Santa Fe's 12 Coziest Winter Retreats
It's a common misconception among those who've never been that Santa Fe winters are warm and mild. In fact, as the City Different is at an elevation of about 7,000 feet, winters are chilly here, albeit with plenty of sunshine during the day. Santa Fe has a terrific ski area, and as you stroll through the city in winter, you'll be greeted with the heady aroma of pinon logs burning in fireplaces. One of the joys of visiting during the cooler months is staying at a B&B or hotel that's designed to keep you warm and snug on those cold winter nights: think kiva-style fireplaces, soft blankets and duvets with Southwestern patterns, thick adobe walls, and plush leather armchairs. These are some of the best romantic hotels in the region for a cozy, romantic wintertime getaway.
Casa Escondida B&B
Why it made the list
Downy blankets and textiles with Southwestern prints and colors decorate the comfy beds and sitting areas of the nine rooms in this elegant little B&B in the small, scenic village of Chimayó, and many rooms have fireplaces. In this pet-friendly inn, you can even bring your own furry friend to help keep you warm.
The Madeleine
Why it made the list
You'll find working fireplaces in most of the guest rooms of this grand Queen Anne Victorian inn whose beds are also outfitted with luxuriant high-quality linens. There's also a spa on the ground floor, where you can warm up after a day of hiking or skiing with an Indo-Asian hot stone massage.
Rancho Nambe
Why it made the list
At this intimate B&B set inside a thick-adobe-walled 18th-century hacienda, each of the four rooms are warmed by kiva fireplaces, as are the inviting common rooms. The properties 24 acres of evergreen-studded grounds are lovely for a winter stroll (and gorgeous when there's snow on the ground).
Pueblo Bonito Bed & Breakfast Inn
Why it made the list
Among Santa Fe accommodations with working fireplaces, this 19-room 1930s inn is one of the better values, with rates that won't break your budget (although do note that there's a small charge for the staff to supply wood and set up your fireplace for use each evening).
Sunrise Springs Spa Resort
Why it made the list
At this serene and sophisticated spa retreat on the south side of town, the most luxurious rooms—the casitas—each have gas fireplaces. But no matter which room you book, you can warm up in the year-round hot tub, or, better yet, in one of the mineral-infused soaking tubs in the spa, which overlook a spring-fed pond. Be sure to allow some time to relax in the spa's eucalyptus steam shower, too.
Inn of the Turquoise Bear
Why it made the list
You'll find a fireplace in all but one room of this rambling and historic adobe inn with thick walls, wood-beam ceilings, and plenty of cozy nooks for curling up and reading a book. For the ultimate splurge, book the Witter Bynner Room, which has a huge walk-in spa shower.
Elk Mountain Lodge
Why it made the list
This remote log cabin–inspired getaway high in the Jemez Mountains has high-ceilinged rooms with tall windows overlooking the evergreens and meadows. On winter morning, you'll love the radiant-heated flagstone and tile floors and the fireplace in your room. The accommodation is a detached cabin with its own outdoor hot tub.
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