This place is a hidden gem…read more We got caught in a snow storm on the way to Denver from San Diego. We'd spent the night in Albuquerque, and this was the last leg of the journey to Denver. But then we got into almost zero visibility on the i25 North, and even my Denver friend who was driving the Uhaul said it was too much. Since I was driving a tiny VW Golf and from sunny San Diego, I was all for stopping for an unscheduled night. But I had my dog with me! We got off the freeway (barely), turned around, and headed 15 miles south to where there were a couple of motels. I had called a different one originally, and I don't want to waste time discussing that one other than to say it may have been the basis for Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho." We had driven past The Broken Arrow Motel on the way to see that Norman Bates fiasco, so I said let's just go back there. I ran inside and the nice man said yes, they accepted dogs in certain rooms, and he had two rooms available--one of which I could have my dog in. Hurray! The rooms all face the parking lot, like the old school motel ("motor hotel" is where the word comes from I believe). The rooms were clean and fresh. These are not luxurious digs, but no one should be expecting luxury in Springer, NM. The whole place is rustic; these are modest accommodations, but someone has taken GREAT CARE with the little touches: Folgers coffee, coffee maker, and creams/sugars in each room. A fridge. Little toiletries with the washcloth folded into the design of a fan next to the sink. A radiator that was great for hanging your socks on so that your feet were toasty, but also a wall heater that kept the room cozy and warm. There was a nice big heavy mug to have coffee in, plus extra paper cups and plastic cups. My friend had a bottle of Scotch and the proprietor gave him a bag of ice; we made Irish coffee and watched the snow storm. It was my black Lab's first snow and he loved it! The whole town seems lacking in cell service, and until I figured out the motel had wifi, I was standing in the street with my new iPhone software showing me where to point my phone to catch the satellite to send messages alerting of our delay (literally a video of a satellite in the sky with a beam coming down, a dot representing me, and arrows showing me which way to turn to catch the satellite signal! Who knew?) Then I realized there were directions on how to connect to wifi in the room. Duh. The wifi was a bit spotty, but honestly it added to the rustic feeling and it was all just a big adventure. It's relaxing to be a bit disconnected. It was great having the car right in front of the room, because on these long trips you're forever forgetting something in the car, and you can just run out in your PJs instead of having to walk down halls and down elevators. The restaurant across the street had delicious food. Gas station two doors down with snacks and gas for the continuation of your trip. If you are on a long trip and planning stops, or even decide you need to stop for the night for whatever reason, please visit this quaint motel. By the way when I first called there was no answer; I think, again, there is a cell service issue in the town. Don't let that stop you! Just show up. I so badly wish we'd stayed there instead of the Marriott in Albuquerque!

We needed to be at Philmont Scout Ranch and chose to stay here based on the reviews…read more We were very happy with that decision. Super friendly owners make you feel like family. The room is wonderfully clean, the water is hot, and the bed is comfortable. There is also coffee and fridge in the room. I will not hesitate to stay here again.

This little quaint motel is clean and well decorated. The amenities are bare bones, no air…read moreconditioning, no breakfast, etc. But the rooms and bathrooms were very clean. For only $60 per night it's not bad.

Nasty woman called and cursed out my husband and refused to issue the refund she had promised and…read morethen hung up. These are horrible people who should not be in this industry. Enjoy your $60, it won't save you from bankruptcy!

The St. James Hotel is one of those rare places where history, mystery, atmosphere, and memory all…read moreseem to occupy the same room. During our stay, the hotel was nearly empty, which made the long second-floor hallway, old doors, creaking floors, and deep silence feel especially dramatic. At one point, I caught the unmistakable scent of rose perfume in the hallway. It appeared for only a second and then vanished completely. The hotel has long been associated with stories of unexplained rose fragrance, and experiencing it firsthand was unforgettable. Later that evening, four frightened college students asked us to investigate noises and a shadow they believed they had seen in their room. We found nothing supernatural, but they were frightened enough to leave the hotel in the middle of the night. Our own qualifications as paranormal investigators were somewhat compromised by martinis. I also searched unsuccessfully for a rumored trap door beneath the carpet and managed a brief look into the hotel's supposedly forbidden room. No ghosts appeared, but I did emerge from the carpet covered in decades of dust. The entire experience was funny, eerie, memorable, and completely unique to the St. James, and I have returned several times. What stays with me most is the feeling of the place. Some hotels provide lodging. The St. James gives you a story.

We have stayed at the St James numerous times, and always had a nice time, there restaurant made…read moresteak and enchiladas, like my mom used to make. I was looking forward to a good meal and a good night's rest. I did not get either of them? We were notified 16 hours before our stay the hotel was having a concert? We had planned this trip for 6 weeks. I have been to 20 plus concerts; this information did not really concern me at all. Concerts last maybe 2-3 hours tops, and end at the latest at 10 pm, and after all this is a historic hotel? We heard the music 100 yards away at 3 pm on our way there, we thought so it started already, and would probably be done by 6 pm. We were very wrong, apparently there were numerous bands one right after the other until 11:45 pm? They were very loud and played for 8.5 hours in the middle of the hotel, in their courtyard nonstop. We are reasonable people, but this was a hotel! If the music would have stopped within a reasonable time frame, even 10 pm, this review would not have posted. Not only that but the restaurant served chicken tenders, tacos, nachos, and hot wings, nothing else? This event was poorly planned, poorly executed, with poorly communicated, with a serious lack of professionalism, and just plain all about the money they could make selling liquor, with no consideration for their patrons. If we were told there would be no real food to eat, and the concert would last until midnight, I would have nothing to complain about. I think we got maybe 5 hours of sleep that night as a group. Shame of the owners and Management of this hotel, hopefully they will start putting their faithful patrons above the chance to make some extra money at their expense.

This place is a hidden treasure. When my wife and I got stranded on Interstate 40 due to snow and…read moreIce, we found this Inn just north of I40 in Logan NM. The rooms are clean and inviting. The staff was polite and professional. This hotel has a family friendly environment providing a game room with free play video games, board games and a small library available to all guest The cost was beyond fair and I would have happily paid twice as much for the room.

The room and breakfast were outstanding and a good value. The icing on the cake was mailing me my…read morefast charger that I had mistakenly left behind.

My husband traveling from Pennsylvania to Arizona stayed here on his last…read moreLeg of his trip. He was so impressed not only with the room and all that was there but how friendly the staff was. He was only there for quick Overnight but definitely would Stay there anytime we are in the area. Thank you for all you do especially in this troubled time.

Keep your hands on your wallet !!! We were working on a…read moreranch north of Logan NM and decided to stay a few nights here. They over charged my credit card for 3 nights instead of 2 and would not give me a refund. Very BAD business practices. The name says it all! Yuc, yuc, yuc Go down to the south end of town to the Budget Hotel.

Another Mom and Pop from days gone by. Very nice people. Property was full of ambiance! Each room…read moredecorated with a different theme. Rooms were very spacious. All the amenities I was looking for. I'll be back!

I booked the Raton Pass Motor Inn based on their online rating and the price. When we walked in the…read moreoffice to check in, we did not realize that we were going to take a step back in time. It IS cool! I learned to type on a manual typewriter like the ones they had on display in the office. Our room was great and I loved the firm bed. We got to know Mike and Brandy (the owners) over the five (5) days we stayed there. They are dedicated to ensuring your stay is great. As far as I am concerned, this is the only place to stay in Raton, NM. We'll be back!

Writing this review from the complimentary breakfast area. Great fresh breakfast. Yogurts,…read morepastries, eggs, sausage, bacon, pancakes, oatmeal, cereal. Very good coffee. The desk and breakfast staff are all very nice.

Not one of the best hotels ever, but not bad! Just could have been better…read more The rooms were pretty nice, but felt outdated in my opinion. The fact that there was no elevator made lugging everything up really annoying and reminiscent of a certain Best Western in Wichita Falls with a broken elevator (see my one-star review on that on my profile). I was going to swim, but there was no water in the pool. In fact, the pool was quite an eyesore, as it was filled with tons of gunk. The buffet in the morning was mediocre at best. I would say that this Best Western was below average (average being your typical Best Western), but definitely wasn't a terrible experience. I just feel that it could have been better in more ways than one. However, if I ever stop in Clayton again, I wouldn't mind staying here at all. I would recommend, especially considering the state of other Clayton hotels.

I did not plan to spend the night, just stopped in to use the lobby amenities…read more Service was tremendous. Front desk was very kind and helpful

We went to visit family in Raton and, to be honest, didn't expect much from such a small town…read morehotel. But this Best Western was really quite nice. The rooms were clean and modernized, plus you have an interior door that takes you inside a fully enclosed open space with a swimming pool and huge seating space to hang out in. Breakfast was quite good and the staff were outstanding. This will be our spot from now on when traveling to Raton!

Amazing ambiance good for family's I loved the breakfast and the apple juice some places for…read morebreakfast were on the balcony with a beautiful breeze and view the room was very pleasant and quiet couch bed was very comfortable I would recommend this place

We always stay here when traveling to Colorado. Probably at least 10 times over the past 15 years…read more Always clean and well kept. This did not get a 5 star because of the breakfast situation today. My daughter and I went down at 8:25 knowing that breakfast hours we until 9:30. There was 1 cinnamon roll left in the container and I took it knowing more would come out with an hour left. Well that didn't happen. I even asked and saw several other people ask about more cinnamon rolls and biscuits and gravy and was told no there would not be more put out. I know one mom with small children was disappointed and then the muffins ran out too. If breakfast is posted until 9:30!then all items should be available until then. Or at least about 9:15 then start cutting it off. I think the employee wanted to get everything cleaned up and be out of there by 9:30.