Inn of the Governors

This rambling, reasonably priced hotel property by the Santa Fe River is staffed by a polite, enthusiastic bunch. Perks include a complimentary tea-and-sherry social each afternoon and a quite extensive breakfast buffet along with free Wi-Fi and parking. Considering the wallet-friendly rates, the facilities are impressive, too, and include a small but lovely outdoor pool and one of the more atmospheric little saloons Downtown.

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room

The cheerful rooms have a Mexican theme, with bright colors, hand-painted folk art, feather pillows, Southwestern fabrics, and handmade furnishings; deluxe rooms also have balconies and fireplaces.

YOU SHOULD KNOW Many rooms are connected and accessed by exterior hallways. These are attractively designed and decorated with flower boxes, but if this is a negative for you, request one of the rooms set along an interior hallway.

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bathroom

Bathrooms are on the compact side and could use updating, although they're perfectly adequate, especially given the reasonable rates. You will find high-quality towels and excellent C.O. Bigelow bath products in each one.

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lobby

There's an attractive lobby with a fireplace, several armchairs and sofas, and Southwestern furnishings. It's a comfortable place to relax with a book or work on your laptop. Complimentary sherry, tea, and snacks are served here each afternoon.

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pool

Pools are a rarity in Downtown Santa Fe, and the one at the Inn of the Governors is compact but very attractive. It's fringed by a ivy-covered wall and is just off the lobby, and the patio furniture is new, comfortable, and stylish.

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Photo: The weather today was perfect. We sat by the pool under these gorgeous blue skies. Wish you were here. #santafenm #blueskies #poolside #innofthegovernors / @innofthegovernors

dining

It says a lot that even locals regularly frequent the hotel's lively and atmospheric bar and grill, Del Charro Saloon, which serves one of the city's best green-chile cheeseburgers (and chile fries) as well as frito pies, nachos, and other tasty pub grub. It's also one of the few places downtown that serves food until midnight (11 pm on Sundays). Rates also include an extensive hot breakfast buffet, which is served in the restaurant.

drinking

Del Charro Saloon is a festive spot for drinks, and the bar has been honored in a number of local polls for serving the best margarita in town.