We love staying in historic hotels & the Historic Taos Inn did not disappoint! Starting with the communications from the concierge, Mac, to the day we left, we were made to feel welcome & happy we stayed there. Our room was perfect! Located in a perfect place to walk to restaurants, stores & museums, we loved it! The bar area & restaurant were fun & the food was delicious. Divine, the hostess, was friendly & welcoming in Doc Martin’s. Three days were not enough, we will be back! Thanks, Mac, you’re the best of the best! Cheers!
Cee Gee
I was camping in northern New Mexico when I faced a health situation. I had to go into Taos to pick up a prescription, and a family member generously offered to get me a hotel/motel room for the night. I was supposed to end up at the Quality Inn, but they apparently sold the last pet friendly room just as my family member made the reservation online. After two hours of working things out with Booking(dot)com, my family member told me I had a reservation at the Historic Taos Inn.Wow! Despite the medical situation, it was my lucky night. It sure was a pleasure to stay at the Taos Inn.The lady who checked me in was super nice and called me "my dear." When she realized I had my dog with me, she moved me to a downstairs room, so it would be easier to take the dog out at night if necessary. She explained checkout to me and was exceptionally kind to me when I really needed some kindness.I stayed in a room with two twin beds in the main building. The room was interesting, with Southweste flair. The mattresses were on what seemed to be adobe platforms. I wondered if they would be comfortable, and the one I slept on certainly was! Instead of being side by side, the beds were head to head in the corner against two adjoining walls. It was visually interesting.The room was very clean. The bathroom was very clean too, and there were plenty of towels. There was a closet full of amenities too: two extra blankets, a fan, a space heater, an ironing board, and an iron.FYI, this room did not have a microwave or a refrigerator.I took my ice bucket to the Adobe Bar to get some ice. The bartender was very nice and personable and thanked me for staying there.Complimentary coffee and tea are available in the "library" in the mornings. That was nice, but having some pastries and/or muffins available for guests each morning would be even nicer.The checkout process went smoothly, and the young man working the desk that morning was very helpful.I really enjoyed my night at the Historic Taos Inn and not just because it felt good to take a long, hot shower and sleep in a real bed during my time of health problems. It was nice to spend time in such a safe and lovely space.Rooms: Some rooms are in the main building. Others are accessed from outside.Nearby activities: The Historic Taos Inn in located very close to Taos Plaza and not too far from Kit Carson Park.Safety: I felt safe. My room was in the main building. The doorknob lock locked automatically when the door shut completely. There was also a deadbolt lock that could be used from inside.Food & drinks: There is a restaurant and bar onsite. I didn't order from either, but I think you can get food and drink delivered to your room during the hours the restaurant and bar are open.Noteworthy details: Southwest style and vibe is very cool. Adobe walls and pottery as decor.
Service: 5
P. S. Murray
Excellent place. Loved the building/decor.Nice room. The room had a dresser hand built from 1830.Definitely will stay again.Noteworthy details: Doc Martin Restaurant - yum.
Service: 4
lisawH1037PS
This was our 4th or 5th visit to the Historic Taos Inn, the first being in 1992. We have always had lovely stays, but this one nearly caused my husband a trip to the hospital. We had asked for adjoining rooms, and my mother was given the room right next to us, which was perfect. The only problem with our room (203) was that the ceiling was very low in places, and my husband is 6"1" He bumped his head once or twice on a beam in the sitting room area, and at least once at the entryway to our bathroom, despite a "Watch Your Head" sign as one enters. My husband got up in the night to use the bathroom, and ducked his head as he went to step in, but didn't duck down far enough, and hit the top of his head so hard that he fell backward onto the floor. Fortunately, he only passed out for a couple of seconds, and I was able to administer a bag of ice to his head as he lay there. Despite his head being sore for a few days, my husband fortunately didn't have a severe injury. I'm sure many others have hit their heads in this room, perhaps some as hard as my husband had. A "Watch Your Head" sign is useless if there is no nightlight in the room. The best fix to this problem would be to cut out the low part of the bathroom entryway and increase the height about 6 inches. The same should be done for the low ceiling beam in the sitting area of the room. The rest of our stay was fine, and we enjoyed a cocktail in The Adobe Bar. We would definitely come again but will request not to be assigned a room with these dangerously low ceiling areas.
Ryan Martinez
Drinks are expensive here. $20 for a shot of tequila. Head across the street to the distillery for a $15 cocktail for a better deal.
Stephanie Palmer
We love Taos, we love Taos Inn, and now we love Charlie who saved the day upon check in! There was a mix up with our reservation due to a third party booking site so there were a few tense moments when we checked in at the front desk after a long day of travelling but Charlie’s excellent customer service and kindness saved the day. He sorted everything out and gave a gorgeous room that we have truly been enjoying! Thanks Charlie! Big shout out to ALL the amazing hardworking staff who really put in the effort with smiles and kindness to make guests feel welcome and taken care of - great team.Rooms: Beautiful and comfortable rooms - very pretty.Walkability: In the heart of beautiful historic centreFood & drinks: Great cocktails and live music in Adobe Bar
Service: 5
Corp_Traveller69
As a first-time visitor to Taos, we were pleasantly surprised by the warmth and patience of "Charlie" at the front office. He made sure this cute, folksy hotel was both professional and perfect for my party. People make all the difference and we thank the others, as well as Charlie. We look forward to staying here again, soon. Thanks!
eurotraveler
Hadn't stayed at the Historic Taos Inn for over 10 years, and I'm sad to say that time has not been kind to this place. Not sure if there's a shortage of staff or if Covid took its toll on the Inn (and all of Taos for that matter) but the place is worn and could use some TLC. The front desk and wait staffs are all very courteous. The food we had at the restaurant was fine. It's just that for what turned out to be approximately $300 per night, I was expecting a lot more. We stayed in one of the rooms off of a courtyard that hasn't seen a landscaping crew in some time. Honestly, walking through the courtyard to our room felt like we were walking through vacant lot. When we stayed before, the same areas were well tended and added to the feeling that you were staying someplace special. The rooms are tired and the AC in our room was very noisy and inconsistent. We were very much looking forward to visiting again but were sadly disappointed. Hope for the sake of Taos and travelers that they take steps to refurbish this place soon.
annajK3492FP
We stay here often. The location is great. Next to everything. There is always music in the lobby. The bar is really nice. Staff is amazing. Coffee is provided in the morning. Some rooms have a "Sky Light, " witch is interesting. I recommend staying here.
Excursion11587836818
I love the place and I haven't even stayed there yet! Something occurred that was out of my control and I had to cancel the 1st of my upcoming 3 night stay. Charlie really went to bat for me. He offered to speak to the owners about my regrettfully needing to miss the first day of a 3 day marathon wedding celebration and was able to have them waive the 72 hour cancellation fee. What a relief! Charlie is empathetic and kind, and I felt cared for, which is rare in these times of often dismal customer service. SO refreshing. I can't wait to stay here if they hire staff of Charlie's calibre!
The Taos Inn is a wonderful, classic old hotel constructed with mud bricks, a building tradition brought to the New World by the Spanish who inherited the technique from the Moors (Arabs) who ruled Andulacia (Southern Spain) for eight hundred years. The Taos Inn will give you a taste of Old New Mexico. The staff are very friendly and accommodating and the location in the centre of Taos could not be better.
Amy Kapp Parthemore
This is a hotel that you want to come to for drinks, not the hotel to stay in.The service here is great - the front desk and bar folks are lovely - but the rooms are not. Sloping floors, window mounted AC that has no automatic settings, weird layout, fireplace you can't use. The parking is weird to get into and out of.Huge crowd in the restaurant and bar at night.And there's a lot of construction on the road where Taos Inn is right now, and it doesn't look like it will end soon. The result is traffic, noise, and crazy sidewalks.
Service: 5
Daniel S Vasey
Huge shoutout to Charlie and Maxine. I arrived early to realize I made an error in my reservation. They went above and beyond to hook me up. Such great service and a lovely room.
Service: 5
Mary Lee
This hotel is in a great location. That was the only good thing about it. We booked online directly through their website and based our decision on the pictures of the rooms. When we arrived the person at the check in desk seemed annoyed to have to check us in, and gave us what I assume must be the worst room in the inn. It was absolutely nothing like the various rooms shown on their website. It’s old and dated and does not resemble any pictures they have posted. And the wall heat unit is still putting out heat even though we have turned off the heat. The heater itself has an open panel with exposed wires. We have the AC running and a box fan (provided by hotel) and it is still hot. The temperature outside is currently 61 degrees so it’s not the result of a heat wave. After we checked in, we went on the website and saw that they still had available rooms - maybe one of those were the rooms that have received good reviews. I know it wasn’t this one! Overall a very disappointing experience. Would not recommend or return.
Service: 1
plhelzer
Very disappointed in the overall condition of the Inn. Hallways were tatty, courtyard in disrepair and room in need of a total renovation. We stayed here years ago and we’re so sorry to see the Inn’s decline. The location of the Inn is still great however the tow n plaza is under construction currently.
We love staying in historic hotels & the Historic Taos Inn did not disappoint! Starting with the communications from the concierge, Mac, to the day we left, we were made to feel welcome & happy we stayed there. Our room was perfect! Located in a perfect place to walk to restaurants, stores & museums, we loved it! The bar area & restaurant were fun & the food was delicious. Divine, the hostess, was friendly & welcoming in Doc Martin’s. Three days were not enough, we will be back! Thanks, Mac, you’re the best of the best! Cheers!
I was camping in northern New Mexico when I faced a health situation. I had to go into Taos to pick up a prescription, and a family member generously offered to get me a hotel/motel room for the night. I was supposed to end up at the Quality Inn, but they apparently sold the last pet friendly room just as my family member made the reservation online. After two hours of working things out with Booking(dot)com, my family member told me I had a reservation at the Historic Taos Inn.Wow! Despite the medical situation, it was my lucky night. It sure was a pleasure to stay at the Taos Inn.The lady who checked me in was super nice and called me "my dear." When she realized I had my dog with me, she moved me to a downstairs room, so it would be easier to take the dog out at night if necessary. She explained checkout to me and was exceptionally kind to me when I really needed some kindness.I stayed in a room with two twin beds in the main building. The room was interesting, with Southweste flair. The mattresses were on what seemed to be adobe platforms. I wondered if they would be comfortable, and the one I slept on certainly was! Instead of being side by side, the beds were head to head in the corner against two adjoining walls. It was visually interesting.The room was very clean. The bathroom was very clean too, and there were plenty of towels. There was a closet full of amenities too: two extra blankets, a fan, a space heater, an ironing board, and an iron.FYI, this room did not have a microwave or a refrigerator.I took my ice bucket to the Adobe Bar to get some ice. The bartender was very nice and personable and thanked me for staying there.Complimentary coffee and tea are available in the "library" in the mornings. That was nice, but having some pastries and/or muffins available for guests each morning would be even nicer.The checkout process went smoothly, and the young man working the desk that morning was very helpful.I really enjoyed my night at the Historic Taos Inn and not just because it felt good to take a long, hot shower and sleep in a real bed during my time of health problems. It was nice to spend time in such a safe and lovely space.Rooms: Some rooms are in the main building. Others are accessed from outside.Nearby activities: The Historic Taos Inn in located very close to Taos Plaza and not too far from Kit Carson Park.Safety: I felt safe. My room was in the main building. The doorknob lock locked automatically when the door shut completely. There was also a deadbolt lock that could be used from inside.Food & drinks: There is a restaurant and bar onsite. I didn't order from either, but I think you can get food and drink delivered to your room during the hours the restaurant and bar are open.Noteworthy details: Southwest style and vibe is very cool. Adobe walls and pottery as decor.
Service: 5
Excellent place. Loved the building/decor.Nice room. The room had a dresser hand built from 1830.Definitely will stay again.Noteworthy details: Doc Martin Restaurant - yum.
Service: 4
This was our 4th or 5th visit to the Historic Taos Inn, the first being in 1992. We have always had lovely stays, but this one nearly caused my husband a trip to the hospital. We had asked for adjoining rooms, and my mother was given the room right next to us, which was perfect. The only problem with our room (203) was that the ceiling was very low in places, and my husband is 6"1" He bumped his head once or twice on a beam in the sitting room area, and at least once at the entryway to our bathroom, despite a "Watch Your Head" sign as one enters. My husband got up in the night to use the bathroom, and ducked his head as he went to step in, but didn't duck down far enough, and hit the top of his head so hard that he fell backward onto the floor. Fortunately, he only passed out for a couple of seconds, and I was able to administer a bag of ice to his head as he lay there. Despite his head being sore for a few days, my husband fortunately didn't have a severe injury. I'm sure many others have hit their heads in this room, perhaps some as hard as my husband had. A "Watch Your Head" sign is useless if there is no nightlight in the room. The best fix to this problem would be to cut out the low part of the bathroom entryway and increase the height about 6 inches. The same should be done for the low ceiling beam in the sitting area of the room. The rest of our stay was fine, and we enjoyed a cocktail in The Adobe Bar. We would definitely come again but will request not to be assigned a room with these dangerously low ceiling areas.
Drinks are expensive here. $20 for a shot of tequila. Head across the street to the distillery for a $15 cocktail for a better deal.
We love Taos, we love Taos Inn, and now we love Charlie who saved the day upon check in! There was a mix up with our reservation due to a third party booking site so there were a few tense moments when we checked in at the front desk after a long day of travelling but Charlie’s excellent customer service and kindness saved the day. He sorted everything out and gave a gorgeous room that we have truly been enjoying! Thanks Charlie! Big shout out to ALL the amazing hardworking staff who really put in the effort with smiles and kindness to make guests feel welcome and taken care of - great team.Rooms: Beautiful and comfortable rooms - very pretty.Walkability: In the heart of beautiful historic centreFood & drinks: Great cocktails and live music in Adobe Bar
Service: 5
As a first-time visitor to Taos, we were pleasantly surprised by the warmth and patience of "Charlie" at the front office. He made sure this cute, folksy hotel was both professional and perfect for my party. People make all the difference and we thank the others, as well as Charlie. We look forward to staying here again, soon. Thanks!
Hadn't stayed at the Historic Taos Inn for over 10 years, and I'm sad to say that time has not been kind to this place. Not sure if there's a shortage of staff or if Covid took its toll on the Inn (and all of Taos for that matter) but the place is worn and could use some TLC. The front desk and wait staffs are all very courteous. The food we had at the restaurant was fine. It's just that for what turned out to be approximately $300 per night, I was expecting a lot more. We stayed in one of the rooms off of a courtyard that hasn't seen a landscaping crew in some time. Honestly, walking through the courtyard to our room felt like we were walking through vacant lot. When we stayed before, the same areas were well tended and added to the feeling that you were staying someplace special. The rooms are tired and the AC in our room was very noisy and inconsistent. We were very much looking forward to visiting again but were sadly disappointed. Hope for the sake of Taos and travelers that they take steps to refurbish this place soon.
We stay here often. The location is great. Next to everything. There is always music in the lobby. The bar is really nice. Staff is amazing. Coffee is provided in the morning. Some rooms have a "Sky Light, " witch is interesting. I recommend staying here.
I love the place and I haven't even stayed there yet! Something occurred that was out of my control and I had to cancel the 1st of my upcoming 3 night stay. Charlie really went to bat for me. He offered to speak to the owners about my regrettfully needing to miss the first day of a 3 day marathon wedding celebration and was able to have them waive the 72 hour cancellation fee. What a relief! Charlie is empathetic and kind, and I felt cared for, which is rare in these times of often dismal customer service. SO refreshing. I can't wait to stay here if they hire staff of Charlie's calibre!
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The Taos Inn is a wonderful, classic old hotel constructed with mud bricks, a building tradition brought to the New World by the Spanish who inherited the technique from the Moors (Arabs) who ruled Andulacia (Southern Spain) for eight hundred years. The Taos Inn will give you a taste of Old New Mexico. The staff are very friendly and accommodating and the location in the centre of Taos could not be better.
This is a hotel that you want to come to for drinks, not the hotel to stay in.The service here is great - the front desk and bar folks are lovely - but the rooms are not. Sloping floors, window mounted AC that has no automatic settings, weird layout, fireplace you can't use. The parking is weird to get into and out of.Huge crowd in the restaurant and bar at night.And there's a lot of construction on the road where Taos Inn is right now, and it doesn't look like it will end soon. The result is traffic, noise, and crazy sidewalks.
Service: 5
Huge shoutout to Charlie and Maxine. I arrived early to realize I made an error in my reservation. They went above and beyond to hook me up. Such great service and a lovely room.
Service: 5
This hotel is in a great location. That was the only good thing about it. We booked online directly through their website and based our decision on the pictures of the rooms. When we arrived the person at the check in desk seemed annoyed to have to check us in, and gave us what I assume must be the worst room in the inn. It was absolutely nothing like the various rooms shown on their website. It’s old and dated and does not resemble any pictures they have posted. And the wall heat unit is still putting out heat even though we have turned off the heat. The heater itself has an open panel with exposed wires. We have the AC running and a box fan (provided by hotel) and it is still hot. The temperature outside is currently 61 degrees so it’s not the result of a heat wave. After we checked in, we went on the website and saw that they still had available rooms - maybe one of those were the rooms that have received good reviews. I know it wasn’t this one! Overall a very disappointing experience. Would not recommend or return.
Service: 1
Very disappointed in the overall condition of the Inn. Hallways were tatty, courtyard in disrepair and room in need of a total renovation. We stayed here years ago and we’re so sorry to see the Inn’s decline. The location of the Inn is still great however the tow n plaza is under construction currently.