The Hotel Santa Fe's Four Diamond addition, The Hacienda at Hotel Santa Fe,
opened in September 2001. Much of the hotel staff is Native American, and the
Arts and Crafts Gift Shop is owned by the Picuris.
Our Butler was called to take us to the Hacienda. We didn't have just one
assigned butler, but a whole cadre of them on call. Much less intimidating than
I had feared. lol. They are charged with making sure our stay is pleasant, and
serve as Valet/Concierge/etc.
The Hacienda is behind the Hotel, reached either by driving or by walking through
the hotel to a covered walkway which joins the two.
After we were unpacked, we were invited to enjoy complimentary hors d'oveurs in the hospitality
room on the top floor. We decided to have a glass of wine, too, which was not complimentary.
It was very good Chardonnay, for which we were billed $14 a glass! Teach ME to act like
I didn't need to ask price! For those of you interested in wine, it was from a local vineyard,
Gruet, and really was very good. We bought a bottle at Trader Joe's for a whole lot
less money the next day. (lol) That was another nice surprise ~ Trader Joe's in Santa Fe!