Introduction / Description
In a redbrick building dating from 1882, this stately hotel is a 7-minute walk from New Mexico Highlands University and 5 miles from Storrie Lake State Park.
Elegant rooms and suites come with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Some have floor-to-ceiling windows, and a bridal suite features a 4-poster bed, whirlpool tub and marble shower.
The lobby has grand staircases, and a Victorian-style restaurant serves contemporary American and New Mexican dishes. A classic saloon offers live weekend music, and meeting and event space is also available.
The Plaza Hotel opened in 1882 as “The Belle of the Southwest”, the fanciest hotel in all of New Mexico Territory. Lovingly restored and overlooking beautiful Old Town Plaza Park, your hotel is today a favorite destination for historians, film crews, locals and travelers from near and far. For 125 years the Plaza Hotel and Plaza Park have been the heart of Las Vegas, New Mexico – the original Las Vegas! With our beautiful Ballroom, meeting rooms, dining room and saloon, the Plaza is your home for meetings, parties, conventions and other important events in northern New Mexico. Come stay with us and discover the most beautiful, historic small town in the Southwest!
Last but certainly not least, no Las Vegas visit is complete without a stop at historic Plaza Park. Located just a few miles from Railroad Avenue, the stately Plaza Hotel is the cornerstone building in this historic district. Built in 1882 by land baron Benigno Romero and associates, the Plaza Hotel was one of the fanciest hotels in the Southwest at that time. Overlooking Plaza Park, the three-story brick structure sports 14-foot ceilings, while the fanciful plaza-side windows face the street. Although the property was operational when Affeldt purchased it, he preformed needed repairs, added upgrades and expanded the hotel to the adjacent Ilfeld Building.
Arrival & Car Parking
Accessible Parking
Take some time to explore the main-floor lobby and public areas of this historic structure, which now has ramp access up to the front door. There’s plenty of room to maneuver a wheelchair or scooter around the lobby area, and an accessible family restroom is located near the gift shop. Don’t miss the massive walnut staircase that dominates the lobby, which was where Javier Bardem cornered Woody Harrelson in the 2007 flick No Country for Old Men.
Accessible Rooms & Bathrooms / Accessibility
The Historic Plaza Hotel and Event Center has 70 guest rooms, with 19 overlooking beautiful Plaza Park.
There’s also barrier-free access to The Range Cafe, which is located inside of the hotel. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the restaurant features home-made Mexican comfort food. Alternatively if you’d like to enjoy an adult beverage, stop by the equally accessible lobby-level Byron T’s Saloon.
Save some time for a stroll through Plaza Park, which is just across the street from the hotel. Accessible sidewalks crisscross the park, and there are a number of benches to sit and enjoy the ambiance. There are also a few sculptures and a gazebo located in the park. Not only is it a grand people-watching venue, but it’s also a very relaxing way to top off a historic Las Vegas visit.
