Fodor's Expert Review Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi

Unassuming from the outside, this first-rate boutique hotel steps from the Plaza is one of Santa Fe's finest, with superb architectural detail and world-class artwork gracing both guest rooms and common areas. The prestigious Rosewood Hotel manages the property and has steadily and carefully upgraded the already sumptuous linens and furnishings over the years.

YOU SHOULD KNOW The inn's location nearly adjacent to the bustling Plaza is fantastic if you wish to be near museums and restaurants but could be a turnoff if you've come to New Mexico seeking a more secluded setting.

room

Each room has a beamed viga-and-latilla ceiling, kiva-style gas fireplace, antique Navajo rugs, handwoven fabrics, and organic toiletries (including sunblock). Other amenities include full concierge services, twice-daily maid service, exercise equipment upon request, and a library. Especially nice touches in this desert town are the humidifiers in each guest room. A few deluxe rooms have balconies.

lobby

Check-in takes place in a cozy lobby, but just beyond this area on the same floor, guests can relax in two wonderfully atmospheric common spaces, the intimate Living Room and the sun-filled Library, which opens to a small patio. Both rooms have ample seating, wood-burning fireplaces, and carefully curated artwork.

spa

There's no spa, but the hotel does offer in-room massage and aromatherapy. And in accommodations as cushy as these, it's easy to relax during one of these sessions with a well-trained body worker. These can be arranged with the concierge.

gym

The fitness center, though small, features top-of-the-line equipment from TechnoGym and Arke Core Centric Training, plus a good selection of free weights.

dining

The Inn of the Anasazi has long ranked among the top upscale dining experiences in Santa Fe, offering exceptional service and deftly executed contemporary cuisine. The menu changes seasonally to take advantage of local produce—examples might include roasted globe artichokes with pistachio pesto and Meyer lemon aioli, and Colorado lamb chops with heirloom carrots, young beets, and tzatziki. With stone walls patterned after ancient Pueblo ruins and soft, indirect lighting, the dining room offers a relaxing and romantic vibe for enjoying a special meal.

The prix-fixe lunches are one of the best deals in town among upscale Santa Fe restaurants.

drinking

With its plus sofas and lounge seating, the candlelit Anasazi Bar & Lounge is an inviting spot to sample premium tequilas from the hotel's impressive collection, while nibbling on pork-belly steam buns, achiote-glazed chicken nachos, and other tasty treats. We also love the well-curated selection of wines by the glass.