Fodor's Expert Review Casas de Sueños
310 Rio Grande Blvd. SW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87104, USA
This historic compound (it's a National Register property) of 1930s- and '40s-era adobe casitas is perfect if you're seeking seclusion and quiet, yet desire proximity to museums, restaurants, and shops. Casas de Sueños (sueños means dreams in Spanish) is but a few blocks south of Old Town's plaza, on a peaceful side street. Each uniquely decorated unit opens onto a warren of courtyards and gardens that are spotted with sculptures and tile work echoing the inn's past as artist housing. Saltillo-tile floors, kiva-style fireplaces, skylights, and Southwestern furnishings are typical. Most rooms have flat-screen TVs and some sleep as many as four adults. The full breakfast is served in the former studio of Taos painter J. R. Willis; don't forget to pause for a peek at the main building's entry topper—it's local architect Bart Prince's "Nautilus."
PROS
- charming, quirky, and tucked away
- some private patios
- free parking
CONS
- units vary in ambience and age—some are more enchanting than others
- some high beds, claw baths, and tall steps—ask about accessibility
- decor not for everyone
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Rate Includes: Free Breakfast