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Oct 1, 2009 by Denise from Pueblo,CT
Overall Rating: 9

• It was a very nice hotel with heated indoor swimming pool and nice bar-lounge
• The restaurant service was very slow. Restaurant was clean but not quick.

“This hotel was very nice the room were clean and had iron, blow dryer, just very quaint. It also had a large indoor swimming pool and hot tub. I would recommend this place to friends.”

Jul 23, 2009 by Katherine from Moneta,VA
Overall Rating: 6

• The room was very spacious, the shower was hot and the water pressure was great.
• no complaints

“This hotel was very adequate for the price.”

Jul 21, 2009 by Susan from Fort Smith,AR
Overall Rating: 8

• More like an apartment than hotel. very comfortable and homey outside.
• toiletbowl was stained

“Overall we enjoyed our stay. The room was roomy and provided all we needed. The location was good and easy to accesss. Seemed like apark location. Flowers outside the window. Very relaxing. We were on ground level.”

Mar 23, 2009 by Pam from Seabrook,TX
Overall Rating: 3

• Location was good.
• Our room was a smoking room.

“The hotel location was great. The room smelled like smoke and it was supposed to be a non-smoking room. We never got our towels replaced. There was never towels in the pool area, no ice in the ice machine and we had to go all the way to the front office for ice.”

Mar 22, 2009 by Jim from Garland,TX
Overall Rating: 8

• Rooms were spacious.
• Most other hotels in this category offer a continental breakfast. This one does not.

“Good location. Rooms were nice. A computer with internet was available for guest use, but I was disappointed that they charge $3.95 to use it (each 15 minutes). When all you need to do is print a boarding pass which takes about 1 minute, that is kind of disappointing. All the other hotels during our trip had free computers for guest use.”

Sep 11, 2008 by Lynda from Albuquerque, NM
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[7] • Location:[8]

• The design of the room was good, minimizing noise from other guests.
• Needs small table beside bed. We had to use a chair next to the bed.

“NA.”

Jul 16, 2008 by Stacy from El Paso, TX
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[5] • Location:[9]

• The grounds were nice.
• Rooms were dirty, beds were broken down, 1 bar staff was rude, food was so bad we actually demanded our money back and did not eat there again.

“I would not stay at this hotel again.”

Jul 5, 2008 by Betsy
Overall Rating: 10

• The small hotel units may have had ten doors to individual rooms. Instead of 20 doors in a row on 1 sidewalk.
• The hot tub/spa was under construction/repairs. Not for use.

“A
short 2 mile trip will put you at the town plaza. Lovely rooms. Relaxed hotel lay-out with easy access to whatever you need.
I will stay at this inn again.”

Jun 18, 2008 by Jim
Overall Rating: 8

• Spacious rooms, quiet location.
• Rooms need updating.

“This once elegant, now just above average motel offers spacious rooms that are quiet and in a nice location for off-plaza Taos. The rooms need updating, but are better than most budget motels as far as size and sound-dampening. The restaurant leaves much to be desired, but when in Taos, who wants to eat institutional food anyway? While the rooms need updating, they're still clean and in relatively good shape. The size of the rooms, and location of the hotel make this a good choice. We didn't experience the pool or hot tub this stay, but in the past have been happy with the aquatic amenities.”

Apr 2, 2008 by Michelle from Albuquerque, NM
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[3] • Location:[8]

• The king suit had a separate bedroom.
• Old, little shabby.

“This is an old hotel. Need to be updated.”

Jul 31, 2007 by Josephine from Pueblo West, CO
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• The location was good and the grounds are kept up. Outside of hotel is very inviting.
• Rooms need a little update especially the bathrooms.

“I have stayed there before and I go back because of the location. Overall, it is a good place to stay, but it does need some update.”

Jul 13, 2007 by Ron from Beaumont, TX
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[4] • Location:[9]

• It was selected as a safe location but that did not apply since it was next to several 2 star hotels.
• The room was poorly maintained. It needed painting, caulking in bathroom; overall it was ratty looking.

“The Don Fernando is overrated and overpriced. While it has some special amenities, it is not very well maintained inside the rooms or around the grounds.”

Mar 20, 2007 by Carolyn from Tullahoma, TN
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[3]

• It's across the street from a really good bar-b-queue restaurant.
• No free breakfast. No frills.

“The price is too high for this hotel. I would have preferred to stay at cheaper, funkier hotels nearby. It had no character or personality.”

Mar 18, 2007 by Julie from Rockdale, TX
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Indoor heated swimming pool.
• Lack of restaurant for supper time.

“Good value for the price paid.”

Aug 25, 2006 by Hildegard from Colorado Springs, CO
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• It is the perfect style for Taos, it is peaceful and quiet and centrally located.
• We had booked a room with two beds and at first this is not what we got, but they corrected it.

“We have come to this hotel many times before, we like the looks of it, the location and at one time they had a good restaurant. They recommended another restaurant to us and this place has become our favorite since. The staff at the hotel was very friendly and helpful. We can recommend it wholeheartedly.”

Aug 20, 2006 by Mary from Silver Cliff, CO
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[5] • Location:[8]

• Convenient for what we wanted to do.
• Horrible noise in water pipes. Inconsiderate and rude desk clerk Friday evening.

“Pool area was not ready for use Friday night nor Saturday morning. Could not even see bottom of pool; only first step was visible. Hot tub was only 2/3 full and full of dead flies. No implements available for straining flies out of hot tub. No spa towels available in pool area. Ice machine not working at all. Had to go to next set of hotel rooms and upstairs to locate a working ice machine. Pool area was not secure. Card access was available, but doors to pool area were not locked and required no room key for access. Desk Clerk Friday evening was rude and inconsiderate. Older woman with short black hair. She claimed that our phone in the room would not work because we had not left a security deposit. This was not true, and she refused to allow us the use of the house phone for a local call. The whole time she was very condescending.”

Aug 17, 2006 by Diane from Albuquerque, NM
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[6]

• Location fairly convenient, very clean, nice staff.
• A little too far from town center.

“The hotel is clean, rooms are of a good size and the grounds are nicely landscaped. It was a little too far from the Plaza, but the price was so good and the quality so good, that I can't complain. Hotels near the plaza tend to be very upscale and pricey. I was very pleased with the price and the quality. Thank you. Diane Freeman”

Aug 7, 2006 by Jim from Sioux Falls, SD
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[7] • Location:[9]

• Inexpensive.
• Needs renovation on out side.

“Clean, friendly staff. Good location. Grounds & buildings out side need more care.”

Aug 7, 2006 by Kai from San Diego, CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• Very nice room, king-sized bed, sofa etc.
• Free breakfast not appealing.

“A true three-star hotel with nice rooms (sofa, king-sized bed, writing table) at an excellent location.”

Aug 5, 2006 by David from Pound Ridge, NY
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Amazing suite. only 20 dollar upgrade from regular room.
• Nothing I disliked.

“We loved it. the suite was beautiful and spacious. excellent location. highly recommended.”

Aug 4, 2006 by Garvin C. from Brownwood, TX
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Clean, Attractive, cozy, quiet, accommodating, great value.
• Nothing

“Would stay there again and would recommend to others. Great hotel, great value.”

Jul 26, 2006 by Paul from Las Cruces, NM
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• Good looking hotel, great location, friendly staff.
• Broken window in my room, light bulb never replaced, a soiled towel.

“Cool hotel on the main Taos drag, close to most places you would want to go.”

Jul 25, 2006 by Teresa from Vinita, OK
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• Clean, convenient to shopping and restaurants.
• Lack of amenities, very limited continental breakfast, pool needed cleaning.

“Consider this hotel if you plan to eat breakfast elsewhere, conduct the days activities elsewhere, and return to this facility only to sleep. Check-out is prompt and efficient.”

Jul 13, 2006 by Larry from Lawton, OK
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[4] • Location:[5]

• Clean, comfortable, easy access and good value.
• Housekeeping was late each day only did minimum housekeeping.

“Very pleased with our room for the price.”

Jul 9, 2006 by George from Glendale, AZ
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Excellent value for the price.
• All was above expectations.

“Very courteous staff, nice complimentary breakfast .Nice size room with room to sit.”

Jul 6, 2006 by Sheryl from Colorado Springs, CO
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[7]

• The hotel rooms were spacious and the layout of the grounds was unique.
• Breakfast served wasn't that great, partly because the juice machine and toasters were out of order leaving only cereal and muffins.

“The hotel is nice looking and quiet. The grounds are well-kept and the pool and tennis courts were a nice addition for leisurely travel. The hotel was not far from the plaza.”

Apr 22, 2006 by Megan from San Francisco, CA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[7]

• Friendly staff.
• The pool was closed.

“The Don Fernando de Taos is set always from the central heart of the small town of Taos. Rooms are clean and comfortable.”

Apr 9, 2006 by Marcella from Lake Oswego, OR
Overall Rating: 0
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[7] • Location:[5]

• Lobby was nice and the staff pleasant.
• Room needed updating, bathroom old.

“Good location and value. Need to update bathrooms and room decor.”

Apr 3, 2006 by Willow from Pueblo West, CO
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[7] • Location:[9]

• It was beautiful.
• I became very sick and was unable to cancel my stay or get a refund. We ended up leaving early and paying for the room for an extra day.

“The hotel was beautiful and accommodating, and if I was going to taos again, I would stay there in a minute.”

Mar 23, 2006 by Mark from Kaufman, TX
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• We had a snow storm one night and the next morning, they cleared the lots.
• The breakfast was cold, they said the microwave was broken.

“We enjoyed our stay. It's location was convenient to Taos Ski Valley and shopping and restaurants. The breakfast was fruit, orange and apple juice and packaged rolls, muffins and cereal. It would have been nice to have a microwave to heat the rolls and muffins up in. The rooms were clean and the water pressure in the shower was great, which is great after a long day of skiing.”

Feb 9, 2006 by Linda from Greenville, NC
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[1] • Location:[5]

• The rooms were large and comfortable.
• Items of value were stolen by the maid, so it was not a real value if you add in the cost of stolen property. The plumbing was bad and the commode ran water all night.

“My stay was really marred at this establishment when I found that 3 pieces of my jewelry had been stolen from me by the maid. I reported the theft to the management, but they never responded to me. I knew the morning on which it was stolen. I would not recommend this place. There were no safes to store valuables. While the rooms were nice, the restaurant and bar had a seedy clientele. I would not feel safe returning to this hotel.”

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