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But Poetry Inn's allure is also compounded from smaller pleasures, small being the operative word in this mountainside bandit's hideaway: There are five guest rooms and a staff of ten, including three innkeeper/concierges who possess gratifyingly detailed memories for what pleases you.

Dream Hideaways: The World's Top Microboutique Hotels Forbes Life Staff 2010

The more liberal cancellation terms of Lewis 'booking were a mistake, but one which the hotel didn't seem to notice, even when he attempted to cancel both through Holiday Inn's central reservations department and directly through the hotel.

Traveler's Aide: When a hotel claims a refundable rate isn't 2010

"These are more extroverted, charismatic people who like people," says Kevin Kowalski, senior vice president of global brand management for Holiday Inn's U. K.-based parent, InterContinental Hotels, or IHG.

Holiday Inn to Turn Bars Into Social Hubs Kris Hudson 2010

Mark Carrier, senior vice president of hotel owner B.F. Saul Co. and past chairman of Holiday Inn's franchisee association, believes they will.

Holiday Inn to Turn Bars Into Social Hubs Kris Hudson 2010

Those changes would allow for more food to be served by the bar staff, which in turn would allow Holiday Inn's franchisees to limit their labor costs by reducing restaurant staff, especially at slow times of the day.

Holiday Inn to Turn Bars Into Social Hubs Kris Hudson 2010

The social hub would tailor Holiday Inn's lunch and dinner menus to bar fare that can be shared, such as gourmet meatballs, sesame chicken wings, hamburgers and a few significant entrees, such as steaks and salmon club sandwiches.

Holiday Inn to Turn Bars Into Social Hubs Kris Hudson 2010

Have coffee and yogurt on the porch swing in one of the Inn's several courtyards, or drive 10 minutes past '50s motels and fast-food joints to the old-school, linoleum-floored Pantry 1820 Cerrillos Rd., 505-986-0022, pantrysantafe.com for reliably good New Mexican food.

Take Monday Off: Santa Fe and Taos Kate Bolick 2011

Standing stark naked in the middle of the room, a small expanse of hillside outside the Inn's picture window.

On Deadline Jonathan Sapers 2011

Standing stark naked in the middle of the room, a small expanse of hillside outside the Inn's picture window.

On Deadline Jonathan Sapers 2011

Nearly all of Holiday Inn's hotels are owned by small franchisees, and most of those owners hold only a few of the hotels.

Holiday Inn to Turn Bars Into Social Hubs Kris Hudson 2010