La Dona Luz Inn Bed & Breakfast

Truly as good as it gets. We stayed over the 4^th of July holiday. We stayed in La Luz room. That’s the third floor room. The staircase was very, very tiny, but we didn’t mind. The view was totally worth it. My in-​laws stayed in Santiago and they loved their room as well. We want to check out the Rainbow Room next time. The Inn is convenient (hop, skip, and a jump) to the Plaza. Which works great on Market day.
Now the important part: Breakfast. Kondrieu made us the best breakfast casserole. So much so, I had to get the recipe from her. We all loved it. Oh, and the coffee. It sounds so silly, but we loved the coffee too. We think it was because she uses a percolator. The outside sitting area was so relaxing and the inside dining room was beautiful as well.
The art, have Paco tell you about the art. Loved every piece of it.
If you decide to stay here, you won’t be disappointed. Taos charm and character.

Instead of gushing about what an awesome place this is (it IS!), may I please address the two complaints I read in other reviews? One said there were too many decorations on the walls (whaaaa? hellooooo, this is Taos, those are part of the culture!) and the other said that food wasn’t as appetizing as it had been sitting out (covered) since 7:30. Umm, can you explain how a bagel, apple, banana, or orange juice becomes «less appetizing» by sitting in a covered container? sheesh, wowzers. Btw, those bagels were darn good, as were the cooked to order waffles
Anyway, back to our regularly scheduled review: For next to nothing (Taos pricing), you get a comfortable room, with a jacuzzi tub, about 100yds from the plaza, with a fridge, microwave, & coffeemaker… oh, and a cooked to order brekke, as the australian fellow so eloquently stated. All the staff have smiles and are always available to help, could not have been a better experience. This was my first time and I booked a later date before I even left, it was that good!

Perfect. If you go to Taos and do not stay here, you are missing out! Paco was awesome, and had us a place to stay last minute. Do yourself a favor and stay here, it is definitely worth it. Walk out your door and you are on the square. Awesome, I will not stay anywhere else in Taos again. Authentic New Mexico

My friend and I stayed in the Rainbow Room, which is the large suite that has rooftop access with a private hot tub. The room is absolutely gorgeous, there are two fireplaces, one upstairs in the bedroom and downstairs in the living room. The king size bed is very comfortable and the room is cozy. The service here is great and the owner and the people that clean the rooms and make breakfast are so friendly. The view from the roof as you sit in the hot tub is spectacular and is perfect for a romantic getaway or even a family vacation. I will definitely come back, I love this place.

Perfect! This place is precious, comfortable, and in the middle of everything. Three of us stayed in the Rainbow Room and we did not feel crowded at all. The décor is very New Mexican – Paco’s passion for local art is evident on every wall, and if you ask, he can tell you all about each piece. We all slept comfortably and enjoyed the fireplaces and the outdoor space (balcony off the den, roof deck). The rooftop hot tub is wonderful – 360 views of downtown Taos and the surrounding mountains. La Dona Luz is right downtown; there’s a cute brew pub with good food about 50 feet away, and all of the downtown restaurants are within a few blocks. There’s a full grocery store just a few blocks away, as well. Paco and his staff are awesome. Stay here!

My family and I had a wonderful stay at La Doña Luz Inn.
This quaint B&B provides a very clean, uplifting environment full of flowers and color with a Southwestern flare. It’s themed rooms are harmoniously decorated, comfortable and well appointed. We loved the 3 level Rainbow suite with its masterful woodwork and great attention to detail. This spacious suite featured a log-​beamed high ceiling, full kitchen, dinning room and richly decorated living room with a beautiful fireplace and patio. its very romantic multi level bedroom is truly a must-​see and a rare accommodation for a B&B.
We took advantage of the surrounding mountain scenery from its private rooftop retreat, complete with hot tub, and relaxed in its beautiful courtyard.
The Inn’s owner was very gracious and informative and our children loved the friendly staff (they did not want to leave).
The proximity of the Inn to the plaza, it’s quaint comfortable accommodations and its superb management present a truly unique travel experience and I highly recommend this Southwestern jewel.

We were in Taos just this past weekend for a quick getaway. We had started off at a different hotel. The first hotel was loud, definitely felt sketchy, and had that bland, corporate vibe that I hate. When I woke up Saturday morning, I put my foot down, and we found another place.
Although LDL has minimum stays listed on their website, they were willing to accommodate us and let us stay for one night. They also graciously let us check in early, which was AWESOME, as I was exhausted from the previous night’s crappy sleep. Mariah (an employee) was so warm and welcoming, and got us taken care of right away. Thanks, Mariah!
We loved the room! It was cozy, had a great view, and was really adorable. We were in the Sonrisa room which has a two person Jacuzzi tub and a whimsical Adam & Eve mural on the bathroom walls (complete with unicorn). There’s also Rusk products in the bathrooms instead of cheap stuff. There’s a DVD player and there’s a (very small) selection of movies downstairs you can borrow to watch. It’s literally steps away from the plaza, very centrally located and convenient. If you want to walk around, the plaza’s right there, but if you want to just chill in your room, it’s cozy enough to do that, too.
Breakfast was fairly simple, nothing extraordinary, but basic fare – yogurt, granola, bagels, homemade waffles. There’s a really cute dining room and courtyard area, to sip your coffee and eat your waffle. It was a relaxing start to the day.
The whole hotel was very quiet, and non-​invasive – we literally didn’t see any guests or employees except at breakfast, which is AWESOME. The staff is just a phone call away but they let you be which I appreciate.
We will definitely be back! My only regret is that we didn’t stay there the whole weekend! If you’re in Taos, it’s worth checking out, for sure, if you want a non-​corporate, non-​touristy place to relax. =)

I stayed here during my recent trip to Taos and had a great non-​touristy experience (just what I was hoping for)! Paco was a very welcoming host, although I didn’t see him again after we checked in (we only stayed one night). The whole house is decorated with beautiful art and murals, and our room was especially nice. It was decorated with locally made drums and Native American textiles, and the bathroom was beautifully tiled in blue, green and yellow to mirror the painting of sunflowers that was hanging on the wall. The price was amazing, and the breakfast was very good as well. My only complaint would be that breakfast started at 7:30 am, and most of the food was sitting out until we came to breakfast around 8:30 or 9:00 (it was covered but still wasn’t as appealing as it would have been earlier or if it was made to order). Overall, I had a great time and will definitely be staying here next time I’m in Taos!!!
P. S. I also loved their shop El Rincon, but will review it later so I can do it justice.

My fiancé and I went to Taos for a long weekend over New Years and stayed at La Dona Luz. Another couple came along and also stayed here. We all really enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
The location is really fabulous. You can walk around the shopping in «downtown» Taos and there is fabulous food to eat within a couple of blocks.
We stayed in the Tiwa Room on the ground level. The room, like the entire B&B, had wonderful decorative touches. There is a lot of beautiful art on the walls. The Tiwa Room was very spacious and had two TV’s — one in the living room and another in the bedroom. My only complaint with the room is that the bathroom is lacking in the comfort that the rest of the room offers. It got very cold in there because there are no heat vents in the actual bathroom. Also, there is a jacuzzi tub but every time we tried to turn it on tons of dirt came out of the jets. The shower head in the room also really needs to be replaced. It was difficult to get a good, warm shower in this room.
Our friends stayed one night in the Santiago room and loved it. We stopped in and it was a beautiful room. The rest of their stay was in La Luz which was charming and had great views since it was at the very top of the hotel. However, they don’t mention on their website that there is not really a door to this room… it was just a thatch gate with a bike lock on it. Also, there was no real heat, only a space heater. Our friends didn’t want to leave a space heater on while we were out exploring so when we got back from skiing and sight seeing the room would be too cold for them to relax in.
Overall, this is a lovely place to stay. The breakfast was nice every morning and the inn keepers were very helpful and nice people.

5 stars for friendliness and customer service, but I couldn’t help walking away from my stay feeling like there was a bit much to be desired. The room at first seemed great and cozy and romantic (especially with the fireplace) but towards the end, it just felt a bit overwhelming. It was overly-​decorated. To the point where there wasn’t any wall space, because it was covered with authentic artwork, paintings, and artifacts. There wasn’t a bit of open space in the room that wasn’t decorated or filled with something. The room had a slight moth ball smell to it and the bathroom smelled a bit dank as well. The breakfast area felt dark and silent and without atmosphere, and although I enjoyed the waffle, I quickly finished so I could head back to my room.
I liked the recreation bookshelf that had some games, dvds, and playing cards, and I think this place is centrally located, so walking around the square is pretty easy. I probably wouldn’t stay here again, but I think others might find this place affordable ($ 129), romantic, and enjoyable.

FANTASTIC place! A dear friend of many years and I met here to celebrate our 40^th birthdays — we stayed in the Rainbow Room which has a private hot tub on the roof from which we could view stars, the snow-​topped mountain, and the Taos hot air balloon festival! The hot tub alone is worth it, but the suite also has a full kitchen, sweet living room, and a great king bed. We didn’t use the fireplaces but wood was provided. Breakfast was simple but a great start to the day – fruit, yogurt, granola, toast, eggs, and they will make you waffles if you ask! Good coffee and really helpful staff. Really centrally located and parking is included. I can’t wait to go back!

The best bed and breakfast EVER, totally affordable and romantically rustic in all the right ways. Paco, the owner and biggest sweetheart father of two, has been renovating his family’s property and making the perfect home away from home B&B with awesome and modern bath amenities, epic beds, antiques, local art, traditional Native American rugs, photographs, paintings, and nic-​nacks of cute, quirk, and sacred. Each room has its own special feel and serves as as the perfect backdrop and bed veil to your Taos visit.
The Yellow Bird Deer room, where I stayed last night, is something out of a dream I’ve had, I slept so well and so sound surrounded by its charms. A ginormous bed and an accompaniment salon room equipped with a couch and fireplace with french doors to the patio. Great deep bathtub too! It is right next to the kitchen though so you’ll hear a little tinkering in the morn.
AND, if you want the cozy for two special go for the Sonrisa room, it has the most massive bath for two or gosh, two and half WITH jacuzzi jets. After a sweet soak, pull up for a fireside chat not a few footsteps away with a book, a glass of wine, or your love.