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Great Hotels and Guesthouses in Santa Fe for GLBT Travelers

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La Posada de Santa Fe Resort
Great Hotels and Guesthouses in Santa Fe for GLBT Travelers

La Posada de Santa Fe Resort

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La Posada de Santa Fe Resort (330 E. Palace Ave., 505-986-0000) is one of the largest hotels in the central part of town, and also one of the most interesting - now part of the upscale RockResorts portfolio, the compound of about 160 rooms and suites dates back many decades. The oldest part of the property, Staab House, occupies a grand 19th-century Victorian mansion that's now home to one of the most atmospheric bars in Santa Fe as well as a superb restaurant, Fuego, and several cozy seating areas. A big draw at La Posada is the 4,500-square foot spa, which has one of the city's best fitness centers and offers an extensive array of treatments.

Rooms are set in a series of buildings dating from the late 1800s and early 1900s and connected by landscaped paths and sunny patios. Decor tends toward classic, upscale Santa Fe: beam ceilings, adobe-plaster walls, regional blankets and fabrics, hand-crafted furniture. Rooms with fireplaces and private patios cost a bit more but offer lots of extra charm, and a variety of suites offers plenty of room to kick back as well as additional perks, such as local artwork from noted Santa Fe galleries and large sitting areas.

The hotel is along leafy Palace Avenue, a short walk from Canyon Road galleries in one direction, and the historic Plaza and museums, restaurants, and shops in the other - there's a great deal within walking distance.

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