comfortable. The staff treated my family like their family overall awesome experience!

    I normally don't do reviews but this was the worst experience for a pool I've been to. The atmosphere is beautiful but the lady at the front, Carol was so rude as soon as we walked up to use the pool facilities. They laughed at our reservation, then gave us no key to access the pool, told us at 10 pm to leave the hot tub when the hours online state 11 pm. As we were showering and getting chlorine out, security waited in the showering area to wait for us to leave. Granted I know they would like to leave but we took ten minutes to shower before the security followed us out almost the hallway. It was a really awful experience. I would never come back here

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    Channon D.

    Acoustics are fine. But seats were highly uncomfortable and not conducive to someone with a cane and hip problems. Also people will stand the whole concert and if you cannot, you will be unable to see.

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    Jim W.

    We were in town for work and decided to grab dinner and play some slots at Buffalo Thunder. Smoke free, very clean and fun place to spend some time.

    Art

    Beautiful place, super comfortable and we had an amazing view from our room. My dad goes to the casino a lot and was able to put my fiance and I up while we were visiting New Mexico. The art is genuine and made locally by mostly indigenous folks. We were disappointed there was no food for us, my fiance and I are both Vegan and not one of the restaurants had an imposible burger, vegan pizza, stuff that just seems easy to me. We had to go out pretty far for dinner and the hotel rooms don't have microwaves. Also the coffee stand in the lobby charge 3+ dollars for non dairy milk! (Yikes!) didn't appreciate the price gouging, but what can you do? We enjoyed it anyways despite the lack of proper nourishment. If you're vegan and staying plan ahead of time to accommodate yourself. Everything else was great, the staff is super friendly and accommodating and took great care of us in every other way.

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    Tesuque Casino - Cobb salad

    Tesuque Casino

    2.7(56 reviews)
    7.0 mi

    This Native American casino is run by the Pueblo of Tesuque. It is a gorgeous newer building,…read morenon-smoking!! And has such stunning views. They have RV parking in the upper lot. No hook ups and you must check in first at Security to get a paper that you put in your window to show that you've been checked in. The Security office is right inside the front doors and to the right. To do have to show ID. Upon our arrival, we pulled up in front of the main building and went into Security. We got our paper and went up to the top level parking to find a space. There are no marked RV spaces, just regular car spaces, but you're able to park across multiple car spaces. I think there were two other RVs in the parking lot when we were there. But it's a large lot and very little traffic. Just be sure you're parked out of the way of any other vehicle traffic. There are no hook ups, but we didn't need any. It was early September when we were heading back to Washington State, so the weather was nice. Our stopping in Santa Fe was to visit my in-laws resting place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, as my father-in-law was a World War II Veteran. We did end up having one meal at their Cottonwood restaurant, and it was delicious unfortunately, we could not eat on the outdoor patio as there were thunderstorms in the area. The view is really nice and the restaurant is quite large. This is a good place for groups and celebrations. We enjoyed our lunch greatly. I believe the hours were from 11 to 2. They do also have a pick up and go area right outside the restaurant that's open until 8 PM. For lunch I had the French dip sandwich and fries, which was totally delicious. The day we were there, the Chef had a special of three tacos and different sauces, which my husband ordered. He was quite pleased with his meal as well. All we needed was a place to spend one night, and we found this fabulous non-smoking casino.They allow you to stay up to three nights here. We will definitely be happy to return on our next trip through Santa Fe.

    Amazing and wonderful. Staff are welcoming and friendly, the casino is clean, and the games are fun…read moreand pay out. We ate at the bar and the food was delicious.

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    The Inn of The Five Graces

    The Inn of The Five Graces

    4.8(66 reviews)
    12.7 mi
    $$$$

    We had our first, but definitely not last, visit to The Inn of the Five Graces to celebrate our…read more50th Wedding Anniversary. Without question, the level of service at this property is beyond any we have experienced in our world travels. They were instantly responsive to every request and it was clear that the staff is fully committed to the guest experience. The rooms are incredibly unique in this building that is centuries old and uniquely decorated from the owners world travels but keeping with the Santa Fe feel. The included breakfasts were amazing with incredible service. They also have included town car service within 3 miles so almost all of the local restaurants and shopping/art galleries within distance. It was so easy to get dropped off and picked up for meals and shopping which we did many times. While certainly not an inexpensive property, I can truly say that it was worth the value for an unbelievably memorable experience.

    Specifically for the spa:…read more The highlight of our trip. Bar none. The facilities are BEAUTIFUL. The services were FANTASTIC (one of the best massages I've had). The service was IMPECCABLE. This place was truly one of the most luxurious experiences I've had - on this trip and many others. I cannot recommend it enough. Every single nook and cranny of this spa is filled with something beautiful. I absolutely adored this experience.

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    Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder - Guest room

    Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder

    2.7(105 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$$

    I truly have mixed emotions about our stay here. There's a lot of potential here but the rooms…read moredefinitely need some attention and apparently so do their reservation systems. I booked two rooms on the same reservation and when we arrived the young lady said she only saw one room. I told her one was booked with points but they were the same reservation. Nope. She asked for a confirmation number. I gave it to her and she said that's the one she already has. Well there was only one confirmation number because the two rooms were booked under the same reservation. I ended up having to check in using the app, which clearly showed two rooms had been booked. I asked for the rooms to be as close together as possible and she literally put us as far from one another as possible. So that wasn't a great start and then the rooms needing some TLC didn't help this review. For example, the shower in one of the rooms drained at a snail's pace. Like seriously ... it took nearly an hour. The toilet ran constantly in the other room. The rooms were quiet though and had all that one would want / need in a hotel room.

    The Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder was easily our favorite hotel stay during our summer road trip…read more This place went above and beyond our expectations! With multiple on-site restaurants, a casino, gym, pool, candy shops--you name it, everything was extremely accommodating and made for a relaxing, fun experience. One downside: there weren't enough luggage carts. We had one upon check in, not at check out. Not the end of the world, but something to be aware of. The bigger issue was the state of the balcony. Right outside our sliding glass door was what I can only describe as a "door mat" of bird poop. When we looked up, we saw several swallows' nests above the balcony. While we weren't attacked or anything, it was pretty gross and made it impossible to enjoy the balcony during our stay. Despite that, the overall experience was still fantastic. If management addressed the bird situation and increased the number of luggage carts, this place would be close to perfect. Still highly recommend it for anyone visiting Santa Fe!

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    Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Fe-North - Guest room

    Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Fe-North

    3.9(70 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    This hotel meet all of our needs. It's located about 14 miles from the heart of Santa Fe which we…read morevery much enjoyed. The rooms were a tad outdated BUT nothing we couldn't handle. NOTE: Leave luggage in the car when you, check-in because you're going to have a short drive to your room. You can enjoy a very short walk to breakfast. The breakfast was hit and miss. There are days when they serve fresh fruit and then there are other days. I would recommend.

    Our family of 5 stayed here two nights while in Santa Fe on our way to Colorado. When we checked…read morein, we found out that our suite was actually in a completely different building behind the main building, and there was no ramp to push the baggage cart up to the door. This was not explained/disclosed when we booked the room...not off to a great start. Our suite included a kitchenette with a full size fridge and basic pots/pans/dishes. It also had a small table with 2 chairs, 2 queen beds, and a sofa bed. The bed and pillows were not comfortable at all. The bedroom and living room each had their own thermostats, which was convenient. I used the washateria one night. There are 2 washers and 2 dryers. You can get a roll of quarters from the front desk. The washers are quick - 30 minutes, but the dryers take a bit longer - 75 minutes. Each load was $3. Breakfast is included with your stay and is the standard continental breakfast - eggs, sausage, bagels, toast, fruit, yogurt, waffles, etc. I've had worst stays elsewhere, but I've also had much better stays at other locations, so I'm rating this right in the middle as a 3.

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    Luxx Boutique Hotel - Micro-Boutique Hotel

    Luxx Boutique Hotel

    3.5(91 reviews)
    12.4 mi
    $$

    We liked Luxx a lot! It's an older building so don't expect frills. But do expect a really chill…read morevibe, comfortable rooms, friendly service and great location near the plaza. Louie was easy to work with and glad that you came in town to visit. The setup Luxx has for parking is worth it. Tricky at first: you have to enter through the exit lane and then go out the pedestrian gate at the left. You'll see. Beds are comfortable. We loved the lavender infused essential oil soaps. Inside your room the decor reflects the brown and tan colors of the desert. The all-natural animal print was almost a bit too African (ever see a zebra in the New Mexican desert?) But hey, it works. The back patio is a great option for a gas fire and hot tub. The main common room has fantastic sky lighting and relaxing music. But you need to stay here for the location. We walked everywhere. Museums, shops, churches, restaurants, and the plaza are all a stone's throw away.

    As other reviews have mentioned, the place is keyless. Normally, I love that, but when I stayed at…read morethe Luxx, someone tried to enter my room late at night. I was staying in this room alone, so I was a bit freaked out. When he (obviously) failed to enter my room, he went around the back and tried to enter through the window!!! My room was on the first floor, facing the backyard sitting area (where there are seats, fountains, a tub). The guest was probably drunk and forgot which room was his, but it was still scary to have him try to enter my room twice. I don't necessarily blame Luxx for this issue, but when I raised this at check-out the next day, the man at the counter laughed and said something along the lines that he'd have better luck next time. Wtf -- Even if we weren't in this period of #metoo and #imwithher, I never want the hotel employee to joke about my room being broken into. Another thing is that I booked the Luxx through Booking.com and was sent a reservation confirmation with the final price. When I checked my credit card, there was a discrepancy. It wasn't much, but still odd that they charged me more than they said they would. I tried calling, I left a couple of voicemails -- no response. Bottom-line: Find somewhere else to stay.

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    Luxx Boutique Hotel - Fantastic hotel with great ambience and friendly service. Also  extremely friendly and personable when recommending family restaurants.

    Fantastic hotel with great ambience and friendly service. Also extremely friendly and personable when recommending family restaurants.

    Luxx Boutique Hotel - Hallway entrance to lobby... even has old school 40s era music playing in background.

    Hallway entrance to lobby... even has old school 40s era music playing in background.

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    Santa Claran Hotel & Casino - My favorite game at Santa Claran

    Santa Claran Hotel & Casino

    3.1(31 reviews)
    10.2 mi
    $$

    Stayed at the Santa Claren Casino Hotel in Espanola NM recently to attend Feast Day at Santa Clara…read morePueblo. This property is well-done & comfortable. The staff are friendly and accommodating We ate dinner in the Grill on the Casino Floor our first night there. The taco plate was delicious and we were treated very well. One issue we encountered was no coffee available anywhere in the hotel before 8 am when the casino opens. We tried going to the grill for breakfast one morning and left because of construction noise. It was horribly loud! There is a travel center affiliated with the hotel nearby but too far away to walk over to get coffee. The staff there was extremely friendly. We had a yummy breakfast burrito there one morning. We were very happy with our stay

    Bunch of old people. There's a bar but you can't take your beverage outside the bar area…read more We were there several hours and didn't hear or see anyone win anything. The place was very hot at one point, and not as winning but as the AC wasn't on. I won 46 bucks and I honestly think that was the biggest win someone has won there in a while. I just don't see any of the machines paying out any of the big bucks. All the old people and I getting played. This casino is in the middle of nowhere, where it's very poor nearby so at-least it gives you something to do and it's not soooo boringgggg in Espanola. The casino isn't big at all, only has machine games. We were not staying at Santa Claran, we were staying a hotel near by so it was nice to be able to just walk in and spend all your money without a hassle

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