...cuisine with a Santa Fe flair. The Eldorado Hotel and Spa's exterior is made of stucco in traditional Santa Fe style. The hotel displays original Southwestern artwork and cactus throughout. The hotel has a heated rooftop pool and hot tub with views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The fitness center offers cardiovascular and weight training equipment. Nidah Spa features treatments made from indigenous New Mexico plants with healing properties. Saunas and professional massage therapy are available.

Guestrooms. Guestrooms at the Eldorado Hotel & Spa feature Southwestern décor in deep coral, desert sky blue, cactus green and dark or natural wood tones. Rooms include two overstuffed chairs, tables and minibars. High-speed Internet access is available for a fee. Terry-cloth bathrobes and slippers are offered. Select rooms have wood-burning kiva fireplaces and terraces with city views are available in some rooms. Bathrooms include Gilchrist & Soames toiletries.

Expert Tip. Built at the beginning of the 17th century, Palace of the Governors exhibits, collects and archives artifacts from New Mexico's Spanish Colonial (1540-1821), Mexican (1821-1846), U.S. Territorial (1846-1912) and statehood (1912-present) periods. The Segesser Hide Paintings collection includes the first known depictions of Spanish colonial life in the United States.

Room Types:

Deluxe room:   One king bed or two double beds with pillowtop mattresses and triple-sheeting with Egyptian-cotton linens. May have balcony with city views. 365 square feet. Reading table and two oversized chairs. Desk/credenza. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Flat-screen HDTV. Pay movies. iHome clock radio with iPod dock. Minibar. Hair dryer. Lighted makeup/shaving mirror. Gilchrist & Soames toiletries. Iron/ironing board. Nonsmoking.

Junior Suite:   One king bed with pillowtop mattress and triple-sheeting with Egyptian-cotton linens. Sofa bed in sitting area. Balcony with city views. 610 square feet. Reading table and two oversized chairs. Desk/credenza. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Flat-screen HDTV. Pay movies. iHome clock radio with iPod dock. Minibar. Hair dryer. Lighted makeup/shaving mirror. Gilchrist & Soames toiletries. Iron/ironing board. Nonsmoking.

Driving Directions: From Albuquerque International Sunport: Approximate distance to the hotel is 68 miles.

Take Sunport Boulevard to I-25 North. Take Exit 282/St. Francis Drive. Drive north. Turn right onto West Alameda. Turn left onto Guadalupe. Turn right onto West San Francisco.

Room Amenities:

• Electronic/magnetic keys • Blackout drapes/curtains • Turndown service (on request) • Extra towels/bedding in room • Sewing kit • Makeup mirror • Designer toiletries • Rollaway beds • Cribs (infant beds) available • Internet access - high speed • Window opens • Housekeeping (daily) • Complimentary toiletries • Premium bedding 

Georgia O'Keefe Museum - Adjacent| Lensic Performing Arts Center - 1 block| Santa Fe Plaza - 2 blocks| Palace of the Governors - 2 blocks| New Mexico History Museum - 2 blocks| Museum of Fine Arts - 2 blocks| Loretto Chapel - 5 blocks| New Mexico State Capitol - 1.0 mile| Fort Marcy Recreation Center - 1.0 mile| Canyon Road - 2.0 miles | Santa Fe Opera - 5.0 miles