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Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi named No. 1 Best Hotel, Santa Fe by the prestigious Travel + Leisure World Best Awards
July 12, 2022
Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi, downtown Santa Fe’s leading boutique hotel, is ecstatic to announce that the property has been ranked No. 1 on Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2022 list of the “The 5 Best Hotels in Santa Fe.” This recognition is a powerful testament to the experience Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi provides to visitors and guests, as the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards are a leading barometer of the places and companies that satisfy some of the most passionate and discerning travelers today. These awards remain an essential, trusted source for inspiration and guidance as travelers make plans to set out on trips around the globe. Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi’s recognition comes at a special time for the property, following a period of reimagination for the hotel.
“We could not be more thrilled to be recognized as Santa Fe’s top hotel and feel honored to be celebrated by readers of such a respected publication,” said Managing Director, Lutz Arnhold. “It is especially heartening to be receiving this recognition now, knowing the hard work our team and the entire city’s hospitality sector have put into providing the best experiences possible over the last few years. Despite the many challenges that faced tourism and hospitality, Santa Fe continues to be a popular destination among discerning travelers, and because of the top-caliber hospitality offerings that call our city home, we understand what a true honor this is.”
Located in the heart of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi, fuses Southwestern style with five-star elegance and service. The property pays homage to the city with 58 beautifully appointed rooms and suites designed with the destination in mind. Conveniently located within steps of the historic Santa Fe Plaza, the hotel is home to The Anasazi Restaurant, Bar and Lounge, the hotel’s signature culinary destination with a New American and Southwestern menu and the only comprehensive tequila tasting table in the area. Honoring the history of Santa Fe, the property celebrates the enduring creative spirit and traditions of the region's early Native Americans, the city's rich cultural heritage as an early Spanish establishment, and its ongoing legacy as an artist colony. The property’s team of dedicated associates remain on hand to help curate the perfect Santa Fe escape for guests looking to truly immerse themselves in the city, providing insider advice on Santa Fe’s cultural and culinary treasures and their undivided attention to guests' immediate requests.
The recognition from the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards comes on the heels of a series of new updates Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi has made in order to enhance the on-property experience, including the debut of renovated guest rooms in 2021. The new rooms include luxurious design elements such as walk-in showers and beautiful hardwood floors, and the addition of high-end amenities including state-of-the-art humidifiers, Dyson hairdryers, stylish personal beverage carts and more. Despite the challenges that the hospitality industry has faced over the last two years, Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi has remained dedicated to continuing to evolve not only its offerings but also in serving as a strong supporter of Santa Fe tourism overall.
As a responsible and locally minded member of the city’s dynamic tourism industry, Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi, understands the value that hospitality plays for Santa Fe’s local community and how recognition from top-tier travel experts is helpful in elevating the city’s overall profile. The property’s commitment to bettering facilities and service is not only driven by a desire to enhance guest offerings but also to use hospitality as a means to help support and further invest in Santa Fe itself. Earlier in 2022, the property assisted with the launch of LevelUp!, a local internship program seeking to inspire New Mexico’s next generation of hospitality leaders and hoteliers. Aiming to give back to the community in tangible ways and ensure the ongoing success of Santa Fe’s thriving tourism sector, this unique hospitality mentorship offering has been developed to provide ambitious New Mexicans the opportunity to work with some of the world’s best hotel brands. Inspired by Rosewood Hotels & Resort brand’s overall programming, Rosewood Impacts, LevelUP! is the latest initiative from Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi that aims to positively impact the local community. Through Rosewood Impacts, the brand’s entire portfolio is driven by a sense of purpose to inspire, enrich and positively impact both people and the planet. Both the brand and property working to continually embrace a sustainable approach that puts circular hospitality at the forefront.
Each year Travel + Leisure recognizes the top hotels, islands, cities, cruise lines, airlines, spas, and more around the globe, based on the results collected from their annual readers’ survey. Through this comprehensive survey, readers rate hotels, destinations, tour operations and more. Hotels specifically are judged on the following characteristics: rooms/facilities, location, service, food, and value. The Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2022 are published each year on Travel + Leisure’s website and celebrated in the August issue of Travel + Leisure US and UK print editions. The full list of winners can be found here.
About Travel + Leisure
Founded in 1971 and designed for the sophisticated, well-traveled person who has a strong interest in leisure activities. Editorial offers suggestions and resources concerning all aspects of travel, including airlines, frequent flier programs, hotels, spas and resorts, dining, shopping and entertainment. Written as a source for people who make travel their quest in life. The magazine offers money-saving ideas for national and international getaways, in addition to advice for the first-time traveler. Publishes six regional editions. In October 2013, the magazine was sold to Time Inc. by its longtime publisher, American Express. In January 2018, the magazine was purchased from Time Inc. by the Meredith Corporation.
About Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi
Located in downtown Santa Fe, steps from the historic Santa Fe Plaza, Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi® is an intimate world-class vacation retreat and New Mexico’s most lauded hotel. Since it was established in 1991, the Inn has set the standard for luxury and service among small city hotels. The 58-room boutique hotel unveiled a full guestroom reimagination in 2014 to embrace a more modern, sophisticated aesthetic, while still celebrating the enduring creative spirit of the region’s Native Americans. The guestroom design beautifully complements the Inn’s legendary décor and architecture, including works by local artisans, massive hand-carved doors, sculptured stairways and sandstone walls that whisper of prehistoric Pueblo living. The world-renowned Anasazi Restaurant boasts a chic design as well as an inviting lounge area and dedicated tequila table. The restaurant’s menus epitomize modern Southwestern cuisine, featuring the strong ingredients and flavors of the Southwest. Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi has been honored four times with the prestigious AAA Four-Diamond Award, the highest accolade presented by AAA to hotels and restaurants based on facilities, amenities and service. Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi has additionally been recognized with a 2022 Global Star Rating in Forbes Travel Guide and was named #1 Best Hotel in Downtown Santa Fe by U.S News & World Report in 2022. Further, in 2021, the property was named #13 Top Hotel in the Southwest and West by Conde Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards. The destination of Santa Fe itself has also received numerous honors including being recognized at #4 on the list for “Best Small City in the U.S.” by Conde Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards and as the #3 city on a list of “The 22 Best Places to Travel in 2022” according to Ovation Travel Group. Santa Fe was also awarded the #2 spot of the “Top 15 Cities in the U.S” by Travel+ Leisure’s 2021 World’s Best Reader’s Choice Awards.
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