Angelika & Dennis Chappell
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This hotel building is iconic. It's been featured in several movies and TV series. We decided to stay here because of its history. It's located on the historic plaza of this old New Mexican town which dates back to 1835. This is, I think, the second hotel building on this location. It dates to 1882.
: First off, they buck the trend of using key cards, by providing brass keys for the rooms. They're quite adamant about getting them back.
The front desk is not actually in the front. One has to walk through the lobby to find the desk. Not really a problem, but it took a bit of looking to find. We arrived on an apparently lively Saturday evening when there was much activity at the restaurant and bar that front the hotel. Ground floor is chock full of interesting photos, antiques, gift shop, the dining and evening venues. Two grand staircases lead up the second floor.
Our room was on the third floor on a side facing the building next door, so not much of a view. Not a problem. The room is, by some standards, a bit small. Nicely decorated with period looking lamps and artwork.Low pile carpet on all but the toilet/shower. Our room had a small room for the sink and clothes hanging bar (not a cabinet or closet) which led into the toilet/shower-bath. The bed was comfortable. There was lack of a USB connection for charging phones. It was apparent that the electrical connections had not been upgraded, but that's to be expected in a building of this age and history.
The only real negative: the shower: It took forever to get hot water in the shower. When it finally came, it was just very warm when the valve was full open and the cold shut off. The shower head does not move and is set high, pointing pretty much at the head of someone less than 6' tall.
Parking is just on the street. We were fortunate to find a spot right across on the plaza. If one is less fortunate, one might have a bit of a walk from parking to the hotel.
In all, staying in this historic hotel was very enjoyable. I recommend it.