3 Best Hotels in The Plaza, Santa Fe

This eye-catching, oft-photographed, pueblo-inspired property attracts a loyal clientele, many of whom swear by the friendly staff and high decorating standards. The lobby opens up to the pretty garden, pool, and outdoor event area. Inside, leather couches and high-end architectural details make the hotel perfect for a relaxing happy hour. Rooms are among the largest of Downtown property and contain vibrantly upholstered, handcrafted furnishings, and sumptuous slate-floor bathrooms—many have large balconies overlooking Downtown. Other nice touches include spa robes and slippers. The restaurant, Luminaria, serves creative Southwestern fare and the café and lounge, Crafted, offers a number of specialty cocktails featuring New Mexico spirits, local wines, and coffee. In the spa, you can choose from a wide range of treatments and services and an on-site salon offers everything from blow-outs to balayage. The Inn also offers guided tours around the area.

This intimate and artfully designed boutique hotel steps from the Plaza has superb architectural detail, top-notch service, and a much-celebrated restaurant, bar, and lounge. The inn is part of the prestigious Rosewood Hotel group, and the sumptuous linens and elegant furnishings reflect that brand's ultra-luxe standards. Each room has a beamed viga-and-latilla ceiling, kiva-style gas fireplace, handwoven fabrics, and organic toiletries. Five of the inn's junior suites have balconies overlooking Downtown. Additional amenities include twice-daily housekeeping service and a stunning library.

This large, yet inviting, hotel comes with individually decorated rooms and stunning mountain views. Rooms are stylishly furnished with carved Southwestern-style desks, large upholstered club chairs, and art prints; many have terraces or kiva-style fireplaces. The rooftop pool has a bar and food area, as well as a special event space for parties under 100 people. The gym is also a winner; there you can work off your night at the Agave restaurant and lounge, one of the most popular happy-hour and late-night snacking spots in downtown Santa Fe. A full slate of treatments, from chakra rebalancing to prenatal and couples massages, is offered by the hotel's Nidah Spa.