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Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

What's unique about this bed-and-breakfast is its spectacular view of Taos Mountain. Because the 1 1/4-acre property borders Taos Pueblo, the land is pristine. The inn also has a rich history. It was once owned by arts patron Mabel Dodge Luhan, and it was here that author Frank Waters wrote The People of the Valley. You'll find bold splashes of color from the gardens -- where in summer tulips, pansies, and flax bloom -- to the rooms themselves -- where woven bedspreads and original art lend a Mexican feel. The main house is 204 years old, so it has the wonderful curves of adobe as well as thick vigas. Some guest rooms are in this section. Others range from 9 to 27 years in age. The newer rooms are finely constructed, and I almost recommend them over the others because they're a little more private and the bathrooms are more refined. All rooms have robes and CD players, most have fireplaces, three have private Jacuzzis, and four have private steam showers. Some have minirefrigerators. A full and delicious breakfast, with favorites such as banana pancakes or spinach frittata eggs and turkey sausage, is served in the Spanish-hacienda-style dining area. The outdoor hot tub has a mountain view and is available for private guest use in half-hour segments. A courtesy computer with Internet is available for guest use.

Copyright: Excerpted from Frommer's Santa Fe, Taos & Albuquerque, 12th Edition, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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