By: David H.
Submitted: 2009-05-30 20:53:18 | Word Count: 630
Santa Fe is rich in tourist attractions, a perfect getaway for vacationers. There are many hotels here that can accommodate the growing number of visitors.
Santa Fe is the chief city in New Mexico, US. Its Spanish name means “holy faith.” Long time ago it was home to the Pueblo Indians and later, the Spaniards came to occupy the city. Today, the city reflects its different cultural character.
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Santa Fe is also cherished for its beautiful landscape. Because of this, there are quite a good number of art galleries to be found. As the years passed by, a lot of artists tried to capture the beauty of the place through the use of canvas, and making it the major area of the international art collectors. Different sculptures can also be seen and several of them are holy figures.
Some of the museums in Santa Fe are the New Mexico Museum of Art, Institute of American Indian Arts Museum, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, The History Museum, Site Santa Fe, Museum of International Folk Art, and Museum of the Spanish Colonial.
The city is also known for music and dance. Tourists and visitors also flocked to the city because of the annual festivals held.
Santa Fe is an inviting place for tourists and visitors the whole year because of its climate and the different outdoor activities such as skiing during snowfall and hiking. One of the most visited places is the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. During the 2nd week of September, it changes to yellow in color contrasting to the blue skies. The city’s means of transportation is by bus and municipal airport.
Here are a few accommodation options:
Eldorado Hotel and Spa
Eldorado means “the golden one.” It promises guests a memorable stay. This hotel is situated at the Santa Fe main plaza and now celebrating 20 years of excellent service.
Guests can visit Nidah Spa Suites for a soothing and relaxing body treatment. They offer a peaceful and tranquil ambiance, with soft water sounds and other great amenities. These also include a customized massage treatment, plush linens, spa bar oxygen pod, breakfast in bed (daily), heated towel rack, aromatic scents, herbal teas, neck warmer, private yoga (as requested), and various Nidah Spa products for sale.
For dining experience, guests can check The Old House Restaurant considered a favorite of Zagat in New Mexico. They serve a long list of wine and a new set of delectable dishes. At Eldorado Court, enjoy lighter meals and the “best brunch of Santa Fe.” On its lounge, live entertainment is held every night.
Eldorado Hotel is an ideal place to stay for people traveling on business because they provide huge space for conferences, seminars, and other social gatherings. Meeting package includes a beautiful guest room (renovated just recently), continental breakfast, lunch (buffet or plated), free coffee (first time for AM and PM), modern AV equipment, free use of workout facility, and parking service.
Santa Fe Sage Inn
This hotel is situated at the a few blocks from the plaza and in front of the Santa Railyard Park. Guests can enjoy complimentary transport services to different area attractions in Santa Fe.
Hotel amenities are all worth your money. They have free continental breakfast (deluxe), a business center, wireless Internet access, exercise room (newly renovated), free parking services (available for large vehicles), meeting rooms, outdoor heated pool, pet friendly services (with fee), refrigerator (with fee), and laundry/dry cleaning service.
Guest room amenities are free local calls, wireless internet access, electronic key system, coffee (in room), iron/ironing board, hairdryer, TV, alarm clock and radio (AM/FM), individual temperature control, and king/queen beds.
Guests can choose to enjoy hotel’s coffee and snack shop. Station Coffee House is just a block away from the hotel.
