Resting high atop Alto Crest, the Swiss Chalet Inn in Ruidoso, N.M., lies in the shadow of the 12,000-foot Sierra Blanca Peak, home of the 55-trail Ski Apache. Guests can enjoy the scent of native pine trees and spectacular views of the Lincoln National Forest. The inn is minutes away from winter skiing, summer horseback riding, three casinos, golf courses, art galleries, and museums including the Museum of the Horse, Smokey Bear, and Mescalero Apache Cultural Center. The property provides an indoor pool, and a spa tub with views of Sierra Blanca. Attractive to vacationers and business professionals, the Swiss Chalet Inn features conference rooms, a business center, banquet facilities, guest laundry and a 24-hour front desk.

Accommodations feature comfortable four-poster beds, lounge sofas with attractive patterns and coffee tables. Each guestroom includes cable television, complimentary local calls and coffeemakers, and many have balconies with views.

Room Types:

Standard:   One king or two queen beds. Many rooms have balconies with views of the forest and mountains. Cable/satellite TV. Complimentary local calls. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board.

Suites:   Two queen beds and one sofa bed. Cable/satellite TV. Free local calls. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board.

Driving Directions: From Ruidoso Regional Airport: Exit onto Hwy 220, turn left and go 9 miles. Proceed to the intersection of Hwy 220/Hwy 48. Turn left onto Hwy 48 and go approx 5 miles. The hotel is located on the right hand side.

From Albuquerque International Airport: Take I-25 South to US-380 toward San Antonio, NM. Turn right on Hwy 37, go right again on Hwy 48. The hotel is 12 miles on the right hand side.