Benchmark Hospitality International announces the addition of Eldorado Hotel & Spa to its portfolio of destination properties. Located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, one of the southwest’s most vibrant cities, Eldorado Hotel & Spa is the perfect embodiment of the destination’s enchanting spirit, where Native American, Hispanic and Anglo cultures merge. Alex Cabanas, president business development & finance, made the announcement.

"I am thrilled to welcome the Eldorado Hotel & Spa to Benchmark Hospitality International," said Mr. Cabanas. "The team at Eldorado represents the best Santa Fe has to offer in hospitality and personalized service, and we are fortunate to welcome them into the Benchmark family. This also represents Benchmark Hospitality's entry into the New Mexico market."

Eldorado Hotel & Spa, a Four Diamond property situated in Santa Fe’s downtown, is steps away from a host of local treasures, including the historic Santa Fe Plaza, the renowned Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, and Canyon Road art galleries. The property features 219 guestrooms and suites, The Old House restaurant and newly installed Agave Lounge, as well as advanced meeting and special event facilities for groups of 10 to 400 guests.

A comprehensive resort experience, Eldorado features Nidah Spa, which means “your life” in the Apache language.  The Nidah Spa is one of Santa Fe’s most respected centers for enhanced well-being with a treatment regimen reflecting the resort’s Southwestern heritage, using essential and indigenous earth elements and ancient healing techniques. Other resort activities either on property or that can be arranged nearby include a spectacular roof-top pool and whirlpool, complete fitness facilities, horseback riding, skiing, golf, kayaking & river rafting, hiking dozens of trails located near the hotel, fly-fishing in the Pecos River, and ice-skating at a nearby rink. The resort provides programming for children of guests, and takes pride in the fact that it is pet friendly.

New Mexico’s premier choice for meetings and events, the Eldorado Hotel & Spa offers more than 22,000 square feet of conference space, from an open-air Pavilion to intimate boardrooms and the elegant Anasazi Ballroom with inspiring natural light and a wood-burning kiva fireplace. The resort’s unique Destination Management service is available to organize group tours, golf outings, fishing trips, and creative teambuilding programming.

The Eldorado Hotel & Spa features one of Santa Fe’s most exceptional wedding and special event venues. The resort prides itself in meticulous attention to detail, ensuring every special occasion will be long cherished.  From the 6500 square foot Pavilion courtyard, to the palatial Presidential Suite with a majestic penthouse patio, and the elegant ballroom serving up to 330 guests, the Eldorado Hotel & Spa is as its name suggests, Santa Fe’s golden destination for life’s important occasions.