Setting the Bar for Albuquerque Lodging

Business travelers have become weary visiting the same old chain hotels every week, month or quarter when visiting Albuquerque.  Many are tired of the “absence of hospitality” in the same décor, the same styles, and the same packaged (or made out of a package) breakfast.  The noises of elevators dinging all night long, and doors slamming keeping them awake has made them start to look for alternatives in Albuquerque lodging.

Bed and breakfasts are a sight for sore eyes for these business travelers.  They are friendly, welcoming, comforting, cleaner than hotels, have homemade warm delicious breakfasts, and homemade treats.  Most B&B’s offer the same amenities as hotels such as private bathrooms, air conditioning/heat controls, refrigerator, coffee pot, cable TV, iron, ironing board, hair dryer, and many other amenities as well.

At the Mauger Estate B&B, we offer breakfast to go or early continental breakfast for guests departing early, and we offer evening refreshments as well.  We have our own parking lot directly behind the house, and we provide our guests with superior service and concierge services.  We are definitely setting the bar a little higher for Albuquerque lodging.  Our staff is exceptionally hospitable, including the housekeepers.   We can assist our guests in finding just the right restaurant to satisfy their culinary desires.  Whether they want to walk to a nice place for a meal, or if they are looking for a running route, need a pharmacy, or a car wash, whatever it is that our guests need, we are here to help.  

For the tourists visiting Albuquerque, B&B’s are the best thing since sliced bread.  Innkeepers love to help their guests decide what to do, where to go, where to dine and how to best enjoy their visit to Albuquerque.  At the Mauger Estate B&B, we have a plethora of materials: brochures, guide books, visitor guides and other information to offer.  

So, whether you’re traveling on business or for pleasure, choose the Albuquerque lodging that gives you the best value, service, comfort and delight during your stay – an Albuquerque B&B!

Albuquerque Lodging at its Best

Many business travelers and tourists say to us “I’ve never stayed at a B&B before, and this is so much better than a hotel!”  While it really is so true, many travelers still don’t realize that in terms of choices in Albuquerque lodging, B&B’s really are the best choice, and the Mauger Estate is the place to stay!

I would like to highlight three of the top reasons so many people switch from staying at hotels to B&B’s:

• Cleanliness is a concern for everyone.We have all stepped into a hotel room and noticed the bathroom isn’t as clean as we expected, or the carpet makes us want to never take off our shoes, or worst of all, the sheets are not clean.  At the Mauger Estate, attention to cleanliness is our hallmark, and we take pride in putting people at ease.

• Comfort is what makes us sleep better at night, and feel at home when we are traveling.  B&B’s are much more comfortable and inviting than hotels.  There are no elevator doors opening closing, ringing, doors banging at all hours of the night, children running up and down the halls, or drunk people cackling at 2am.  At the Mauger Estate, guests tell us daily how “quiet” the house and the neighborhood are, and they often ask if there is anyone else staying with us because they didn’t hear anything.  As you walk through the house, you will feel as though you are at home, with hot tea available anytime, cookies, muffins or other treats available, quiet sitting areas, and the ability to come and go as you please make our guests feel most comfortable.

• Homemade breakfast creates an amazing aroma for you to wake up to, and our breakfasts are filled with homemade goodness, delectable flavors and love.  We make our own muffins, sweet breads, quiches, soufflés, frittatas, granola and our chocolate chip cookies are the highlight of many guest reviews.  If you have a tight schedule and can’t make our usual breakfast time, we offer breakfast to go so that you can have breakfast in your room or take it with you.  If our guests let us know, we accommodate their dietary restrictions, and make sure their breakfast is as delicious as everyone else’s.

B&B proprietors are in the business to please people, make them feel at home, welcome and exceptionally satisfied.  It is often evident that hotels treat all guests the same, and that all guests are simply adding to their daily revenue, rather than making our day by appreciating the details and specialized treatment that guests receive at a B&B. 

So, make the switch!  Book your next stay at the Mauger Estate, we look forward to meeting you and making your Albuquerque lodging experience delightful!

Food Ideas For Healthy Homemade Meals

As a mid-western farm girl from Kansas, I grew up on fresh, homemade food. So when I turned 18 and moved to the city, I discovered, after just a few restaurant meals, how much more satisfying (and cheaper!) meals could be if I made them myself. And no matter who I was cooking for, I found that when I chose the freshest and most colorful ingredients, my dishes were not only healthy and fresh, but I believe they tasted better than any restaurant meal ever could!

When I bought the Mauger Estate B&B, I went overnight from making meals for my family and friends to creating breakfasts for large groups of strangers with a variety of needs and tastes. As the owner of the B&B, it is important to me to offer both quality and value to my guests, and breakfast is no exception!  I made the decision early on that while I couldn’t afford to buy organic or locally grown food, I could buy fresh, and the freshness and flavor of these breakfasts are now a hallmark of my B&B, and it is one of the main reasons guests return for another stay.  

If you love the idea of making and eating homemade meals, start by following a simple recipe that allows you to buy whatever fresh ingredients are available to you locally.  When I’m cooking small quantities at home, I use locally grown and organic foods from the farmer’s market.  For the B&B, I usually find large quantities at Costco, and buy smaller quantities at Sprouts, both provide good quality at a reasonable price.  I also make sweet bread, muffin batters and cookie dough from scratch, and refrigerate them or freeze them so that I can make them fresh anytime in small quantities.

Other ideas for healthy, fresh and homemade meals using organic and locally grown food include homemade pizzas, homemade baked sweet potato fries, homemade quiche, and homemade tacos (use fresh soft corn tortillas), and you can delight in eating an inexpensive and TASTY meal!  Even if you have a craving for something that isn’t so healthy (like nachos!), if you make it yourself, it will be so much more flavorful and healthier than going to a bar or restaurant.  I’ve found that baked flour tortillas make a great substitute for fried corn tortilla chips, and I use chicken instead of beef. Other favorite substitutions include whole black beans instead of refried beans, and fresh jalapenos instead of canned. Once you get started, you’ll become so creative with your cooking, and you’ll always feel better about knowing exactly what you’re eating, where it came from, and how good it is for you!

Bon Appetit!