The Spa at Loretto

The Spa at Loretto sits inside Hotel Loretto on Old Santa Fe Trail, a short walk from the Plaza. It's a hotel spa in the classic sense: a tight, curated menu rather than a sprawling treatments list, built around two seasonal offerings rather than a full spa card.

The signature is the Heart Of The Desert Ritual, a 1 hour 40 minute treatment running $295 through the end of February. It opens with a Palo Santo meditation, moves into a sage-and-rose infused sea salt soak, then a full-body massage with hot stones worked into the back, finished with a choice of hand or foot treatment and a take-home gift. The other option is a Strawberry Rhubarb Rosehip facial, offered at 50 minutes ($175) or 80 minutes ($225), aimed at brightening and plumping skin, with a hibiscus eye treatment to address puffiness and dark circles; the longer version adds a lip enhancement step. Both come with a take-home gift and are part of a limited seasonal menu available through February 28.

There's a tie-in with the hotel's Luminaria Restaurant: booking either the ritual or the facial during February gets 15% off dinner there (alcohol excluded), valid Tuesday through Saturday between 5 and 9pm. This is a reservation-only spa with no day-pass access, so it's not a drop-in soak-and-relax spot — it's set up for guests who want a specific, scheduled treatment, solo or as a couple. Hours run late morning into afternoon most days (closed Tuesdays), and given the small two-treatment menu, calling ahead to confirm availability and current seasonal pricing is worth doing before planning a visit.