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The hotels and motels along NM 68 (Paseo del Pueblo), most of them on the south side of town, suit every need and budget; rates vary little between big-name chains and smaller establishments—Hampton Inn is one of the best maintained of the chains. Make advance reservations and expect higher rates during ski season (usually from late December to early April, and especially for lodgings on the north side of town, closer to the ski area) and in the summer. The Taos Ski Valley has a number of condo and rental units, but there’s little reason to stay up here unless you’re in town expressly for skiing or perhaps hiking in summer—it’s too far from Taos proper to be a convenient base for exploring the rest of the area. The area's many B&Bs offer some of the best values, when you factor in typically hearty full breakfasts, personal service, and, often, roomy casitas with private entrances.
This well-maintained adobe-style hotel with a fun retro sign out front and the feel of an old-school Route 66 motel is a real gem. The park-like grounds include a swimming pool, picnic tables, a gazebo, and barbecue grills with complimentary charcoal and utensils. It's located close to Taos Pueblo, downtown Taos, and the north end of town.
Georgia O'Keeffe once lived and painted in a third-story room of the original inn; these days it's not as upscale—or expensive—as many other lodging options in Taos, and most rooms are in a newer building, but it has a shaded patio with large trees, a serviceable restaurant, and a collection of antique Navajo rugs. Many rooms have Pueblo-style fireplaces; some have balconies. There's country-western or rock music most nights in the Cantina, a popular spot for drinking and dancing.
