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Welcome to the Hotel La Fonda de Taos. This charming, historic hotel is located directly on the historic Taos Plaza. The plaza itself dates back approximately 400 years. The phrase La Fonda is an old Hispanic term meaning "The Inn" of Taos. While the hotel is almost completely renovated, it still boasts its character of the earlier years. Still present in the lobby are main artifacts such as the "Suits of Lights", Spanish and Mexican memorabilia dating back to the early 1900's. Also featured are rare Flamenco dolls and bronze figures of European descent. One of the hotels most famous attributes is the incredible, one of a kind collection of art by D. H. Lawrence, the well known British author. This hotel has played host to many American and European celebrities for over sixty years. Such celebrities include Dennis Weaver, Dennis Hopper, Judy Garland,Tennessee Williams, Robert DeNiro, Peter Fonda, Julia Roberts, Rock Hudson and many others. The new rooms at Hotel La Fonda are beautifully decorated in Southwestern flair. Elegant fabrics and New Mexico style furniture adorn each room. All guests are sure to feel pampered in these new exquisite rooms. The Penthouse is one of a kind, being the only Penthouse in Taos! This atrium unit features Taos Skies as your main view. Other hotel amenities will include a small exercise facility, an elevator for guests convenience and a soothing hot tub to soak away a day of shopping and sight seeing in Historic Taos Plaza. Our impeccable service combined with our convenient location (1 block) to the Taos Civic Center and other shops, galleries, restaurants and museums outside the front door make the Hotel La Fonda the first choice of many visitors. A "true" Taos experience.