TL;DR

Historic estate: – built in 1932 by John Gaw Meem
Working farm: – lavender, sunflowers, and organics everywhere
Campo dining: – acclaimed organic farm-to-table restaurant
Unique vibe: – upscale yet warm and welcoming
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Sprawled off in the northwest corner of Albuquerque, this ranchy Los Poblanos estate is an endless series of charming features.

From Mouse, the charismatic orange farm cat, to the exquisite organic farm-to-table cuisine at Campo, Los Poblanos is a one-of-a-kind boutique hotel.

It’s a family-run establishment, built in 1932 by esteemed local architect John Gaw Meem.

Multiple gorgeous buildings are surrounded by lavender and sunflower fields as part of its working farm.

Superficially, it’s a posh, upright aunt with closets of turquoise jewelry who sits on the board of the local museum and at least two other nonprofits.

But beyond that it’s a friendly, welcoming place to hang your hat. And once on the ground you’ll find it’s hard to keep the farm out of the inn, and nobody’s trying.

What are the rooms like?

Number of rooms: 45
Three lodging styles: – Meem Hacienda, Farm Rooms, Field Suites
Farm & Field Rooms: – modern, bright, with fireplaces/patios
Meem Rooms: – historic, Santa Fe style charm
All rooms: – lavender amenities, TVs, wet bars, seating
See each room in detail here

There are three areas for lodging: the Meem hacienda, modern Farm rooms, and the Field Suites.

The comfort and attention to detail in all three are spot-on, the choice between them is only a matter of style.

If you’re sensitive to smell, we’d send you towards the Field Suites, the only buildings without wood-burning fireplaces, beautifully appointed overlooking the lavender fields.

They’ve got semi-private patios perfect for passive lavender-sniffing.

The Farm rooms are far from spartan farmhouse simplicity, but they do a nice facsimile while amping up the comfort.

Both them and the Field Suites have a modern design, all whitewashed boards, plush curtains, and stone fireplaces (in the Farm rooms), and gorgeous hardwood flooring.

The Meem rooms are the most historic, decked out in the Santa Fe style wood beamed ceilings, hand-carved furniture and adobe fireplaces. All rooms are different, but they’re all oozing charm.

Where ever you end up, you’ll enjoy amenities made with farm-grown lavender, TVs, wet bars, and some kind of seating.

Many rooms have fireplaces, some kitchenettes and sleeper sofas.

What are prices like?

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And what’s the food like? Any facilities we should know about?

Campo restaurant: – organic, reservation-only dining
Bars: – Campo bar and guests-only Library Bar
Wellness: – yoga, Pilates, meditation in Wellness Yurt
Relax: – spa with lavender-based treatments
Extras: – pool, cruisers, campfires with s’mores

Amenities are woven throughout, in a real farm-to-bedside experience.

First, we’ve got Campo, a reservation-only exercise in the best of organic farm-to-table cuisine, available for breakfast, brunch, dinner, and a superb multi-course Chef’s Table experience.

Campo has a bar, but you’ve also got the guests-only Library Bar in the La Quinta building, a stunning area of the ranch it would be a shame to miss.

They have afternoon tea service as well.

Once you’ve wined and dined, you’ll either want to move, or lounge around.

Movers can enjoy the seasonal saltwater pool and fitness center on their own, or join complimentary yoga, Pilates and meditation sessions at the Inn’s Wellness Yurt.

Complimentary cruisers make for gorgeous riverside cycles.

Loungers have the onsite spa to satisfy every need, from facials to full-body massage to indulgent scrubs.

It’s impeccably decorated and utilizes many home-grown botanicals.

Once you’re finished with your day, meet up by the outdoor campfires with complimentary s’mores kits for dessert.

And when it’s time to go home, enjoy complimentary shuttle service to the airport.

How is the neighborhood? Anything interesting nearby?

Serene location: – surrounded by nature, near Rio Grande
Old Town: – Albuquerque Museum, Explora Center
Beer lovers: – breweries clustered near Wells Park
Outdoors: – Petroglyph Monument, Sandia Crest hikes
Day trips: – Madrid, local artsy town, Breaking Bad spots

As a relax, unwind, enjoy the serenity of nature situation, the location is perfect. Albuquerque is not far, but it’s far enough to forget about, and the old Rio Grande chugs away in the background.

You could easily spend your time wandering the grounds, going to yoga, and walking along the river, which is a 20-minute max walk from the hotel, max.

Downtown, however, is definitely worth a peek. It’s a 10-minute drive, and is possible to access with public transport, but it might not be the most efficient option.

Wander around Old Town, check out the Albuquerque Museum and the Explora Center by Tiguex Park.

Beer fans will want to head towards Wells Park by the Automotive museum. The cluster of breweries in walking distance of each other make a lovely beer tour.

Of course, a lot of the magic of the area is in the hills. The Petroglyph Monument (out of rattler season) is a must-see, about 15 minutes from the farm. Sandia Crest is great hiking as well.

If you want a day trip, Madrid is about an hour away, an artsy town perfect for some shopping where it’s easy to catch some live music.

If you’re a Golden Age TV fan, check out the nearby Breaking Bad filming locations.

And what about the reviews? What did other guests think?

Some things guests liked:

“A truly beautiful, intentional and sustainable property that’s meticulously maintained. We stayed in one of the more recently added King rooms. The room had high ceilings, hand made pottery mugs, a French press, lavender toiletries made on the property and a private patio. Fresh fruit, veg and flowers grow on property along with a few friendly alpaca, sheep, goats and guinea hens. This stay was worth every penny, we wish we would have stayed longer. The food at Campo (on site restaurant) and from the bakery/cafe was also divine. Make sure to reserve ahead of time….”

“I absolutely loved my stay! The room was large, clean, and beautiful. The food and drinks at Campo were wonderful. The staff was the cherry on top….”