3 Best Hotels in Northeastern New Mexico, New Mexico

Lace curtains and Victorian-era antiques adorn 12 of the rooms here (there are also 10 modern, more affordable, but less distinctive motel rooms). The entire property underwent an elegant $1.5 million restoration in 2009, and rooms now look better than ever, but there's a bit of a chill in the air—and that's just what the ghost-hunting fans like about this supposedly haunted hotel. An extensive hot breakfast buffet is included, and the restaurant serves reliably good American fare.

The most upscale and contemporary of the hotels in town has clean rooms, fine views of Johnson Mesa and the vast grasslands, and a peaceful location south of Downtown. An extensive Continental breakfast buffet is included, as are snacks in the lobby from 4 to 8. Request one a room in the newer wing for extra legroom.

The renovated rooms of this rustic beauty of a building are comfortable and elegant, and each has custom-made furniture and a modern-but-period-style bathroom. Friendly staff help get you situated and will happily tell you about the hotel's history and things to do in the area. American standards and Southwestern fare are served in the dining room and saloon. Old West elegance and the house specialty—hand-cut steaks—please locals and visitors alike.