Location. The El Monte Sagrado Resort is located one block from Mission Gallery in Taos, N.M. The hotel is two blocks from Old World Fine Art and Grimshaw Fine Art. The Kit Carson Historic Museums are one-quarter mile from the hotel. The Carson National Forest is one mile from the hotel. Hotel Features. The hotel's design is influenced by American Indian culture. The hotel features an art gallery and welcomes exhibits throughout the year. Inspired by his New Mexico heritage, executive chef Ruben Tanuz uses local products to create modern American dishes for De la Tierra restaurant. The Gardens restaurant offers an indoor garden dining experience. The Anaconda Bar is named for its large anaconda sculpture that snakes its way across the ceiling. The Living Spa features vaulted-glass ceilings, a waterfall and tropical flowers. The spa offers specialty massage therapies, facials and body treatments. With floor-to-ceiling windows, the indoor pool and spa tub feature views of the landscape, including the plants, fruits and herbs used at the resort. The fitness center includes treadmills and free weights. The hotel offers business services. Complimentary high-speed wired and wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel.

Guestrooms. The hotel offers 84 guestrooms with hand-painted walls by local Taoseno artists. Rooms feature patios. Gas fireplaces are included. Rooms include flat-screen televisions. CD players are available in select rooms. Bathrooms feature organic toiletries, bathrobes and slippers.

Expert Tip. Committed to preserving its natural elements, El Monte Sagrado features sustainable landscapes and practices. Its Sacred Circle features 80-year-old cottonwood trees, waterfalls, stone water sculptures, a pond and a footbridge. It's the perfect spot to sit and relax. The place is said to have once been an American Indian dancing ground.

Room Types:

Taos Mountain Double Queen:   Two queen beds. Balcony or patio. Fireplace. Dial-up Internet access. Cable/satellite TV with pay movies and video games. CD player. Free local calls. Kitchenette with coffee/tea maker and minibar. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. In-room safe.

Taos mountain king:   One king bed. Balcony or patio. Fireplace. Dial-up Internet access. Cable/satellite TV with pay movies and video games. CD player. Free local calls. Kitchenette with coffee/tea maker and minibar. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. In-room safe.

Native American Suite:   One king bed and one sofa bed. Balcony or patio. Fireplace. Dial-up Internet access. Cable/satellite TV with pay movies and video games. CD player. Free local calls. Kitchenette with coffee/tea maker and minibar. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. In-room safe.