- Type: Inns
NileGuide Expert tip:
Check out the D.H. Lawrence drawings in the lobby. They may not be great, but in their day they were scandalous to get the famous writer kicked out of England.
Description:
Finally, Taos has a recommendable hotel on the plaza. A $3-million renovation to this historic property built in 1880 has turned it into a comfortable, fun spot with a stellar location. The charismatic Taos figure Saki Kavaras put this hotel on the society map in the 1930s, when, most notably, British author D. H. Lawrence frequented it. His legacy is preserved in a unique D. H. Lawrence Forbidden Art Museum, where some of his risqué paintings hang -- a must-see even if you don't stay here (free for guests; $3 for nonguests). Rooms are set off broad hallways, each styled in earth tones, Southwestern furnishings, and tile bathrooms. Standards are small, each with a queen-size bed. Your better bet is to reserve a plaza or deluxe plaza room, or a suite. These are larger, with king beds. My favorite rooms are nos. 201 and 301, which overlook the plaza. Groups can rent the whole top floor (or the whole hotel), which includes a full kitchen suite. Joseph's Table, one of Taos' finest restaurants, is off the lobby.
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User Reviews for Hotel La Fonda de Taos
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Quaint, Historic, Great Location and Wonderful Service
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This boutique hotel was lovely. A lot of history and character, and right on the square so the location is great. I drove from OKC and arrived around 6:30 p.m. The staff was so accommodating...
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- posted on 11.19.12
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Great stay in Taos
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This boutique style hotel in Taos was lovely. I had an Adobe style fireplace in my room. The room was relatively small but had great amenities including ear plugs for those snoring...
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- posted on 11.16.12
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Quaint
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We were supposed to travel to New York City but, between Sandy and the nor'easter, we chose to stay closer to home. Consequently, Taos presented itself as a viable lastl minute...
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Awards:
Frommer's
- Recommended 2010
- Details
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 800/833-2211
- fax: 575/758-8508
Address:
- 108 SOUTH PLAZA
- Taos, NM 87571
Amenities:
- business-facilities
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