La Dona Luz Inn, Accommodations in Taos, New Mexico

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Formerly El Rincon Bed and Breakfast

"The Essence of Old Taos"

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Our accommodations offer.......

* All Private Baths * Private Hot Tubs * TVs, VCRs, Stereos
* Fireplaces  * Jacuzzi Bath Tubs * Premium Cable w/HBO
* Mountain Views  * Handicap Accessible * Video Library
* Patios  * Non-smoking Rooms  * Refrigerators
* Rooftop Sundeck  * Air Conditioning  * Kitchenettes

**** Free Wireless Internet in most rooms and common area ****


We invite you to view our unique accommodations in Taos, New Mexico. Please click on the photo next to each description for more photos.

 Click On PhotoLa Vista, Accommodations in Taos, New Mexico

La Vista

A second floor suite that overlooks Taos and has a magnificent view of the sacred Taos Mountain. One can relax and enjoy spectacular sunsets and cool summer evenings from the sundeck and portal. The walls are filled with paintings by local artists. Hand-carved posts inlaid with lapis lazuli and pipe stone adorn the queen-size bed. A loft to the rear has two single beds and a queen-size sofa bed is also available for additional guests . An Indian-made adobe fireplace and private hot tub set the mood for a romantic getaway. Shower, no bathtub. Please note that this room is accessed via an outside spiral staircase.

$149-$169, $20 for each additional person


Click On PhotoLa Rosa, Taos Accommodations, New Mexico

La Rosa

A ground floor suite that dates back to the mid-nineteenth century, with adobe walls two feet thick, vigas, latillas and much local charm. The atmosphere is tranquil and serene, and features artwork in a floral theme. One of Mabel Dodge’s original paintings adorns the bedroom and her colorful door, painted by Gisella Loeffler, graces the sitting room. The bedroom has a queen-size bed, and in the adjacent sitting room, a queen-size sofa bed is also available. A gas fireplace and jacuzzi bath with shower are included.

$109-$119, $15 for each additional person


Click On PhotoLa Luz, Accommodations in Taos, New Mexico

La Luz

Up two flights of stairs there is a little gem, a real hide-away. One can see the sacred mountain while lying in bed, and from the tiny living room, the mountains to the east. It is light, airy and economical. This room has a low ceiling, so guests staying there should be no more than 6' 2" tall! Double bed, tub with shower. Note: Stairs are narrow and steep.

$69-$79


Click On PhotoLa Madonna, Accommodations in Taos, New Mexico

La Madonna

A large second floor suite offering a spectacular view of the sacred Taos Mountain to the north and sunrise to the east. Two queen-size beds with coverlets hand-embroidered in the traditional New Mexican colcha stitch and a queen-size sofa bed in the sitting room welcome the traveling family and couples alike. Adorned with original artwork featuring the Madonna and child, it is dedicated to the love and security provided by mothers everywhere. In the bedroom, a large adobe corner fireplace lends warmth and atmosphere. A jacuzzi bathtub with showerand all modern comforts are provided for your enjoyment. Please note that this room is accessed via an outside spiral staircase.

$129-$139, $15 for each additional person


Click On PhotoEl Sol, Accommodations in Taos, New Mexico

El Sol

A warm and happy room, singing in hues of yellows and blues. Located on the ground floor and furnished in a simple southwestern style, it features some of Taos' finest contemporary artists' work. The massive adobe fireplace is both practical and decorative. A large skylight allows the sun's rays to play on the walls and at night the room is bathed in moonlight. A jacuzzi bathtub with shower is welcome after a day on the slopes or sightseeing. Queen-size bed and daybed included.

$99-$109, $15 for an additional person


Click On PhotoKit Carson, Accommodations in Taos, New Mexico

The Kit Carson Room

Named in honor of one of the best known figures of the "Old West", this rustic ground floor suite features artwork and artifacts from days gone by. An antique potbelly stove adds warmth and atmosphere to the sitting room, while the bedroom features an adobe corner fireplace and a queen-size bed, crafted from pine logs. The bathroom has a claw-foot tub with shower and pedestal sink from the Maxwell House in the old Ghost town of Maxwell, New Mexico. This room may be haunted as we have had many reports from guests, but from all accounts, it is a benign presence.

$119-$129, $15 for an additional person


Click On PhotoNina Cristina, Accommodations in Taos, New Mexico

Nina Cristina

Located off the patio of the historic El Rincon Trading Post and Museum, behind a portal with hand-carved posts and corbels, this elegant ground floor suite is rich in shades of burgundy, yellow, and forest green. "I was born in this room on Epiphany 1936, during the Buffalo Dance at Taos Pueblo", relates Nina. Later, it became world famous as "Frenchy’s La Doña Luz Restaurant", where Chef Theodore "Frenchy" Hutton delighted patrons with fine gourmet dining, previously unkown in this remote mountain village. It features a private hot tub, a queen bed, a double bed, and an Indian-made adobe fireplace. Tub with shower.

$149-$169, $20 for each additional person


Click On PhotoLa Dona Luz, Accommodations in Taos, New Mexico

La Doña Luz

A cozy ground floor apartment located in the most historic part of the building, where La Doña Luz Lucero de Martinez resided in the mid-1800's. It’s lovely and luxurious with fine artwork, hand-hewn corbels and beams by Ralph Meyers, murals by Anne Forbes and woodwork by Jonathan Waugh. Look through fine lace curtains at Kit Carson’s home across the street. Featuring a Private hot tub, king-size bed, single sofa bed, kitchenette, colorful tile shower, washer and dryer. May experience some street noise.

$149-$169, $20 for an additional person


Click On PhotoThe Yellow Bird Deer Room, Accommodations in Taos, New Mexico

Yellow Bird Deer Room

Yellow Bird Deer, or in Tiwa, Too-Shkool-Moe-Pay-Na is owner Paul Castillo’s Indian name. A colorful and cozy ground floor suite that opens onto a flower filled patio. Decorated in a Native American theme, it features Plains Indian beadwork, Hopi Kachinas, Navajo rugs, Pueblo pottery and fine artwork. In the corner of the sitting room is an Indian-made adobe fireplace. A king-size bed and jacuzzi bathtub with shower are included.

$109-$119, $15 for an additional person


Click On PhotoLos Angelitos, Accommodations in Taos, New Mexico

Los Angelitos

A warm and inviting ground floor suite charmingly decorated with a collection of angels from around the world and furnished with hand-carved New Mexican furniture. Through an adobe arch is a sunny sitting room with a large flower-filled window. The bedroom boasts a queen-size bed and an Indian-made adobe fireplace and the bathroom, a jacuzzi bathtub with shower. A queen-size sofa bed may be used for extra guests.

$109-$119, $15 for each additional person


Click On PhotoSantiago, Accommodations in Taos, New Mexico

The Santiago Room

A touch of "Old World" Spain. Named for Santiago or Saint James, who is the patron saint of both Spain and Taos, this lovely second floor room is decorated with antique art, artifacts and furniture from Spain and Old Mexico. It gives one a feeling of quiet elegance. Enjoy mountain views to the north and east. A King-size bed, an adobe corner fireplace, and jacuzzi bathtub with shower are included.

$109-$119, $15 for an additional person


Click On PhotoSonrisa, Accommodations in Taos, New Mexico

Sonrisa

Featuring artwork by early Taos artist, Gisella Loeffler, this sunny second floor room brims over with color and whimsey. The bedroom walls, door and fireplace were decoratively painted by Nina, whose style was greatly influenced by Gisella. A queen-size canopy bed with a colorful hand embroidered bedspread imparts a sense of comfort and security. The bathroom is a real surprise.....a custom tile mural depicting the Garden of Eden wraps around a jacuzzi bathtub with shower for two and a floor to ceiling mural by Kristine Keheley completes the scene.

$109-$119, $15 for an additional person


Click On PhotoThe Rainbow Room, Accommodations in Taos, New Mexico

The Rainbow Room

A richly decorated second floor penthouse suite with a loft and balcony offering a view to the south, east and west. Enjoy the view of the surrounding mountains and downtown area from the private sundeck with hot tub located on top of the third story..... hot tub under the stars year round! The high ceiling with massive vigas and color washed latillas inspire a sense of harmony and grandeur. Paul’s grandfather, Ralph Meyers, created a similar ceiling for Mabel Dodge Luhan’s house in the 1920's. Resplendent with fine art, Indian and Spanish artifacts, this room is perfect for those wishing to experience the best of "Old Taos". Two Indian-made fireplaces, one in the sitting area, the other on the loft at the foot of the bed, suggest an atmosphere of warmth and romance. The staircases, cabinets, doors and furniture are hand-crafted in the northern New Mexican tradition. A king-size bed, full kitchen, dining area, tub with shower and laundry facility are provided for your comfort and convenience. Stairs accessing the rooftop sundeck are very steep, requiring a reasonable level of physical fitness.

$209-$229, $20 for each additional person


Click On PhotoDaisy's Room, Accommodations in Taos, New Mexico

Daisy's Room

A colorful, sunny ground floor room decorated for the most part with regional folk art. It has a queen bed & twin sofa bed, fireplace, kitchenette and jacuzzi bathtub with shower. This is a "Smoking Allowed" room.

$109-$119, $15 for an additional person


Click On PhotoRowena's Room, Accommodations in Taos, New Mexico

Rowena’s Room

A quiet, sunny, ground floor room with private patio, in the rearmost part of the building. Features artwork by Gisella Loeffler, a lifelong friend of Nina’s mother, Rowena. The queen-size bed once belonged to Brigham Young during the Mormons brief stay in Colorado and was acquired by Rowena’s late husband Ralph Meyers around the turn of the century. An Indian-made adobe fireplace, a daybed and jacuzzi bathtub with shower are included.

$109-$119, $15 for an additional person

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La Doña Luz Inn
114 Kit Carson Road
Taos, New Mexico 87571

(800) 758-9187
(505) 758-4874
Fax (505) 758-4541
e-mail:
info@ladonaluz.com

"You cannot come to Taos without feeling that here is one of the chosen spots on Earth."
D.H. Lawrence

Links to some of our friends......

 The Frank Waters Foundation

Dedicated to the memory and work of the preeminent Southwest writer, Frank Waters

Ouray Meyers Spirit Runner Gallery

Ouray paints the landscape and the people of Taos. He bathes these subjects in that particular quality of light which is so characteristic of Taos.

Taos Historic Museums

Virtual site for Taos Historic Museums, Taos, New Mexico, USA

 

Taos Pueblo 

Taos Pueblo is the only living Native American community designated both a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and a National Historic Landmark. The multi-storied adobe buildings have been continuously inhabited for over 1000 years.

Los Rios River Runners

 Oldest and
Most Experienced Rafting Company in New Mexico

 

 Llama Adventures

Wild Earth Llama Adventures offers multi-day llama treks and gourmet lunch day hikes in the wilderness areas of northern New Mexico's Sangre de Cristo Mts, near Taos & Santa Fe.

 Taos County Chamber of Commerce

 

Eske's Brew Pub  

Eske's Brew Pub & Eatery located in the historic district of Taos, offers cozy atmosphere, live entertainment, quality food, handcrafted beer and local color.

Santa Fe Audio Visual

For all your audio visual needs in Santa Fe and Taos, New Mexico 

New Mexico Living

 

Salsa! Realty of Taos, New Mexico wants to spice up your next Taos real estate purchase.

 Blue Feather Soaps and Toiletries

 

Native Spirit Circle

Gravelle Mortgage Co.

 

Dream Catcher Realty

Wired Cyber Cafe

 

New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Association

Staying at a New Mexico Bed and Breakfast Association member inn is your key to unlocking the fascinating diversity of New Mexico, where the clear air sparkles and the deep blue skies go on forever. All member bed and breakfasts are inspected.

Taos Ski Valley

Taos Ski Valley Resort offers alpine skiing and lodging in the Rocky Mountains of Taos, New Mexico. This Taos ski resort features a top ranked ski school, uncrowded ski slopes, abundant snow and endless sunny days to create a memorable Taos skiing vacation.

 

Pueblo Balloon Company

Hot Air Balloon Flights over & into the Beautiful Rio Grande Gorge near Taos, New Mexico

 New Mexico Lodgers Association

Lodging in New Mexico

(formerly the New Mexico Hotel Motel Association)

 

Great New Mexico

Comprehensive directory and guide to everything in New Mexico

Taos Premier Properties

Featuring some of the premier real estate and homes in Taos and Northern New Mexico

 Native Sons Adventures

A Taos, New Mexico based outdoor tour company specializing in guided wilderness tours of the Rio Grande, Sangre de Cristos, and other wild and scenic areas of northern New Mexico.

Unique accommodations in Taos, New Mexico

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