Castañeda Hotel

The Castañeda Hotel, a historic railroad hotel in Las Vegas, New Mexico, was built between 1898 and 1899 by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway and operated by the Fred Harvey Company until 1948. It is notable for being the first Mission Revival architecture hotel in New Mexico and served as a prototype for other Harvey houses. After years of vacancy, it was restored and reopened in 2019. The hotel has a rich history, having hosted notable figures like Theodore Roosevelt and serving as a social hub for the community. Its unique architecture features a U-shaped design with a central courtyard and a bell tower. The hotel has also appeared in popular films and television shows, making it an interesting destination for tourists and researchers alike.