Planning an overnight stay in New Mexico this year? If you to travel through or visit Albuquerque, why not make sure your stay is a memorable one? We’re checking out one fascinating hotel in the city where each room seems like a work of art. Let’s take a look.
This is Nativo Lodge, a boutique hotel located in central Albuquerque just off Interstate 25 and within view of the beautiful Sandia Mountains.
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From the exterior, you can tell this will be a hotel unlike any other you’ve stayed in. The bright colors and geometric designs not only entice fun-loving travelers but also art lovers. Why?
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The most intriguing part of this hotel are the rooms. The hotel’s artist rooms are a unique vision of contemporary art by Indigenous artists…
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…crafted to look like a peaceful retreat with flower motifs…
Dick Thompson/Flickr This room is titled “Mountain Flower” by Andrea Vargas Mendoza.
…or a colorful reminder of life, resilience, and our connection to our surroundings.
Dick Thompson/Flickr This room is titled “Sunrise Blessings” by Lynette Haozous.
The walls of these rooms are covered in murals and hanging art of various styles that challenges the perception of Indigenous art, showing that it can possess modernist tones…
Nativo Lodge/Facebook This room is titled “Hozho” by Rhett Lynch.
…or even ring true to more “traditional” artwork.
Nativo Lodge/Facebook This room is titled “All Direction Protection” by Randy Barton.
The hotel began with commissioning a few rooms to be designed by Indigenous artists of various tribes and the number has slowly grown to 24!
Nativo Lodge/Facebook This room is titled “Creation at Dawn” by Nani Chacon.
While you’re staying, don’t forget to wander around the hotel! The rest of it is quite lovely. You can enjoy a drink at the bar…
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…or a dip in their indoor/outdoor pool. Doesn’t that look relaxing?
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Nativo Lodge is located at 6000 Pan American Freeway NE in Albuquerque. You can find more details about the hotel and book a room by visiting their website, nativolodge.com.
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This room is titled “Mountain Flower” by Andrea Vargas Mendoza.
This room is titled “Sunrise Blessings” by Lynette Haozous.
Nativo Lodge/Facebook
This room is titled “Hozho” by Rhett Lynch.
This room is titled “All Direction Protection” by Randy Barton.
This room is titled “Creation at Dawn” by Nani Chacon.
Looking for another unique hotel to spend a night? If you’re a little further west, then try out a historic hotel in Gallup. Read more about El Rancho Hotel in Spend The Night At This Historic New Mexico Hotel Where Hollywood Cowboys Used To Stay.
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