Villas de Santa Fe

Location. Located just four blocks from the Historic Plaza and the Palace of Governors in Santa Fe, N.M., the Villas de Santa Fe is convenient to the many attractions and shopping venues the area offers. Designer clothing, Native American arts and crafts shops, and over a dozen galleries are a complimentary shuttle ride away. Easy mountain access offers skiing at the Sante Fe Ski Basin 16 miles from the resort. Whitewater rafting is available on the Rio Grande River. Performing arts are numerous in Santa Fe, which also enjoys a modest, yet lively nightlife.

Features. Traditional style and modern amenities come together to provide guests with Southwestern charm. Meticulously landscaped grounds and the consistent New Mexico weather make for sun-soaked days and pleasant evenings. A spacious lobby greets visitors with relaxing furnishings and a stone fireplace. The helpful staff at the 24-hour front desk offers concierge and child-care assistance. They also provide safe deposit boxes for guests' valuables. Villas de Santa Fe features an outdoor pool and two spa tubs. Wireless Internet access in the lobby is complimentary for 20 minutes.

Guestrooms. Guestrooms feature kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwave ovens. Select rooms offer balconies. All units offer cable television. The resort provides a mid-week cleaning for stays of four nights or more.

Expert Tip. Canyon Road, located one mile away, was originally a Native American foot trail that is now lined with art galleries, shops and restaurants.