The Lodge at Cloudcroft

Frommer's Review

This lodge is an antique jewel, a well-preserved relic of another era. From the grand fireplace in the lobby to the homey Victorian decor in the guest rooms, it exudes gentility and class. Its 9-hole golf course, one of the nation's highest, challenges golfers across rolling hills between 8,600 and 9,200 feet elevation. Most rooms in the Lodge have views and all are filled with antiques, from sideboards and lamps to mirrors and steam radiators. The standard rooms are small so you may want to reserve one of their suites, which have a bedroom and a sitting room with a fold-out couch. Some suites have Jacuzzi tubs. Guests are greeted by a stuffed bear sitting on their bed with a sampler of homemade fudge from the Lodge Mercantile. In 1991, more rooms were added in the form of the Pavilion and the Retreat, which were built adjacent to the Lodge. These are most often rented out in blocks and are less desirable than those in the main hotel. The hotel's new Spirit of the Mountain Spa offers a variety of massage treatments.

Rebecca's (tel. 575/682-2566), the lodge's restaurant, is named for the resident ghost, believed to have been a chambermaid in the 1930s who was killed by her lumberjack lover. Three meals, plus a midday snack menu, are served daily. Service is friendly and very efficient, and the atmosphere is elegant, with bright sunshine during the day and romantic lighting at night. I recommend the roasted duck with Madeira wine sauce and rice. For dessert, try one of their tableside flambé desserts. The champagne Sunday brunch is a must here, offering a prime rib serving station and an array of side selections.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; outdoor heated pool; golf course; access to nearby tennis courts; exercise room; spa; Jacuzzi; sauna; fax and photocopying services; babysitting

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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