HOTEL ANDALUZ, ALBUQUERQUE
New Mexico native Conrad Hilton opened his fourth Hilton Hotel in 1939, with striking architecture inspired by Spain’s Andalusian region. The hotel’s exotic charm remains in the two-story lobby with secluded casbah nooks for privacy, Old World wrought iron chandeliers, and a central fountain bathed in turquoise light. “Hotel Andaluz offers a refreshed blend of timeless and timely,” says Mindy Jensen, vice president of sales and marketing for owners Legacy Development & Management LLC. DON’T MISS: The Presidential Suite is steeped in 1940s Hollywood glamour, with a copper bathtub and sweeping views of the city lights.
Since 1981, Ten Thousand Waves has offered a serene Japanese onsen experience with authentic hot springs, private tubs, and world-class shiatsu.
Photograph courtesy of Ten Thousand Waves.
TEN THOUSAND WAVES, SANTA FE
Since 1981, people have trekked to Ten Thousand Waves to soak in the blissful vibes of a Japanese onsen, a traditional mountain hot-spring resort. With Japanese adobe architecture and a harmonious design, this rustic spa resort includes seven private hot tubs. “This is one of the only places in the country providing authentic Japanese shiatsu from therapists trained each year by master Masunori Uchida,” says founder Duke Klauck. DON’T MISS: Izanami, the Japanese-styled gastropub, offers innovative dishes like Wagyu short ribs and more premium Japanese sakes than any other restaurant in North America.
Just north of downtown Santa Fe, the Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado offers global visitors a uniquely Santa Fean experience.
Photograph courtesy of the Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe.
