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warm “Southwest meets Provence” feel. All beds are comfortable and bathrooms range
from small (with showers only) to larger (with tub/shower combinations). A full break-
fast—including such delicacies as homemade granola and red-and-green chile breakfast
burritos—and afternoon wine and cheese are served in the lovely Great Room or on the
patio, both with fireplaces. Service in this inn is excellent. Under the same ownership,
Alexander's Inn ( & 888/321-5123 or 505/986-1431; www.alexanders-inn.com) has
long been one of the city's finest B&Bs. In recent years, the inn itself has closed, but the
same managers now rent four casitas in the older district of Santa Fe. Each is a fully
equipped home, with a kitchen, including fridge, range, and microwave. All have unique
Southwestern furnishings and plenty of charm.
320 E. Marcy St., Santa Fe, NM 87501. & 888/284-3170 or 505/992-8385. Fax [phone]. www.
haciendanicholas.com. 7 units. $120-$240 double. Additional person $25. Rates include breakfast
and afternoon wine and cheese. AE, DISC, MC, V. Free parking. Pets accepted with $20 fee. Amenities:
Concierge. In room: A/C, TV, hair dryer, Wi-Fi.

Water Street Inn An award-winning adobe restoration 4 blocks from the plaza,
this friendly inn features elegant Southwestern-style rooms with antique furnishings and
several with kiva fireplaces. Rooms are medium size to large, some with four-poster beds;
all are comfortable with fine linens and well-planned Mexican-tiled baths. Four suites
have elegant contemporary Southwestern furnishings and outdoor private patios with
fountains. Most rooms have balconies or patios. In the afternoons, a happy hour, with
quesadillas and margaritas (on Friday), is offered in the living room or on the upstairs
portal, where an extended continental breakfast is also served.
427 W. Water St., Santa Fe, NM 87501. & 800/646-6752 or 505/984-1193. Fax [phone]. www.
waterstreetinn.com. 12 units. $150-$250 double. Rates include continental breakfast and afternoon hors
d'oeuvres and refreshments. AE, DISC, MC, V. Free parking. Children and pets welcome with prior
approval. Amenities: Concierge; Jacuzzi; room service. In room: A/C, TV/DVD/VCR, hair dryer, Wi-Fi.

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RV PARKS & CAMPGROUNDS
RV Parks
At least four private camping areas, mainly for recreational vehicles, are located within a
few minutes' drive of downtown Santa Fe. Typical rates are $30 for full RV hookups, $20
for tents. Be sure to book ahead at busy times.
Los Campos RV Resort The resort has 95 spaces with full hookups, picnic tables,
and covered pavilion for use with reservation at no charge. It's just 5 miles south of the
plaza, so it's plenty convenient, but keep in mind that it is surrounded by the city. The
campground honors a variety of discounts.
3574 Cerrillos Rd., Santa Fe, NM 87507. & 800/852-8160. Fax [phone]. $28-$33 daily; $172-$212
weekly; $450 monthly/winter; $500 monthly/summer. MC, V. Pets welcome. Amenities: Outdoor pool;
concierge; grills; restrooms; showers; free cable TV; vending machines; Wi-Fi (available in half the park).
Rancheros de Santa Fe Campground Tents, motor homes, and trailers requir-
ing full hookups are welcome here. The park's 127 sites are situated on 22 acres of piñon
and juniper forest. Cabins are also available. About 6 miles southeast of Santa Fe, it's
open March 15 to October 31.
736 Old Las Vegas Hwy. (exit 290 off I-25), Santa Fe, NM 87505. & 800/426-9259 or 505/466-3482. www.
rancheros.com. Tent site $20-$22; RV hookup $24-$36. AE, DISC, MC, V. Amenities: Outdoor pool; fire-
places; grills; grocery store; free nightly movies May-Sept; nature trails; playground; propane; recreation
room; restrooms; showers; picnic tables; public telephones; cable TV hookups; Wi-Fi (available through-
out the park).