“The Belle of the Southwest”

The Plaza Hotel opened in 1882 as “The Belle of the Southwest,” the fanciest hotel in all of New Mexico Territory. Lovingly restored and overlooking beautiful Old Town Plaza Park, the hotel is today a favorite destination for historians, film crews, locals and travelers from near and far. For 125 years the Plaza Hotel and Plaza Park have been the heart of Las Vegas, New Mexico–the original Las Vegas! With our beautiful Ballroom, meeting rooms, dining room and saloon, the Plaza is your home for meetings, parties, conventions and other important events in northern New Mexico. Come stay with us and discover the most beautiful, historic small town in the Southwest!

Victorian Guest Rooms

The Historic Plaza Hotel and Event Center has 70 guest rooms, with 19 overlooking beautiful Plaza Park.

Reserve online for the best rates or call 505-425-3591.

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Welcome to the Plaza Hotel!

We hope that you will come to love Las Vegas NM as we have – it’s the most beautiful, interesting and historic small town in the Southwest. Visit our Castañeda Hotel across town as well!

Thanks for being our guest!

Allan Affeldt, Tina Mion & our wonderful crew

Restaurant/Bar Update

prairie hill cafe and byron T’s saloon at the plaza hotel have permanently closed.

We currently do not have dining or bar services in the hotel, but please ask the concierge for nearby recommendations.

Las Vegas, NM

Las Vegas was established in 1835 after a group of settlers received a land grant from the Mexican government. The town was laid out in the traditional Spanish Colonial style, with a central plaza surrounded by buildings which could serve as fortifications in case of attack. Las Vegas soon prospered as a stop on the Santa Fe Trail.
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Welcome to the Plaza! Owner Allan Affeldt shares architectural history of Las Vegas New Mexico, and gives a brief tour of the historic Plaza Hotel.