Opened in 1939 by Conrad Hilton (who honeymooned here with Zsa Zsa Gabor), this glamorous 10-story hotel on the National Register of Historic Places captures vintage New Mexico's elegance -- the lobby bar is one of the classiest places around for cocktails. The tiled lobby fountain, circular balcony, massive vigas, and Native American murals lend the place an easy Southwestern charm. Ranging from small to spacious, the rooms have Spanish-colonial and Native American accents. Guests have privileges at a health club across the street. The hotel also contains the prestigious Jane Butel School of Southwestern Cooking, which offers cooking-school vacation packages. www.laposada-abq.com . 110 rooms, 4 suites. In-hotel: restaurant, room service, bars, laundry service, parking (fee). AE, D, DC, MC, V.
Posted by fodors
on March 22, 2007