★★★★ 1. Hilton Santa Fe Golf Resort & Spa at Buffalo Thunder20 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506 Fourteen miles north of downtown Santa Fe along US 84/285, the Hilton Golf Resort is an upscale, full service hotel occupying a large site along the scenic Rio Tesuque valley, surrounded by empty desert lands with views of distant mountains east and west; one of the premier resort destinations in the state. The complex is centered on the 27 hole Towa Golf Course, and also includes a 16,000 sq ft spa (Wo' P'In Spa), offering Native American-influenced treatments as befitting the location within Pojoaque Pueblo Indian Reservation, and a casino with slots, roulette, poker and other tables. No fewer then nine dining outlets provide meals and drinks for every occasion, largest being the 350-seat Painted Parrot Buffet. Event facilities include a wedding chapel and 66,000 sq ft of indoor/outdoor space catering for up to 1,200 people. |
★★★ 2. Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Fe-North10 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506 The well reviewed Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Fe is located in the Sangre de Cristo foothills 14 miles north of town, easily reached from US 84/285 but far enough from the highway for a quiet and peaceful stay. The hotel is part of a Hilton resort complex that includes a casino and the 36 hole Towa Golf Course, and it features 81 beautiful suites, with decor based on the Native American traditions of this area. All accommodations include a full kitchen, and are available in studio, one bed or two bed configurations. Breakfast is free, as is an evening reception (Mon to Thu), while two restaurants cater for other meals. The hotel also has a pool, fitness center, business center and meeting space. |