El Monte Sagrado

From the moment the valet greets you with a smile you know you are in a place of calmness and relaxation. The rooms are unique - one with a spacious walk in shower or another with a deep soaking tub. The menu could use some diversity but the veg chile rellenos and the charcuterie plate are absolutely delicious! El Monte is the best place to stay in Taos.

The El Monte is a lovely hotel in Taos. The location is beautiful and close to Old Town Taos. The grounds are gorgeous and very well kept. The room was a nice size for 2 people and the beds were comfortable. The staff was very accommodating and helpful with many suggestions of what to do. They have a lovely spa if that is something you enjoy. I do feel the resort fee of $25.00 a night is a total rip off but until we all stop going to hotels that have them as a protest they will be added on. I really don't feel they offer anything to warrant a resort fee. It's already a pricey hotel.

Ditto to all of the foregoing excellent reviews. Our second floor mini suite with large private balcony overlooked the tranquil pond with delightful water falls, flora and fauna. We opted for the B&B package. From the moment we arrived the service was excellent. We loved the sothwestern-style suite with first quality attractive and comfortable furnishings, decor with decorator touches, bee-hive gas fireplace, easy to operate flat screen TV with satellite connection, Keurig Coffee Maker, huge shower, beautiful landscaping with walkways winding throughout the property, indoor aquatic center adjacent to the fitness center with both having large windows, living spa (both husband and I had pedicures by Jessica after receiving a warm and professional welcome from Ellen, Megan & Jennifer at the front desk), fabulous dinners with our waiter Carlos in the magnificient dining room and excellent breakfasts in the light/airly casual dining area. We were within a few short blocks walking distance to the Taos Plaza with shops and restaurants. A free shuttle is provided if you care to not or cannot walk. However, you never even have to leave this resort if you just stay for R&R. We would return.

I took my mother to the Living Spa for a pedicure for her birthday this weekend and we both had a great time! Jessica took care of us and made us both feel and look great. On our way out my mom said, "I've never had a pedicure like that before! Now I know what they are supposed to be like!".

We were greeted by friendly staff as soon as we pulled up the the entrance. The staff was attentive and friendly the whole time. We stayed in a Native American Suite on the first floor. It was cozy. The room backed up to their ponds and the sound of the little water falls were very peaceful. The bed was very comfortable. We slept well and were relaxed throughout our stay. The grounds are beautiful with grand trees, green grass, ponds, and gardens. I woke in the morning to the sounds of the playful magpies that were nesting and playing on the grounds. Food at the restaurant was very good. Everything about the stay was great.