Casa Benavides Bed & Breakfast Inn

Beautiful B & B well located in Taos. The spacious rooms are each unique and very comfortable. The staff were warm and helpful, cleanliness was excellent and the breakfast along with service was exceptional. Breakfast is phenomenal. Friendly table service & breakfast made to order. The fluffy egg bake with green chile & fresh tortillas were absolutely delicious. The fresh muffins were lovely and not sweet. Continuous coffee refills as well. Ample parking and an overflow parking lot nearby besides street parking. Lovely stay during your visit to Taos and the surrounding area.

Our room, the San Juan, was nicely decorated and clean. There were a couple of maintenance issues, which didn't affect our stay or comfort. One was the fake stained glass overlay in the bathroom skylight---it was in the process of coming down. The other was the heater vent in the bathroom, which just needed to be repaired. Overall, no significant complaints. The breakfast was excellent and the dining room was lovely. The location was perfect, and we enjoyed walking to the restaurant down the street in the evening. The staff was pleasant and efficient. We enjoyed our stay!

This visit to Taos was my twelfth stay at Casa Benavides. That alone should tell you how I feel about this fantastic B&B. It’s a perfect place to stay while exploring Taos and the surrounding area. Rooms are comfortable and well maintained. The walk to the Plaza is less than two blocks during which there are numerous shops and galleries to explore. Included in the daily room charge is a wonderful hot breakfast every morning. The menu and service is excellent. All that’s required is to sign in and find a seat. The entire meal is delivered to you from the kitchen. They have a set menu but are willing to comply with requests if able. The grounds are well kept and buildings well maintained. Sitting areas are supplied in several locations besides numerous attached patio areas. It’s my only choice in Taos for a comfortable stay.

My husband and I were very pleased with every detail of our stay. The Inn is beautifully built and furnished; it’s bright, colorful and comfortable. Our room, the Terra Cotta, was very comfortable, and the hospitality provided by Giselle and Socorra was delightful. Breakfast was delicious. The location can’t be beat. We would definitely choose the Casa Benavides again.

We have tried different places to stay in Taos but once we found Casa Benavides we have stayed there the last several trips. We normally stay 4 full days. The breakfast is included in the room price & it includes great choices to start the day (yogurt with peaches & granola, waffles, french toast, egg bake with a flour tortilla, coffee, orange juice). The breakfast area is the best & is beautiful. It is such a fun experience to stay there for us. We park our truck & then walk to restaurants, shops, museums, coffee shops, & Kit Carson Park. The employees are welcoming & helpful if you need help with anything. The rooms are decorated uniquely & with lots of lively color! We love the porches a lot too. We’ve stayed in the Couse room, Sunshine Valley room, & the Blue Lady room. We like all of them but our favorite is the Blue Lady.

The rooms are well decorated with antiques and Native American art. The are spacious for the price and we always enjoy being here. The breakfast is wonderful and service excellent. We had a maintenance issue that was solved quickly after hours.

If you are visiting Taos and Casa Benavides has availability, just stay with them and do not look anywhere else. The accommodations are great, centrally located, and offer ample parking, not too far EV charging, and easy access to the city center. We are a family of four and had a last-minute scheduling conflict when our daughter had to work on Dec 24th. I called the front desk, and they were incredibly accommodating, shifting our reservation by a day without any additional charges. Upon arrival, they even upgraded us to an apartment because of a minor water issue in our original suite. The rooms were spotless and well-stocked, but what really sets them apart is the atmosphere—the rustic furniture and beautiful wall decor make the stay feel so much more authentic and special. The homemade breakfast was a true delight—don’t miss their “family favorite” or the baked egg dish! With almost everything in walking distance, Casa Benavides will be our first choice every time we visit Taos.

Have stayed there many times and have never been disappointed. Staff is very friendly and welcoming and the cleanliness is superb. Rooms are all different and this time I choose the Blue Lady room. It was bright and sunny as I requested. Had a beautiful mural painted on the wall... the room was beautifully decorated. Once again another great stay at Casa Benavides!

This is the second time we've been here over the past 4 years and we will ALWAYS try to stay here when we come to Taos we stayed two nights this time. First, the front desk people are great, not only in checking in but answering any questions we had about where to go or eat or shop or just hang around town. The Inn is located within easy walking distance to the plaza and other places, a perfect location to say the least. The breakfast was delicious and they allowed us to add and subtract items from our order as needed. I had the waffles and they were delicious. The room was nice and the bed very comfortable. The only tough thing about our room was that there wasn't a convenient desk for me to work on my laptop, but the ironing board made for a perfect "desk" so no harm, no foul. We had the opportunity to be waited on and schmooze with Ruthann, the daughter of Tom, the owner, and heard all about their story and how this Inn came to be. The price of the room was very fair and we'd recommend the Inn to one and all who want nice and comfy and good service and breakfast.

We stopped in for breakfast at the invitation of Ruthann. We dined on the lovely patio on a perfect Taos morning. The servers here could not be more personable and professional, not to mention cute. The breakfast was excellent. Between the three of us, we had a variety and it all was presented on beautiful southwestern dishes and tasted great. I recommend the house favorite, and add an egg or two in your favorite style. The quiche was also dynamite. While we didn't stay here, next time we need a place we will for sure stay here. I know of no one who is more hospitable than Ruthann and her father Tom.

This is a beautiful old school charming bed and breakfast !loved the breakfast and service from Addie at check in . I left my water bottle in the room and they were so nice to send it to me! Beautiful New Mexico decor and furnishings. Walking distance to town for shopping and restaurants. A must stay in Taos! Loved every min! Make note : the lobby closes about 7:30pm and many restaurants close at 8:00pm. So one night we went to Cids ( gourmet supermarket) picked up burritos, guacamole and chips and had a great dinner in outdoor seating area. A must stay in Taos.

I stayed for about an hour. The room smelled horrible. I and the other guest weren't sure if it was mold, mildew , the carpet or what. I was booked for three days. I asked them not to charge my card. They charged my card for three days that I didn't approve of. It was an unfortunate situation. We moved immediately to a new hotel , We couldn't handle the smell, all we were offered was a up upgrade for more money. I did call the city to inform them about the situation. They agreed I should have been refunded, but there was nothing I could do. I was taken advantage of. Once again, I would never recommend this place. It smelled old, moldy, and of mildew. The bedding did not seem to be clean either, and there were spiders in the bathroom. I was also informed that the carpet had recently been cleaned, It didn't meet my standards. I will never return again or suggest this place to anybody!!! It's unfortunate. I feel very ripped off!!

My friend and I visited Taos last month and chose Casa Benavides for our stay. It's located very close to the town plaza and is within easy walking distance of many tourist sites and shops. The layout of the building proved to be a bit of a puzzle for us; we parked in the back parking lot (there is no street parking in front or on the side) and it took us a few failed attempts to find our way around to the front door and main building. Many thanks to Tessie, who checked us in on our arrival. She was the soul of hospitality, greeting us with a warm welcome and a quick tour of the property. We booked the Georgia O'Keeffe suite of two separate bedrooms, each with a queen bed. The artistic bent of the owners is evident in the little touches; Tessie noted that one of the owners had painted the lampshades earlier that day, to harmonize with the O'Keeffe paintings in the rooms. The breakfasts each day were delicious, and we appreciated the kindness and efficiency of the breakfast room staff. The menu tended to be fairly similar each day (yogurt, granola and peaches were always the first course during our stay). Our suite was of ample size for two people, with plenty of room to spread out. There were some unusual features which were a bit discomforting but might be easily remedied: * One room is larger than the other, and this room has built-in shelves and small table and chairs--and was, therefore, where we gathered to play board games and to plan our daily adventures. However, the lighting in this room was quite poor. There was a ceiling fan but no overhead light; only three table lamps which did not sufficiently illuminate the sitting area. The window in the room faced the courtyard and did not receive a great deal of sunlight. The other, smaller room had a ceiling fan with a light fixture, and it was excellent for lighting the room. But there was no place to sit, other than a small straight-backed chair, or on the bed. It would make good sense to add a light fixture to the ceiling fan in the larger room so that guests could easily sit at the table and see what they were doing. * The larger room was also the only room with a closet. It was big enough for both of us to hang up our clothes, but it would be nice to have at least a hook or small rack in the smaller room for a guest to place articles of clothing, so they would not have to wake up their roommate just to get their clothes in the morning. * The table and all the chairs were clearly vintage antiques and very pretty, but they were not very comfortable. They were crafted for people much shorter than us; we used pillows on the seats to create a standard height to sit on. It might be useful to have at least one chair that would accommodate someone taller than 5 feet. * The bathroom was well-placed in between the two bedrooms. It was lovely but, again, not very useful for two guests. There was a thin wooden shelf on the wall above the toilet and another shelf on the wall by the sink, but it would be helpful to have a standard-sized medicine cabinet in lieu of the thin wooden shelf. The sink was a pedestal variety and so did not have any vanity space, nor was there space elsewhere to place our toiletries. A major improvement for the property would be the installation of sufficient and clear signage. Again, directions from the parking lot to the main building and reception would be very much appreciated; artful signs could be attached to or painted on the adobe walls without disturbing the ambience of the Casa. Signage that directed guests through each of the courtyards (there are three) and through the main building would also be helpful. Even signs that lead to the ice machine would be appreciated. A small frustration was the inaccessibility of the main building when staff were not present. The notice in our room stated that the main building is open until a particular time in the evening, but this is not correct. We were told by the older gentleman at the front desk that the main building is locked up after the last guest has checked in and is not opened again until breakfast is served. On one evening, the doors were locked by 4:30 pm. And on the day we checked out, all the doors to the main building except the front entrance were locked as soon as breakfast service was finished. The difficulty with this arrangement is that, whenever the main building is locked, guests do not have access to the ice machine, public restroom, or the main sitting area with books and comfortable furniture. A notice to this effect in the guest rooms would at least forewarn guests that they need to take care of getting ice, etc., during the time that staff is present. Our stay at Casa Benavides was pleasant, but it could have been even more memorable if these small considerations could have been attended to. We look forward to returning to the Casa on our next visit to Taos to see the improvements that are made.

Housekeeper stole my jewelry! When I called to arrange for them to ship the jewelry that I forgot in the room after checking out on 8/14/23, the front desk agent told me the housekeeper did not find it. I am confident it was left in the bathroom. The three pieces of jewelry were not particularly expensive but they had sentimental value and one of them cannot be replaced. Upon arrival on 8/10/23, the room was fairly clean but the bathroom had very little toilet paper, soap, etc. The bed and pillows were comfortable. The breakfast was exceptional, and the overall service was fine. If it weren't for the stolen jewelry I would have given Casa Benevides 5-stars but because of this I will never stay there again and I will tell anyone I can about the theft.

Great staff and breakfast and a welcome place in the heart of Taos. Rooms are each themed.

We recently stayed at Casa Benavides and it was another enjoyable visit. This business is family owned and operated. The rooms are very comfortable with names and decorations related to the area. The beds are always comfortable. Being located within walking distance to the Taos Plaza and a number of excellent restaurants and art galleries is another huge plus. Breakfast is superb. Offering hot dishes based upon the area's culture that are delicious. Included is homemade granola with peaches and yogurt as well as fresh muffin of your choice. Coffee is hot and flavorful! Family and staff are very friendly and helpful. This place has become home away from home for us! Treat yourself to visit soon!

There's no way I could ever say enough about Casa Benavides. It's an amazing place to stay. Close to the Plaza and numerous galleries and restaurants. I have stayed there for years and have never been disappointed in any way. The individual rooms are tastefully decorated in southwest themes with wonderful antiques. There are patios all over the property made for relaxing and enjoying the surroundings. Breakfast is a real treat. The yogurt, fruit and granola is wonderful!!! Their homemade to order breakfast will start your day on the right foot. After you've walked all over Taos and enjoyed your day, be sure to stop into the breakfast area between 3p and 5p for lemonade, hot and cold teas and delicious baked treats of cookies, bars and cakes. You won't be disappointed.

I would absolutely recommend staying here for so many reasons as long as you're aware of a couple of things first to avoid disappointment. There is no more afternoon tea due to covid and that was sort of disappointing since all the reviews I read mentioned it. Not all rooms have A/C!! In the summer, Be sure to book one with A/C. Of course, I expected AC only to learn our room didn't have it and we were there during an awful heat wave in July. Now, the unique, homey decor of our room and lobby/restaurant was absolutely adorable and the location couldn't be any better for strolling to everything. Our breakfast was really top notch though! Servers were so quiet but truly so kind and polite. I highly recommend the "family favorite" on the menu!! It doesn't say it has eggs, but I asked and it does have it on top. It was delicious. All the plates/mugs were artsy and simply beautiful too.

This is a historic downtown inn in Taos New Mexico. And what a delightful place to stop at.

Great bed & breakfast. Room is huge and has an authentic NM vibe. The staff here is extremely friendly and thoughtful. This place is family owned and the family makes you breakfast and serves you each morning. They are great! Truly don't have anything to complain about.

Just freaking awesome! When I booked my first trip ever to Taos, I had no idea what to expect. Looking for lodging I, by accident, ran into Casa Benavides Bed & Breakfast Inn and with some hesitation I thought I give it a try. That turned out to be one of the best decisions I made o this trip. The place is very classy, well run and extremely well organized. It is located right at the center of things and only a block away from the Plaza. All you have to do is roll out of your very cozy bed, grab your delicious cup of coffee and breakfast in their dinning room and stroll down the street to the plaza where you can spend a good hour or more window shopping. Then grab a map and treat yourself to a walking tour of the historic Taos. I loved my stay at Casa Benavides Bed & Breakfast Inn and will certainly stay there again when I return to Taos for my second visit.

The woman who checked us in was very nice and helpful, and the location is great. The breakfast was fine. We stayed in the El Vaquero room. It was a very dark room with dark walls and not much lighting. We had to use flashlights to look in our suitcase. We went out to dinner with our friends who were also staying there. When we came back, our friends could not find their keys. You only have keys to the building where your room is in. We went to the building where the lobby is and the doors were locked and it was raining very hard. They were closed for the night and there was no sign of anyone around or who to contact if the need arises. We were all looking through the windows in the main building when we saw the nice woman who checked us in. She was getting ready to go home but opened the door. Our friends, at that very point, found their keys. We usually stay at B&B's and there is always a phone number posted if you need something after hours. Maybe they had a sign but we couldn't find it.

Stayed here for two nights on a girls trip. This grounds and rooms are beautifully maintained. The service was fantastic. The location is perfect for wandering around Taos. And the breakfast was so good both days!!

Truly enjoyed our stay here. The place was packed so we thought it'd be super loud but once we turned on the AC we couldn't hear anything. The AC worked well - which was a super bonus. The room was quite large and the bed was very comfy. My only complaints are that the TV was kinda small - which didn't really matter - and that there was no countertop in the bathroom to hold my wife and mine's toiletries. We were only here for 2 nights so we worked around it. We had the breakfast both days and it was very good, too

Love this B&B. We have stayed a couple times and each time has been a great experience. It is a perfectly located close to the square and all the rooms are cozy and individually themed. The afternoon tea and baked goods is a perfect start to your stay. And then breakfast in the main dining room is wonderful and the staff is very warm and helpful. And don't forget to try their homemade granola it is so tasty and always is a special treat.

Wow! It's hard to believe we stayed at the same place...maybe it was the room. Don't stay in the Guatemala room or a room that has another room above it. On the plus side the location is great for downtown walking and the breakfast is tasty. It's not your traditional B&B, more like a motel that has a breakfast/snacks service. The kitchen staff is very friendly (much more so than the rest) and they provide a little late-afternoon sweets and refreshments. For the room, the decor is fine, but it falls apart in the details. They seem to be refreshing the towels, the smaller ones are new and soft, while the bath towels are worn, scratchy and smell musty. The sheets are worn, no cover on the box spring. The rooms have a bright light outside that lit up our room all night due to white curtains and a glass door, plus as soon as the sun comes up the room is super bright. We could hear every step of the people above us and our room was close enough to the kitchen that you could hear the motors running and people talking early in the morning. In the evening the shower is good...but come morning it continually switched from cold to super hot. Would not return...

If I could give Casa Benavides more stars, I would. This adorable Inn is right in town, truly the perfect location. Breakfast in the morning was OUTSTANDING, came with the room rate, and the ladies running the show were so kind and attentive. I can't wait to come back to this Bed and Breakfast next time I want to visit Taos.

This place was so charming and the staff members were warm and inviting. I checked into a lobby with beautiful woodwork and vibrant art. They were serving tea, coffee and the most amazing home made desserts. The room was perfect. Great mattress with all the amenities. The breakfast was absolutely a perfect way to end my stay. I would love to go back and stay for a longer period of time.

Absolutely loved this place The staff are amazing and the inn is so beautiful Loved our three night stay in Taos The location is great The best homemade granola too!

Have you ever seen an episode of Twilight Zone...yah, that's what it felt staying at this place. Arrived to a deserted, weed filled, empty of any sign of life, shabby hotel. Finally found our room key taped on a door and entered into a huge room with tattered linens, worn out furniture, crumbling tile and grout. Seriously, the bed sheets don't fit the bed..a couple of flat pillows...this place is sad and bereft of comfort. At no time were we welcomed or greeted by anyone. Bed and breakfast?...don't get your hopes up...no breakfast, not even snacks in the room...nothing and yet...we were charged full price...that's $450 for two uncomfortable nights! We feel very ripped off and offer this warning to you. We understand Covid restrictions but this place is a dump and looks like it has been for quite awhile. Go somewhere else.

Property fraudulently charged my card for a "no prepayment needed" reservation through a 3rd party site. REFUSED to reverse the charges despite 3re party telling them to. Such poor customer service. Dont list on 3rd party sites if you are not willing to abide by rules!

Lovely, convenient historic Inn. The staff goes above & beyond trying to make your stay as comfortable & friendly as possible. If you have any questions or needs they are prompt to assist. Wonderful breakfast & beautiful lobby. The thick adobe walls of the rooms assure a quiet space.

Clean, quiet, and walking distance to the best part of Taos. Stayed here on our New Mexico road trip; was our best stop. Comfy, air conditioned rooms (WiFi only in common building), a delicious breakfast each morning (beginning at 7:30am) and afternoon tea (3-5pm). The ladies who prep and serve are dynamos in the kitchen (everything was delicious...hot egg dish, fresh muffins...YUMMMM) and make sure each guest is well-cared for! Book early and get a better deal.

Just.... So AMAZING! We arrived in Taos late at night & were greeted with so much kind hospitality. The room: so cute & different! From walking up the blue wooden steps, to the room name plate, to the ceiling's rustic wooden beams to the Spanish decor & tiles lining our bathroom shower ~ the comfy bed and cute covers... I just loved all of it. You can tell serious effort was put in & we appreciated it. Shops: walking distance to bars/art galleries/shops/etc. seriously perfect spot. A ski rental place was a only a 3 min drive. Breakfast: didn't realize a breakfast was included but omg it was amazing. It's from 7:30a-9:00 or 9:30 ish and they also have afternoon tea (at the time of our visit). It was all so DELICIOUS! Even the table was decked out in Spanish place settings There's just so much to say but I'll leave it at this: Thank you for taking the time to be so accommodating when you didn't have to be, our trip was made a million times easier. And thank you for being so genuinely kind & letting us stay in such good energy & such a cool environment. We will definitely be back again (:

My wife and I unexpectedly had to extend our stay in Taos without a place to stay. We thankfully found Casa Benavides. The staff is incredibly attentive, the rooms very comfortable, the location is ideal and central to Taos and the breakfast is a great way to start the day. Although we found them by accident Casa Benavides will become a regular on our trips through New Mexico.

I really enjoyed my stay here. It's not your typical B & B. The whole place is done in a traditional adobe style and contains about 30 individual different rooms, spaced out over a campus-like environment. The main big building has a lobby, lounge and a large dining room. There's also an outdoor patio right next to the dining room. It was the off season during my stay, so they were only operating about 5 rooms at the time. My room was located right across from the lobby which was super convenient for me. Regarding my room, sure it wasn't perfect, but it was comfy, clean, and it had an actual working adobe fireplace in the corner. Real hardwood floors and real wooden beams in the ceiling too. Real New Mexican. The complimentary breakfast was great and run by a little old lady named Cecilla. No menu. Just tell her what you want. My God if I could have taken home that large jar of granola I would have. It was the best granola I've ever had. When you consider you're probably receiving about a $15 breakfast here, the price of the room doesn't seem so bad. I read that one reviewer wasn't happy with his room, but all I can say is that perhaps the rooms farther away from the lobby don't get best attention like the ones closer to the lobby. If I were to stay here again, I would request again a room close to the lobby. I suspect those closer rooms get more frequent usage and therefore get better attention than the rooms which are used sparingly throughout the year. That's just my guess.

Excellent choice for a stay in Taos. We wanted to be close to the plaza and Casa Benavides did not disappoint. The room we stayed in was nice and secluded, everything we wanted to do was within walking distance, and the breakfast is amazing. I'd strongly recommend the baked egg dish with red chile. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. Afternoon tea and pastries is great too (I especially enjoyed the apple bread). We'll definitely be staying here every time we visit Taos!

We really enjoyed our stay & definitely would stay here again. The afternoon tea was a happy surprise all homemade desserts & wonderful home brewed ice tea was delicious! Our room was comfortable with nice bathroom The breakfast was so yummy ! Love love love this place

Positives: location is great; can't be beat as you can walk to most places. Breakfast is awesome and staff serving breakfast are great. They are warm and meet your needs. We stayed in the San Juan room - right on the street so had to keep drapes closed. Bed sagged in the middle; bathroom facet needed repair. Overall this particular room needs some investment. It was fine to stay in for the two nights we were there.

Perfect location to the plaza. Delicious breakfast and tea sweets. The best granola! Friendly and thoughtful staff. Beautiful art throughout the establishment. Each room is private, spacious and individually decorated. Would have been a 5 except that the bed spread, accessories and bath towels are starting to show wear. Would stay again if in the Taos area.

We had a lovely stay at Casa Benavides. Here are the highlights of what to expect. Pros: comfortable, clean rooms with signature New Mexico style, convenient location within a short walking distance of the plaza and other points of interest, friendly staff that is willing to help in every way to make your stay enjoyable and a fully served breakfast that consists of several delicious hot and cold items. Breakfast was my favorite amenity by far, muffins fresh from the oven, green chili frittatas and the homemade granola was sooo good! It really makes the price a great value with the money you save by not purchasing breakfast in town. They also have a lovely teatime spread with coffee, teas and assorted pastries. A perfect midday treat! Cons: The only significant con is that the rooms differ a bit from the descriptions. (i.e. Painted Dessert doesn't have a private balcony, more like a shared table and chairs outside in the walkway and the view leaves much to be desired of the mountains.) Also, but not as important, the televisions are old with poor quality displays. All in all our stay was wonderful and we would definitely stay here again when in the area.

Absolutely love this place! The rooms are spacious, the location is perfect, the breakfast is amazing, and the staff is extremely nice. We will be back!

The room was comfortable and check-in was seamless. The poor rating is based on two important issues: After sitting in the breakfast hall for 10 minutes, we were given coffee only after shamelessly raising our empty coffee cups in the air. Not sure if it was instant coffee or just terribly brewed Folgers. But not drinkable. Another 10 minutes went by and no one had even glanced in our direction, let alone taken our orders. We left and had breakfast at the Taos Diner II which was amazing and had good service. Other complaint: If check-out time is at 11am, why on earth would you try to come into our room at 9:30???!!!

LOVED this place. The room was perfectly fine. The shampoo and conditioner was fantastic. The breakfast the next morning was AMAZING. It was so perfect. The yogurt with fresh delicious peaches and the GRANOLA - my goodness. Besides the hot dishes were great. It was just a great stay overall and i dream about the breakfast.

The first thing to know here is that pretty much every room is different -- and a different price. This is an amalgamation of at least a half dozen different properties and tiny inns -- from houses that used to be single-family dwellings, to literal motor-hotel kinds of rooms. Our favorite room has a king bed, in the first building facing Kit Carson -- a huge, high-ceiling'd place full of heavy NM furniture, pottery, icons, and art. It's a little on the pricey side for what we normally spend, but the location can't be beat -- and the place is terrifically comfortable. Their breakfasts feature an excellent egg cassarole, and their granola mix served with yogurt, as well as many pastry/muffin kinds of treats -- but the granola is what I liked best. I've just about given up on B&Bs -- but this one is a great night's (or week's) stay. Just a lovely place -- cobbled together from all kinds of architecture, furnishings, and historical periods.

Stayed in this B&B with my mother on a quick weekend trip to Taos. The location is very convenient for walking to galleries and shops as well as the plaza. The historic buildings are beautiful and each of the many rooms are a little different. Upon our arrival, their cookie and tea time was taking place with probably a dozen different kinds of delicious cookies to choose from. The weather was chilly while we were visiting, but the room stayed very cozy and warm. We stayed in the San Tomas room and it was sunny, beautiful and authentic with retablos and santos as decorations, saltillo tile flooring, a beautiful wood-burning fireplace (which we didn't even need to use) and a nice big king bed with luxurious bedding. In the morning, head into the dining room for breakfast. Their house-made granola is to die for (I'm still trying to figure out how to copy it) and you will also receive yogurt, milk, coffee, orange juice, a choice of muffins, and finally a choice of a hot dish. Everything was wonderful. I'll have a hard time choosing any other place to stay in Taos from now on.

We had a mixed experience here. The staff were all lovely and made us feel very welcome. Breakfast was delicious and the main lodge building and dining room are beautiful. The location is also fantastic and we loved being within walking distance of the town center. However, our room (white buckskin) was disappointing. When we first arrived, it was obvious that they had just finished cleaning our unit and there was a strong chemical smell. I don't typically have trouble with that sort of thing but It was so pungent it was hard to breathe. We would have asked for another room but we knew ours was the only 2 bedroom unit available, so we opened some windows and lived with it. We stayed in a unit two separate bedrooms (since we were traveling with a baby who sleeps best in her own room). The convenience of having a kitchen and 2nd bedroom was fantastic and exactly what we needed. The decor was nice as well, it was obvious that someone had taken care to decorate the space with interesting art and antiques. However, all of the actual furniture (bed, sofa & chair) was very uncomfortable. It felt like castoffs; very worn and dated. Nothing like the pictures of the other nicely appointed rooms on the website. The king size bed was lumpy and hard as a rock (I think a good mattress cover would go a long ways here), and the sofa and chair felt worn out and saggy. Traveling with a baby means that we spent at least part of each day and evening hanging out in the room while she slept, so we likely spent more time inside than the typical guest, but we could honestly never get comfortable enough to enjoy that time very much. The apartment is on the lower level and is next door to the maintenance/service room. The patio outside our door was used for storage of boxes of janitorial supplies, large bags of garbage, etc. Being an older building, we also heard every foot step of the folks above us. Overall, we would return but would choose a different room next time.

My friends and I were camping north of Taos for a few days, when an unidentified animal incident encouraged us to find a hotel for our last night. Given that April is low season, we were able to negotiate a fantastic rate on a double queen room. The hotel is absolutely beautiful and has so much personal detail. The owners have amazing taste and feature some incredible paintings on site. Apparently the inn used to be an artist's residence turned government building, which was then transformed by the owner's father. It's definitely worth a walk around the grounds to check the place out. Since breakfast was included with our room, we were sure to be there bright and early. The staff was very doting and sweet, and the food was great (homemade granola with fresh peaches and cream!)...not to mention the gorgeous hand painted dishes! We had a great time at Casa Benavides. The location is superb (right off the main strip within easy walking distance to restaurants, shops, etc.), the inn was top notch, and the staff was very attentive. I can't wait to get back here in the future!

We Keep Going Back! Everyone we recommend it to Love this B&B. All the rooms are different. You can find something for every price range. The Chimayo room had a very firm bed that we didn't care for in the past, but every other room has been great. Breakfast is always yummy and plentiful with quick friendly service (waited a little longer one time when they were very busy, but it was worth the wait). Wifi is updated and works great thru out the property. The building is beautiful old Taos architecture with a relaxing ambiance. A/C worked great and is much appreciated in this older bldg. in summer months. Best of all is the close location and short walk to the plaza!

No one should pass up the chance of staying at such a quaint B & B. The McCarthy's have provided an excellent presentation of not only cute rooms with the small amenities of excellent little wash gels but the tea time (3pm daily) is to die for, amazingly delicious within a well decorated dining room. The most impressive morning breakfast we have ever had the pleasure of dining. You will not go away hungry. Home made muffins, egg casserole, yogurt with homemade granola and juice. They can be dubbed excellent B&B chefs And You don't have to go out and find better coffee than what they served. Ahhhhhh~! Only 2 blocks from the old downtown plaza where you;ll find bohemian shops and great dining, Don't miss out on the opportunity.

I have stayed at this B&B many times over the years and highly recommend it as a warm, friendly family owned place to spend your time in Taos. The breakfast and afternoon tea is magnificent home made food. The plaza and downtown shopping is in walking distance and lunch and dinner restaurants as well. I look forward to many more years there with my family and friends!!!!

I was hesitant to book a room here because it was a little outside my budget, but once I arrived I realized it's worth every cent. The property is gorgeous and within walking distance to so many great shops and restaurants. I wish we could have stayed longer to explore more. The room itself was comfortable and well-appointed. Each room is different, and I wish we could have seen all of them. The conference area is beautiful and we wandered in just to look at the art and decor. My kids said breakfast was the best part of the whole trip (don't tell our visiting relatives we said that!) and we loved the muffins, fruit and homemade granola. I figured that was breakfast, then a staff person asked if we were ready to order the hot breakfast. There's more?! I must live under a rock. I was floored (in a good way). I was also impressed at how hard the staff works for their guests. During breakfast, it's all hands on deck. I'm pretty sure I saw the owner there, working in the kitchen and serving guests. Late one evening, the heat wasn't working well and the owner's son (I should have gotten names) let me know before I even realized there was a problem. Somehow they got the heat working and we had a comfortable night in the room. I'll stay here every time I visit Taos.

A wonderful place to stay in Taos. Perfectly situated in the heart of old town......each room individually decorated and to top it off, they offer a delicious breakfast (free w/room). Super friendly staff, highly recommended.

I love this taos bed and breakfast. Each room is individually designed so it's exciting to choose between the different exotic themes. The innkeepers, Barbara and Tom, have been locals their entire life and have loads of stories to share. The food is delicious and the location is incredibly central

Such a wonderful surprise. Great room tasty homemade breakfast gracious staff. Walking distance from Taos square and many restaurants and attractions. Great find

This is a hidden secret in Taos. The service was amazing. The pricing is great and the breakfast was delicious. Could not have asked for anything more! Great job to the staff and I highly recommend this to everyone!!

Can't believe I didn't review sooner! We were here 10 years ago for our honeymoon. The place is a gem. Our favorite room was a bit run down like it was 10 years ago: toilet handle still sticks, thermostat didn't work, electric sockets filled with extension cords, the mattress was the same old thing as well. Needs a new one. The room was otherwise comfy and clean. Amazing breakfast. Famous granola. Sweet staff. Great location for walking Taos. The place just glows with joy.