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Hotels

Hotel Andaluz

April 29, 2009

in Albuquerque, Hotels

This hotel in Albuquerque–the renovated La Posada/former Hilton–will finally be opening in September of this year, and the website is taking reservations.

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Taos Hotels

April 22, 2008

in 1st edition (OLD--DISREGARD!), Hotels, Taos

Fechin Inn (p. 117) is now the Wyndham WorldMark, a timeshare resort.

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Santa Fe Hotels

April 22, 2008

Budget Host (p. 53) is now a Red Roof Inn.
El Rey Inn (p. 54) is incorrectly placed on the map—it’s actually about midway between Llano St and 2nd St, so closer to the plaza than on the map.
Chapelle Street Casitas (p. 54) has changed its name to Adelante Casitas.
La Tienda and Duran House (p. 54) [...]

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Route 66 Hostel

July 23, 2007

This hostel in Albuquerque (p. 158) now has a website: www.rt66hostel.com.

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Brooks Street Inn

February 2, 2007

This B&B in Taos (p. 116) is shut.

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Route 66 Hostel

January 27, 2007

Prices at this Albuquerque place (p. 158) have gone up just a tiny bit, to $18 for dorm beds and $24-35 for private rooms. It’s not much, but it can make a difference to those on a serious budget.

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Albuquerque hotel news

September 29, 2006

El Vado Motel (p. 159) is closed.
La Posada de Albuquerque (p. 161) is also closed, but is under major renovation.  This is great news, because the place was on its last legs.

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Taos hotel change

September 29, 2006

Budget Host (p. 115) has a fresh coat of paint and wireless Internet access. Prices are now squarely in the $50–100 category—a double room is about $65 now. But it’s still the cleanest budget motel in Taos. Try to get one of the back-facing rooms, for less traffic noise, and if you want a non-smoking [...]

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Hotel Blue: warning

August 13, 2006

A reader just dropped me a note to say his experience at the Hotel Blue in Albuquerque (p. 159) was far less than satisfactory: the pool was closed, the airport shuttle was discontinued “until further notice,” the shower didn’t work, and his non-smoking room had an ashtray in it and smelled smoky. And then there [...]

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La Fonda de Taos

June 11, 2006

The hotel (p. 117) alerts me that not only is No. 301 a balcony room, but so is No. 302–which doubles your chances of securing a good deal and a view!

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Changing focus

May 29, 2006

Alma del Monte in Taos (p. 118) will no longer be functioning as a B&B after October 6, 2006–it’s shifting to a full house rental, for weddings, retreats, etc. So if this place sounds appealing, book your visit now…or plan on renting it out later with your whole gang of friends.

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I forgot to mention…

May 29, 2006

…that Rancho Jacona (p. 55), just outside of Santa Fe, has a swimming pool, which the makes the place even more desirable. Not the spot for people looking for a city break, but really a good deal for those who want a little bit of country life not far from all the sights, especially for [...]

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Closed

May 29, 2006

Grant Corner Inn (p. 56 and p. 58) in Santa Fe is closed.

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