Castaneda Hotel

We've waited several years for the hotel to be remodeled and opened ...love the Harvey House history! Remodeled updated to the standard one would expect ...Harvey and gang would be pleased.
Southwest ambiance of hotel, inside & out, the hall rugs, photos and of course pleasant rooms w comfy beds, perfect bath are all 10

10amenities. calicosmetics (Tarocco) amazing. Thank you

The restaurant is 100% hi standard w/ a warm 'ol west' environment w/great service and amazingly delicious entrees.

Only 1 but HUGE disappointment to see chemical cancer causing 'coffee mate' for morning coffee. Come on you CAN serve better...so we drank your good coffee black. Not a game changer

A fun stay to say you've been there, if you've arrived on the train, and/or to imagine how it might have been in its heyday. But...the Casteñeda seems like the less fortunate step-sibling of the Plaza Hotel.
A few of the oddities that made it feel less classy: a big pile of towels were being folded on the table in the lobby; dishes were being scraped right at the end of the bar in the doorway to the patio; we had to ask for shampoo and soap; and the room themes didn't make sense to me - see photos.
We didn't eat at the restaurant given the lukewarm reviews both online and by locals.
I love that it's a historic building and applaud the efforts to restore the hotel - just wish I loved it more in person.

We have good friends who stayed at the Castañeda and loved it. We've seen the great remodeling job the owners did, and the rooms are modern but still with a Western touch.

The main problem the hotel is having of late is keeping its restaurant open. For a while they had a lovely fine dining restaurant, augmented by a cozy bar/lounge area with a fireplace and a view of the tracks and railroad station.

But, due a lack of staff, they moved all the food operations to the lounge. It was nice enough, and they had a fairly good menu, so no complaints. However, now they have changed restaurant owners, and apparently the previous owner took his liquor license with him. So the nice little package store is closed, and you can only get soft drinks with your meal.

The kicker is, during this "soft opening," they also don't have their full menu available. My wife and I went for an anniversary dinner there last night, and it was perfectly fine, but the dishes we had researched on the hotel's website were not offered, and we ended up going to another place for an after-dinner drink, so it wasn't quite the festive occasion he had envisioned.

That said, the staff is fantastic and hard-working, and everyone aims to please, so as someone else mentioned, there are lots of good places to eat in town -- come for the hotel and Harvey House ambience, and try some of the other restaurants who'd love your business until this hotel sorts out its dining situation.

Very nice hotel with loads of charm and character. We stayed here because it's the sister hotel of La Posada in Winslow Arizona. Both hotels are right on the train station that Amtrak services. Great on-site restaurant with delicious food and great wines.

I love historic hotels - especially ones that have been touched by Restoration Angels. The Historic Fred Harvey Castaneda Hotel has definitely been touched by angels. As I stepped into the Lobby from the hustle and bustle of 2021, I felt like I had stepped back into the 1800's. In my mind a beautiful cowboy stepped out of the shadows and offered me a seat at the bar . . . . . . . Oh, wait . . . . . I'm promising too much. I wish that had happened . . . but every minute I spent in the Castaneda I kept looking over my shoulder for that cowboy.

In reality - my room, the one on the 2nd floor corner, was a cross between modern elegance and historic splendor. Windows on two sides. Great view. Historic furnishings. Modern bedding. If you find yourself in Las Vegas, NM to visit friends, to crew for a film, or just as a tourist in a great western town . . . be sure you make reservations to step back in time . . . . And then we had dinner in their restaurant . . . . wonderful service, fantastic food. My only regret is that I was so full of great food & wine that I was forced to SHARE a dessert.

Reminder . . . plan ahead. Don't just drop in . . . if you want to stay overnight, or relax in their restaurant. Just like every other business in the country, they are struggling to get and keep good staff. Check out their website, call their front desk. They are friendly and helpful . . . . true western staff.

Fred Harvey Castaneda Hotel. On Railroad Avenue.

We took a day trip to Las Vegas NM. We stopped in to see the Castaneda Hotel. They have done a grand job remodeling it. The antiques are well preserved. We didn't eat there, wish we had, we saw the chefs preparing the food. They have a package liquor store that is magnificent. They carry many New Mexico wines, beer and liquor. They carry many products from different countries. We taste tested 3 different products, all were delicious. The man behind the counter was pleasant and very knowledgeable. All the staff was very kind, and helpful. I highly recommend the Castaneda Hotel!

We stayed at the dog friendly Castaneda Hotel in Las Vegas, New Mexico recently. It was wonderful! Our room had 12 ft. ceilings, beautiful antique furniture and hand carved art that just made our experience so memorable. The staff was terrific and the restaurant was great. My only comment would be that the restaurant menu is a bit limited, but really that is nothing. The town itself has lots of really good restaurants in it for such a small place. If you are on a road trip I highly recommend staying at this place.

Cliff and Sam are amazing!! Augustine totally made out visit it worth every Penny... I love this place. Burger onion rings were amazing.. post Malone look alike was totally HOT... love you All... and that's ME- SOBER‼

We really were happy with the restoration of this Harvey House hotel. It is like stepping back in time. Great staff and the room we had "Squirrel" was very large and furnished with great antiques. Every thing in the hotel was very charming and such a change from the typical hotels these days. The train came by twice and since we were on the second floor, we got to enjoy seeing it stop at the Las Vegas station. My reason for 4 stars is that we did eat an early dinner in the bar area ( regular dining room was closed) but there was a limited menu . Unfortunately, my wife and I had the Green chile stew which caused my wife to have stomach distress. I did not have any problems. However, the flan dessert was excellent. I am sorry as this was the only problem we had while staying at this charming hotel. Here is hoping for a successful business adventure in Las Vegas.

What a cool place! This is an old Harvey House hotel that has recently been lovingly restored. They put a lot of thought and care into the effort and it shows. It is definitely a memorable place in which to stay. And, for that matter, so is the surrounding town. Las Vegas, New Mexico is an old, old town - it was here before the railroad came through. And, it was an important town - it was bigger than Denver. There are lots of cool old stone and brick buildings in the town, many of which are still in use. Strolling through the town is a fun experience.