Rating:	Recommended
Price:

Though it's a good 15-minute drive from the plaza, this is my choice of economical Cerrillos Road chain hotels. Built in 1986, it has been fully remodeled in a very comfortable and tasteful way. The rooms within the three-story white-brick buildings have an unexpectedly elegant feel, with lots of deep colors and Art Deco tile in the bathrooms. There's plenty of space in these rooms, and they're lit for mood as well as for reading. A complimentary continental breakfast is served in the intimate lobby. The outdoor kidney-shaped pool has a nice lounging area and is open and heated May to October. The hotel is just across a parking lot from the Villa Linda Mall, which shoppers and moviegoers will appreciate. The Kettle, a 24-hour coffee shop, is adjacent.

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