El Monte Sagrado

This hotel has really gone down. Our room was not available due to plumbing issues. Rented a king bed was given a queen. Left clothes by mistake in a drawer. The next day stopped by to pick it up. Somehow it disappeared. My first time staying there it was very nice. I was very disappointed this time.

El Monte surrounds you with thoughtfully Southwestern appointed rooms and architecture. Dining is excellent. Our dinner and breakfast were elegantly presented and delicious. Public spaces and lounges are sumptuously decorated with beautiful textiles and art. The comforting and well planned landscaping will tempt you to linger outside and just enjoy. Staff is mostly kind and helpful. Scott welcomed us at breakfast and started our day with excellent service and good vibs. The cons: Initially booked a superior room, thinking the amenities would be wonderful. We were given The Egypt Room. The Egypt room feels large and empty. Not a place to cozy into, especially with a sarcophagus and black cobra snake lamp. The bath room is awkward. We rejected The Egypt room for a room in the American Indian wing. This room was smartly Southwestern, has sitting area, bedroom and wonderful shower. Here is what was disappointing: The hotel needs to work on its details.(Fish tank needs a specialist )Lobby showcases need rejuvenating. Rooms have many detailed lamps and wrought iron furniture, carved bathroom doors, all layered with dust. The choice of furniture in the hotel requires more attention than it is given. Although the Spa is highly recommended, the area is small without a private space to enjoy after a treatment, Small closet size showers with a curtain are available. There is one hair dryer. The pool is not connected to the Spa. The pool appeared dark, stagnant and unappealing.Management, you have a beautiful and sumptuous property, look beyond eye-level, look up, look down, it needs your TLC.

This was our first experience at this hotel and it did not disappoint! If you’re looking for quaint and quiet and close to the Plaza this is your place! They offer so many different types of rooms and the grounds are so beautiful! We stayed in the Bali suite which had a private courtyard and the best rain shower I’ve ever experienced! It’s only valet parking here but they offer a free shuttle to town and any place within 3 miles of the hotel. We definitely utilized the shuttle but we also walked back from town one day and it was only an 11 minute walk with a sidewalk all the way down. This hotel is a must stay if you’re heading to Taos!

They overall feeling was disappointment. It advertised itself as a spa with yoga yoga was canceled. The staff is not trained very well. There was a waiter in the morning who was really nasty and clearly didn’t wanna wait on us. I told the staff who said oh yes, we’ll give you a discount or will reward you in some way, but of course they never did. I would not recommend going to this place. There are many other places near Taos that are lovely especially for the price.

Been going here for years. Always a Great Time! But, we returned to our familiar Suite. (Stain) Spain Global. Filthy, stained sofa, and No support. Couldn't give away at a garage sale, not even to a Frat House! Other items that needed tossing were the wooden blind, burned-out light bulbs and the mattress in the main bedroom. We slept in the secondary bedroom to get a good night's sleep. Still woke up sore. All this adds up to NEGLECT, and poor management!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!