They claim to be a four diamond hotel but you wouldn't be able to tell by their service. To start, it's almost impossible to park in front of the hotel to even check in. Valet parking is $25 for the night but no one was even around to park cars. I finally dropped my girlfriend off to check in and I circled the block multiple times waiting for the cars in front to move which never happened. She finished checking in and I picked her up. She was told we could park overnight in the catty corner parking lot overnight for $20. We pull into this parking and immediately saw a sign that said no overnight parking. We eventually found parking on the opposite side of downtown at a church for $20 where we could safely park overnight. You would also think that a four diamond hotel would offer some sort of bellhop service to help with your bags or at least open the door when you initially check in but that was not the case. Not only did we park across town and have to walk about a half mile away but had to carry our luggage back. The hotel is convenient to downtown but is not worthy of four diamonds.
This place is beyond words. Every house is self sustaining but you wouldn't know it. Each house is built with used tires, recycled bottles and includes a green house. We stayed at Picuris which also included a garage. We learned a lot about green architecture/engineering and how the water in each house is used in 4 different applications before being sent for treatment. Don't let these things scare you away because if you didn't know you were staying at an earthship, you would think you were staying at any normal house. Only downside is that the toilet smells off since it is the final use of water before it is sent for treatment.
We stayed at half moon which was a fantastic room. Love that the room was its own separate building and very private. The granola was delicious (and not expecting to be impressed by granola). The spa services were good to very good. The salt scrub was by far the best spa treatment. The Japanese theme throughout the spa was a nice touch with a koi pond and waterfall next to the foot soaking pool.
Food was good but a little fussy. Cozy little place with interesting art.
Lots of local beers to try and great pizza. Our server was very knowledgeable about downtown Santa Fe and gave recommendations on where to go to eat and drink. The balcony overlooks the plaza and is great for people watching.