3 Best Hotels in Southeastern New Mexico, New Mexico

This contemporary hotel stands out even among the reliable Hampton Inn chain properties. High ceilings, cozy comforters, and very good beds are bonuses in large, elegant, contemporary rooms.

Locals send their guests to this updated facility for the clean, comfortable rooms and down-home friendly staff. Rooms contain appealing dark-wood furnishings and comfortable chairs, in addition to great beds. Good-size bathrooms with large showers and adjustable showerhead height are added amenities.

In the heart of Ruidoso's gorgeous, tree-filled Upper Canyon, owners Judy and Kurt Wilkie oversee a placid retreat of renovated 1920s, knotty-pine abodes. The immaculate one- and two-bedroom cabins are adorned with Western and Southwestern decor. Some have whirlpool tubs, and all have fireplaces and decks with gas grills offering serene views. Porches with Adirondack chairs are great for barbecues and gatherings. The cabins are fully equipped with kitchen utensils and dishes. You can fish for trout here, right along the Rio Ruidoso, but you must arrange for your own gear. Hiking trails lead off the property through the pine forest. These folks also own the romantic Riverside Cottages across the river .