Southeastern New Mexico, New Mexico hotel rooms at the Independent

"Good hotel and very close to Carlsbad Caverns NP. The property is older and a bit outdated, but it suited our needs well."

"Did not stay. Rooms smelled like smoking. Allergic to smoking. Also pool not open. Was not told pool would not be filled. They said we would not be charged for leaving."

"Older property Staff was very gracious "

"The in"

"Room was clean, staff was friendly , the only problem we had was the guest staying in the room above us and making all kinds of noises, didn’t really get any sleep "

"Satusfied"

"After seeing the map, I was looking forward to this stay since it appeared the hotel was isolated from Ruidoso Downs, but I still wasn't sure if it was far enough from the highway. Luckily, my instincts were right, and this was a great escape in Ruidoso! Since I was looking for something cost effective, cabins were out, but I don't think we missed much with this hotel! The rooms were HUGE, everything was in good shape, and views (especially with us facing the mountain) were beautiful! The facility had a good layout, with a very nice courtyard. Since there were multiple buildings - and even a separate facility for breakfast - this felt more like a resort than a standard hotel. The staff was kind and efficient, and everything looked clean and in good shape. The breakfast exceeded my expectations, with plenty of options to choose from. We didn't use the pool or hot tub, but the area looked nice and well kept. And overall, the property felt safe and was a nice alternative to much higher priced options in town. If we stay in the Ruidoso area in the future, this will definitely be at the top of my list of options."

"The hotel was clean, right of the main highway. Staff was nice and professional."

"Room was amazing, wish they had breakfast but it was a great location"