I recently visited Taos during a trip through New Mexico, and La Doña Luz Inn proved to be a highly…read morememorable place to stay. The location is absolutely unbeatable -- right in the center of town just a few short blocks from the historic plaza, making it incredibly easy to leave the car in their free, small gravel parking lot tucked at the end of Des Georges Lane behind the hotel and explore the local stores, galleries, and museums on foot. Like Taos itself, the historic building has a ton of character. Each room offers a completely unique experience, heavily featuring whimsical and locally produced art that gives the property a very authentic, grounded feel. The owner, Paul "Paco" Castillo, is a longtime fixture in Taos and a fantastic host. Knowing my travel companion and I enjoy exploring local food and culture, his amazing suggestions on what to see and which restaurants to try really elevated our limited time in town. However, there are a couple practical caveats that future guests should keep in mind.. First, we stayed in the La Luz suite. While it is beautifully decorated and offers fantastic privacy as well as a beautiful view of the mountains to the north, getting to it requires climbing two flights of narrow stairs. I definitely wouldn't recommend this specific suite to anyone with mobility issues. Unfortunately, my travel companion injured her knee the day before our trip and suffered mightily climbing up and down the narrow stairs to our room during our stay. Second, the inn provides a free breakfast for guests on Saturdays and Sundays. It's a nice touch, but breakfast consists of a single prepared dish or a continental breakfast buffet. If you have dietary restrictions (like me), you might have to decline the main offering and make do with the limited continental breakfast. Thankfully, they had packets of instant oatmeal and breads available, so I certainly didn't go hungry before heading out for the day. Overall, it's a charming, historic spot with an incredibly welcoming host -- just be mindful of the stairs if you book the La Luz suite and the set breakfast menu!

The 300+ year old inn is amazingly beautifully preserved. You will feel like you're staying in a…read moremuseum. The woodwork and art are second to none. The inn owner is one of the most gracious and warmest human beings walking the earth. I have stayed here many times over the past 25 years. Only place I stay when in Taos.

The Inn is got some great history, wonderful rooms with Vigas and comfortable beds. The drawbacks…read morewere not great lighting in the rooms. Breakfast was served to us the first day by someone who barely spoke any English. It was impossible for one of our group to make a special order. Breakfast is table service. The French toast was delicious, but wasn't very warm. You can easily walk to the plaza and nearby restaurants. It's a little pricey, but very cute. Get a room away from Kit Carson Rd..

This b & b is beautiful, historic and surprisingly affordable. This inn is walking distance from…read moreshops, museums and restaurants. The art inside the inn is everywhere and you feel like you're in a museum. The staff are friendly. Ruthann the innkeeper is very accommodating to your every need. Breakfast is included and its yummy. The rooms are spacious and are immaculately decorated in Southwest decor. Lots of outdoor spaces to gather. My only criticism - the pillows weren't comfortable. But everything was wonderful.

I really wanted to leave a glowing 5-star review because, when we first arrived I was obsessed with…read morethis place. My boyfriend, our dog, and I ended up booking this B&B last minute after leaving another accommodation early because it had bugs (including a camel spider in our bed ). We found this place online at resnexus.com as well Yelp and stalked their website, loved the photos, read the reviews, and immediately felt relieved when we arrived. The Piñon Casita was adorable, the property itself is beautiful, breakfast was delicious, and the hosts seemed friendly. For the first hour or so I was thinking, Thank goodness, we finally found the place. Unfortunately, things slowly started going downhill from there. The first night, the fireplace wouldn't work. We messaged the hosts, sent photos, tried troubleshooting it ourselves, and eventually just gave up and accepted we'd be having a fireplace-free evening. It wasn't the end of the world, and we figured hey, stuff happens. The next day they came and fixed it, which we appreciated. Then came the washer. One of the reasons we were excited about this casita was because it included a washer and dryer. Earlier in the week we'd already spent time at a laundromat, so we were looking forward to doing laundry before our 8-hour drive home. We started a load and got a 4E error less than halfway through the wash. We looked it up ourselves, we tried troubleshooting, we messaged the hosts, we followed their suggestions, and we tried different cycles. At this point I felt less like a guest and more like the on-call appliance technician. They eventually told us the washer had been fixed while we were out hiking, so we were excited to finally do laundry. Spoiler alert it wasn't fixed. Same error. We tried again later that evening. Same issue. Then around 11 PM the washer completely shut off and locked our wet laundry inside. We messaged the hosts again because we were supposed to leave the next morning after breakfast and start an 8-hour drive home. The response that frustrated us most wasn't even the broken washer, it was being told that because we hadn't specifically mentioned on the phone that we intended to use the washer and dryer, (And she said that they don't accept same day bookings, but made an exception for us, though that was never communicated nor was this a policy written anywhere on their website) compensation wouldn't be considered. Respectfully, if an amenity is advertised, guests shouldn't have to announce ahead of time that they plan on using it. That's like asking if the shower works before booking because you intend to shower. We weren't asking for a huge refund. We weren't asking for hundreds of dollars back. Even a small gesture of goodwill $50 to $100 off the stay would have gone a long way and would have shown that they understood the inconvenience. Instead, we paid full price despite having a fireplace that didn't work the first night and a washer/dryer that never functioned properly during our stay. To add to that, there were also multiple spiders and bugs inside the casita. I understand this is the countryside and bugs exist. Trust me, I get it. But after literally leaving our previous accommodation because of bugs, it wasn't exactly what we hoped to deal with again. The next morning our laundry was still trapped in the washer. Eventually my boyfriend ended up figuring out the breaker issue himself after staff told us where the breaker panel was located. We rushed to get our laundry spun and dried before checkout, but they still weren't completely dry. So instead of leaving relaxed after a nice getaway, we ended up starting our 8-hour drive home later than planned with damp laundry shoved into a trash bag. The frustrating part is that this review could have been completely different. The property is beautiful, the breakfast was genuinely fantastic, the casita itself is cute and cozy. And honestly, if the hosts had simply acknowledged the inconvenience and offered even a small amount of compensation, I probably would've happily overlooked most of this. Instead, we left feeling like the burden of fixing the problems fell on us while still paying full price for amenities we couldn't properly use. It's a lovely property, but unfortunately the way these issues were handled means we won't be returning.

Lovely Bed and breakfast in the outskirts of Taos…read more We arrive at this lovely B&B and Gould the grounds to be very beautiful. Has a real south west vibe going on which continued into our room. The rustic charm is everywhere from the Spanish tile bathroom to the spacious bedroom. There are chair on the front porch to sit and enjoy the court yard. Our room had an open but private back porch with more chairs. We enjoyed some coffee here before heading to breakfast, Breakfast was delicious and the staff was friendly and helpful. Nga was amazing. Wished we were able to stay longer. I would give this place 7 stars ( 2 bonus stars)

This place is fantastic! Peggy makes a great breakfast, lots of options (tip: say YES to the…read morebanana nut bread!), she's also a great source of information on the history of the area and things to do. (She gave us a suggestion on a local event we would not have known about otherwise.) Our family had two rooms, both were great, unique decor and great beds. (Sheets are really soft.) It's a very cute property on a historic site. (Walk behind it and read the historical signs in the courtyard.) The location was perfect, walking distance to downtown area, many great food options in walking distance. We drove to the ski valley a couple of days, took about 25 min. We will stay here every time we are in Taos.

A beautiful place to stay in Taos, NM. It is a little pricey but so worth it. The grounds are…read moregorgeous filled with well manicured lawns and beautiful flowers. Parking is abundant. The room is so comfortable and mindfully decorated. Peggy and hummingbird are so sweet and helpful and breakfast is fabulous! Definitely would stay again!

Such a charming place. The necessary modern amenities (added bedside outliets, mini splits, etc) do…read morenot take away from the historic, great old heritage of this inn. Our first time in New Mexico, we wanted a space that gave us a sense of place with decor and culture and the inn did so tremendously. And if you're put off by "pet friendly" as we tend to be, there was so trace or scent of a pet anywhere. Super clean and very comfortable. Unbeatable location and very friendly staff.

Check in is not at 4! Check in is whenever they feel like getting you into your room. We were…read moreexhausted after driving up here , excited to stay in Taos, were told that they were still "inspecting" our room, an hour later, we were somehow the last room to be checked, even though we had talked to the front desk person numerous times prior. While we waited, many guests came down to complain of issues in their room such as the ac and the tv not working. Ended up canceling our reservation on the spot. Sorry Taos! Maybe better luck next time.

This was the private home of Mabel Dodge Luhan, a salon hostess who brought many talented artists…read moreand thinkers to Taos. The house is gorgeous with two tiny salons, a dining area and kitchen. You can feel the history. There are coffee table books documenting Mabel and Tony's life and their influences on the area. We spent about 30 minutes reading. Visiting hours are between 10.00am and 2.00pm each day if you are not resident. When there are no workshops or events coming after 2.00pm is fine. Breakfast is available for the public to book, $15 each for a good buffet. Reception has a number of books and cards for sale. The Dia de los Muertos shrine for Dennis Hopper was still up and many photographs surrounded it. What history this house has seen. Georgia O'Keefe, Ansel Adams, DH Lawrence and Martha Graham graced these rooms in Mabel's day. Dennis and his friends brought a livlier set no doubt! Nothing is ever a waste of time, there is always something to be learned!

This is a magical and mystical place to have any kind of special gathering. This private retreat…read moreallows its visitors to seep themselves in nature and become grounded, relaxed and rejuvenated. There is a wonderful PBS documentary about the history of this place and it's founder, Mable Dodge. They have a yoga and meditation building, full dining and a historical ambiance. The staff is friendly and accommodating. You will com away rejuvenated and relaxed.

Really great. When I travel I like a balance of privacy and community. This B & B was the perfect…read morebalance. B & B's can feel too crammed for me. Here, there are separate entrances to the rooms and a common space. I am 6'8" so I need some space. LeAn and Charles were wonderful. It was fun to eat breakfast with the other guests and then head out for the day. Since I love to walk, I must have hiked down to Taos proper about ten times. The sidewalk aren't great and there is a lot of traffic out on the main drag. So, most visitors will need to drive to town unless you are a little nuts like me. Taos is a cool town and a great place to land. This B & B was a cool nest to rest my bones, eat a lovely breakfast, and then to do my thing. There are supermarkets in a walkable distance. Just have to get across the very busy highway.

This was our first experience at a B&B. I wasn't sure what to expect. American Artists Gallery…read morelies just outside of town on a dirt road that faces the mountains. It is picturesque and quiet. The B&B offers a small little cottage called the Garden Gallery that happened to also be the cheapest so we went with that. Small indeed, but it did the job. We were out an about most of the time anyway, so who needs a whole lot of space? There was a small queen bed pushed against the wall. There was a traditional kiva fire that you can burn wood in seasonally. The shower was pretty big and open. There was no tub however. I liked that there were a few windows that could be opened and allowed for fresh air. The TV worked and there was also a coffee maker and mini fridge in the cottage. Other rooms are larger and have more impressive amenities if that's your thing. They all have private outdoor entrances. There is a relaxing common area with a computer, TV, and a large selection of books and readings on local happenings. There was always fresh lemonade and ice tea avaliable as well as cookies in the common kitchen area. Outside of the large dining area is a small hot tub that wreaked of chemicals, we did not venture in! Our experience was great. The owner was so kind to us, he knew we had never done the B&B thing before. We had also never been to Taos. His knowledge of this town and surrounding areas was impressive. He helped us choose a dinner destination and also a few galleries to hit up. He also gave us some tips on things to do outside of town. He also introduced us to the resident peacock, dogs, and cats that wander on and off the grounds. The breakfast was delish! We had peach stuffed french toast that was to die for. The peaches tasted as thought they were just picked off the tree. We also had fresh squeezed juice and a variety of sides. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the B&B and will return for sure. I am curious to try more B&B's after this experience but fear that it won't compare to this. Perhaps if I could compare this to other B&B's I could give it 5 stars. You might see an update in the future! (I hope anyway)

The hotel is very well kept and maintained. The rooms are cozy. As a plus, cookies and chips with…read moresalsa are provided every evening. The included breakfast had a wide variety of options. Would definitely stay here again.

This will be our first of two nights in Taos New Mexico. We…read moreare on a very busy street , but it's quiet in the room. Very Southwest style, refer with a freezer and a king Bed. be Free WIFI with a good speed. Pool area and breakfast included tomorrow .. Happy hour chips and salsa included in about a hour. i think it will be fine. Beds a bit soft but we ll see.

I wish i could explain just how magical this bed and breakfast is, but I'm afraid you'll just have…read moreto go and see for yourself. Situated just a mile north of the Taos "hub" Hacienda del Sol is an oasis of tranquility, luxury, and hospitality. The rooms are immaculate (complete with a wood burning fireplace begging to be lit and enjoyed). The grounds are beautifully manicured with local garden decorations and plenty of Adirondack chairs for basking in the sun under Taos Mountain's shadow. You can't paint a better view. Mark and Gerd serve the most delicious of breakfasts each morning. I enjoyed the fruit cup starter with only the freshest fruits, followed by options including French toast, pancakes, biscuits and green chili gravy, cheese omelette, skillet potatoes and eggs, eggs any style, and, of course, bacon. I looked forward to waking up and joining other guests each morning to see what new delicious options we would be offered. I enjoyed the privacy of the individual hot tub times. You can sign up for 30 minute slots throughout the day, 7 days a week, to enjoy an intimate hot tub time with your party. There are some dog-friendly rooms, so bring Fido! They do have some ground rules with the dogs (cannot be left alone in rooms and no sleeping on the bed). Please be respectful guests so that they may continue their hospitality towards canine guests as well. Be sure to bring a crate if you do intend to leave for any amount of time. There are many restaurants just steps from Hacienda del Sol and the staff will be happy to make recommendations or reservations at your request. Within 30 minutes you can be at Taos Ski Valley, Rio Grande Gorge Trails (25 min drive), the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge (12 min drive), downtown (5 min drive), a grocery and liquor store (6 min walk), wine country (40 min drive), and Santa Fe (1hr30 drive). Simply put, we had the most magical experience and cannot wait to make Taos and Hacienda Del Sol an annual vacation spot.

We loved our stay here! We were in the Adobe room, which is the perfect size for two. Especially…read moreliked sitting on the patio watching the rain. The bedsheets are super soft and the mattress is comfy. We used the steam shower in our bathroom after a long hike up Wheeler Peak and wished the hot tub had been open. We would love to have used the kiva fireplace, but mid-summer isn't the season for an indoor fire. Breakfast was delicious, in a beautiful setting with stunning views of Taos Peak and friendly service. A few quirks: the room lighting is a little dark once the sun goes down; there were cobwebs in the ceiling vigas that need to be vacuumed away; the southwest style bent willow chairs could use a thicker seat cushion; the bath soap smells heavenly, but the shampoo and lotion are uninteresting. But, we didn't go to Taos for the shampoo. We went for the scenery, the hiking, the starry night, the "enchanting". This B&B knows how to bring the enchanting.

It was cooler outside than in due to the portable ac unit's duct tape... the heat outflow came…read moreright back in the room. We put in a request for more tape, with no results to fix it even after 2 days. We cleaned the A/C intake vents that were clogged with dust and lint. A friend of ours also staying here had to use our shower as their shower's water was off. The window coverings on the narrow entry door do not fully cover. You can see our bed in our room at night from the courtyard. Breakfast was cold, including the water for tea. The milk and juice were warm and it was only 10 minutes after breakfast began being served. The shuttle took 45 minutes after requested We do not recommend this place.

Highly recommend. Stayed here at the end of April. Nice, clean, up to date room. Friendly and…read morehelpful staff (Claudia), good homemade breakfast. Easily walkable to downtown. Would definitely stay again.