Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe Named to Travel + Leisure’s 2026 T+L 500 List Recognizing the Best Hotels in the World

Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe has been named to Travel + Leisure’s 2026 T+L 500 list highlighting the best hotels in the world, identifying the resort among the most exceptional destinations globally for quality, luxury and heartfelt service.

“We are proud to be recognized by Travel + Leisure readers among the world’s finest hotels,” says General Manager Melissa Sims. “This distinction reflects not only the dramatic beauty of Santa Fe and our picturesque setting in the Sangre de Cristo foothills, but also the extraordinary efforts of our team. Their passion for service, warmth and commitment to creating memorable experiences for our guests make this honour possible.”

Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe is a high-desert refuge situated in the Land of Enchantment. A luxury boutique retreat set on 57 rolling acres (23 hectares) in the Sangre de Cristo foothills, the intimate 65-casita resort is surrounded by rugged mountainous beauty while being only 10 minutes from the city’s vibrant downtown. A former dude-ranch, this enchanting property is steeped in adventure, culture, culinary and wellness experiences enveloped by sweeping landscapes and spacious layouts. The resort offers curated excursions with an on-site Adventure Center, a full-service Spa and a signature restaurant, Terra, offering regional cuisine inspired by the flavours of northern New Mexico and the area’s Spanish heritage.

Featured in the May 2026 issue of Travel + Leisure, the T+L 500 is drawn from the results of the publication’s 2025 World’s Best Awards. The list highlights the hotels and resorts that readers return to year after year for outstanding amenities, personalized service and unforgettable experiences. The T+L 500 is organized alphabetically and by geographic region, serving as a trusted resource for travelers seeking the world’s most exceptional stays.

This recognition builds upon the resort being named #1 property in the category of Best Hotels and Best Resorts in Santa Fe and #1 among Best Hotels and Resorts in New Mexico in 2026 by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, Santa Fe as a destination ranked as the best US city in the 2025 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards, achieving the #1 position on the list of readers’ 15 favorite cities in the United States 2025.

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