We are looking for upscale lodging within walking distance of the square. Any reviews (including specific room reviews) on the following 2 properties would be Oh So Helpful!
Inn on La Loma Plaza and Historic Taos Inn.
(specifically the Helen House rooms, which are the only ones available). Thanks Much to all!!

Fast lazy reply on my part; gotta go do some things -- type in TAOS hotels in the search box on top of page and find LOTS of threads with answers to this and other Taos Q's. Also just type in Taos for other info.
Debi

A friend stayed at El Monte Sagrado and thought it was fabulous, but I don't know that it's in the location you want.
http://www.elmontesagrado.com/hotel_...l_overview.asp

Here's a previous thread from '04(found by a search for upscale Taos) that said Historic Taos Inn was "cute and charming, but be prepared for a vintage kind of room."
http://fodors.com/forums/threadselec...1&tid=34538822

Trip Advisor has recent reviews of these:

Historic Taos Inn
http://tinyurl.com/2ft5ts

Inn on La Loma Plaza
http://tinyurl.com/ythtu2

I've read all the threads on Taos Hotels, gone to Trip Advisor etc. None specifically give me truly good and CURRENT insight into the two hotels I am looking at. If anyone has actually stayed at either one and can offer their reviews, I would appreciate it. Adios Amigos!