Review of Luxx Boutique Hotel 3*

I wouldn't stay anywhere else in S. F. We booked their suite. 2 separate bedrooms with a shared bath, and it was no more than a regular room in several of the other top tier hotels. The decor is decidedly and refreshingly un-hotel. You feel like you are at home, not a hotel. If you're one of those travelers who needs a pool, or spa, or room service, then Luxx won't be for you. But if what you need is a beautiful, comfortable, clean and well-equipped room within a 2 block walk from the plaza, then this is the place. Your first indication this will be a different experience is at check in… no credit card swipes, nothing to sign (assuming you've pre-reserved). You're just given the access code for your door, and that's it! Same with check-out. When you're ready, just leave. What could be simpler. Then, when you access the internet from your room, again, NOTHING to do! No hotel passwords, no extra internet access fees, etc. Just connect to the Luxx Wi-Fi network and you're good to go. Of course, there is the usual in-room refrigerator (again, not stocked with overpriced hotel stuff… just load up with your own choices), and coffee maker/supplies to make everything perfect. There is no overpriced hotel restaurant (but then who in their right mind would EVER eat in a hotel, especially when surrounded by so many other alternatives in Santa Fe? ) Instead, JUST outside the hotel entrance you'll find, on one side, a coffee/gelato/bakery place, and on the other side, a nice little boutique Japanese restaurant. Best of all are the rates, which are as reasonable as you could possibly get for a place all snuggled up right next to the plaza. Yeah Luxx… we'll be back.