Fodor's Expert Review Inn of the Governors

This rambling, reasonably priced hotel by the Santa Fe River is staffed by a polite, enthusiastic bunch. 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. Perks include a complimentary tea-and-sherry social each afternoon and a quite extensive breakfast buffet along with free Wi-Fi and newspapers. New Mexican dishes and lighter fare, including very good green-chile cheese burgers, are served in the very popular and reasonably priced bar-restaurant, Del Charro, which is also a favorite stop on the Santa Fe Margarita Trail.