Hampton Inn Taos  

Just south of Taos Plaza and sitting across from the South Side Convention Center in Taos, New Mexico. Minutes from the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, San Francisco de Asis Mission Church, Earthships and several local museums and galleries.

A 71-room hotel with options that include whirlpool baths, connecting rooms and deluxe rooms with microwave and mini-fridge. Rooms come with coffeemakers, hair dryers and LCD/25" TVs for simple, comfortable stays.

Make a splash in the indoor pool or keep fit in the on-site fitness center. There’s a guest laundromat, tour/ticket assistance and a ski shuttle (surcharge) — plus easy access to canyon views and high-desert mornings.

A business center, a meeting room for about 20 people, express check-in/out and complimentary high-speed internet throughout. Free self-parking and an airport shuttle are available (shuttle may carry a surcharge).

A complimentary hot/cold buffet breakfast is served each morning. For other meals, nearby spots include Sagebrush Lounge and Mexican favorites like Tequila's Restaurant and Guadalajara Grill, all within about a mile.