La Casita Rosada

I really did not know what to expect going on a business trip to Albuquerque. Sure, I have been there before, but mostly just passing through or strictly there for work. In all honesty, I have never truly explored Albuquerque. I am now a fan.If you really want to explore Albuquerque you need to get in all the nooks and crannies and really live the way the locals do. Staying in a hotel off the 25 does not you permit anyone to do that. La Casita Rosada is ideally located between Old Town and Downtown Albuquerque and it makes it really easy to rub elbows with the real Albuquerque.My experience started off on a real positive note making the reservation with Susan the Inn Keeper. She was charming and really knows the area. I made the reservation on the website and she followed up with a phone call and got me excited about the trip. Trust me, that has never happened making a reservation before.La Casita Rosada has just been redecorated and I was actually quite impressed with the work they did. It has a full kitchen stocked with utensils and spices, although I have to admit I mostly just ate out while I was there.The bathroom was much nicer and far more spacious than the hotels I have stayed in when visiting the hotels here in the past.It was really convenient having the office area set up and the free wifi with out all the pesky signups the big chains have really was refreshing. I was actually able to get some work done.You have your own private entrance and the outside is separated into a covered patio area next to the main house and a back patio area where I could still get the wifi.Susan was able to give me some great advice on where to eat. Actually the website has quite an extensive list of local dining and I mostly referred to that.They were friendly and I will definitely come again for sure.

La Casita Rosada is a great place to stay. It is within walking distance of Old Town and the Rio Grande (20 minute walk for the river). Albuquerque is a fun city to explore on foot.We could park off street and could come and go as we pleased. The casita is behind the main residence and has a lot of privacy. The space is great and is a retreat at anytime during the day.With a small office space, a kitchen, spacious bathroom, king bed, and small dining table, this beats most any comparable hotel room.We've stayed there twice now and whenever we go back to Albuquerque, this is where we'll be.

If anyone can come up with anything that this property does not provide (including very pleasant owners) I would like to know of it. Located just a short walk from Old Town with a fine market just around the corner. This is a place to call home for as long as you are lucky enough to be able to stay.