HotelChatter - NEW MEXICO

Guess What, Greenies? We Spent the Night In An Earthship!

suzsteinert — 2013-01-16T18:21:40-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/116850/euroship_hc.jpg" class="top">While UFO hunting and hot spring-hopping in Taos, New Mexico last week, we got to spend the night in an <a href="http://earthship.com">Earthship</a>. For all you non-hippies out there, Earthships are 100% sustainable, off-the-grid mansions made (almost) entirely out of recycled junk. We're talkin' old tires, beer cans, plastic bottles and mud. Admittedly, it doesn't sound all that glamorous at first, but for luxury- and nature- loving free spirits like us, this place is a desert paradise. A 15 minute drive outside Taos, across the Rio Grande Gorge, the Earthship World Headquarters is the largest "biotecture" community (a.k.a alternative eco-suburb) of its kind on the planet. Set on a sprawling 640 acres, a handful of fully-furnished "demonstration" ships are

Hotel Andaluz: The Hidden Gem of Albuquerque

AlisonW — 2012-12-20T19:50:26-05:00

New Mexico is often called the “Land of Enchantment.” What’s so enchanting? We think its Albuquerque’s best kept secret is Hotel Andaluz.

This is a historic, tastefully lavish, charming boutique hotel located in downtown Albuquerque. Originally built in 1939 as the Albuquerque Hotel (then the tallest building in the state and with AC), it was the fourth Conrad Hilton ever built. Now privately owned, it's the hidden gem of Albuquerque. We were tickled silly to experience the beauty of this spot with its subtle flare, eco-friendly features and fun-filled history.

Take a look a look-see at our photo gallery!

Special Butler at The Four Seasons Santa Fe Will Light Your Fire

Chanize — 2012-11-12T19:11:13-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/36985/FourSeasonsEncantago.jpg" class="top"> Daylight Savings Time is in effect in the US, which means it gets darker faster, playing mind with us. Were ready for jimjams and bed at, like 5pm, man. No bueno. So, we heard about the Fireplace Butler at the new <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel/local/5148">Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado</a> in Santa Fe, at just the right timewhen we felt like getting all cozy and snuggly (btw, where is our Snuggie anyway? Time to get that badboy out). Ack, focus! Heres how it works, every casita room at the resort has an interor and exterior fireplace, so all you have to do is push a button, and the Fireplace Butler (a free service!) will arrive wearing his rugged gear (red

Horses Go To Rehab At New Mexico's Tamaya Resort

claudinewilliams — 2012-10-04T10:14:06-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/109419/Horseback_Riding_Cottonwoods3.jpg" class="top"> New Mexico's<a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel/local/5134">Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa</a> near Albuquerque is giving a new meaning to the phrase, working vacation. A special resort package offers up chance to send guests to rehab. But this rehab isn't reality TV material or for humans, it aids neglected horses. In addition to visiting the spa, playing golf, relishing the 350-room resort, or conducting business, meeting and planning groups can build stables, work with wranglers to train horses, or feed and care for rehab horses on the 500-acre property. Guests can name a horse and get updates via a live webcam when they return home. Plus, they have option to rehabilitate a horse for a year, which can cost about $4,000,