Our Favorite Santa Fe Hotels for LGBTQ Travelers

Andrew Collins | February 06, 2018

One of the most progressive small cities in the country, Santa Fe has long had a sizable and highly visible LGBT population, and it's favorite destination among LGBT travelers, too, especially couples planning romantic getaways. Virtually every accommodation in the city is gay friendly, from larger hotels to small B&Bs, but these lodgings have cultivated a bit more of a devoted following. That said, all of the properties here draw a mixed crowd—there are no LGBT-exclusive properties in Santa Fe.

#6

Casa Escondida B&B

Why it made the list

This small property in Chimayó, along the fabled High Road to Taos, makes an effort to make LGBT travelers feel extremely welcome.

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#5

Sunrise Springs Spa Resort

Why it made the list

The sister spa retreat of LGBT-popular Ojo Caliente, this upscale resort on the south side of Santa Fe has a sizable following with the community. Many of the staff are LGBT, and the soaking pools and spa are hugely popular.

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#4

Inn at Vanessie

Why it made the list

One of the draws for LGBT travelers of staying at this upscale inn a few blocks west of the Plaza is that it adjoins Vanessie restaurant, which has an excellent cabaret lounge that's extremely popular with the local LGBT community.

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#3

Four Kachinas B&B

Why it made the list

An LGBT-owned sister inn to El Farolito, this cozy B&B with six warmly furnished rooms is a terrific option if you're seeking quiet and privacy, and most rooms have private exterior entrances.

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#2

Drury Plaza Hotel

Why it made the list

Downtown Santa Fe's newest full-service hotel is a charmer, with gorgeous common spaces and a hip and trendy rooftop perch, Bar Alto. The hotel has been a key sponsor of the annual Santa Fe Pride celebration in late June.

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#1

Inn of the Turquoise Bear

Why it made the list

Not are the owners of this rambling adobe inn on the southern edge of Downtown gay, the Turquoise Bear is also the former home of gay poet and scholar Witter Bynner, who lived here throughout the middle of the 20th century. Bynner entertained countless luminaries in this home, including W.H. Auden, Willa Cather, Stephen Spender, Georgia O'Keeffe, Christopher Isherwood, and Errol Flynn

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