Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca Ruidoso, Ascend Hotel Collection (Ruidoso, USA)

Nearly every guest who stayed here agreed that the complimentary breakfast was exceptional. All the food is fresh, and the buffet includes several hot items including sausage, eggs, and pancakes. It is kept well stocked and cleaned during breakfast hours. They serve Starbucks coffee, which is also available in the lobby all day long.

Many guests took advantage of the hotel's indoor pool during their stay. It has been recently redone, and has a spacious hot tub and comfortable lounge chairs surrounding the pool.

Most guests had nice things to say about the quality of the mattresses in the guest rooms. They reported them to be the perfect balance between soft and firm, making for a comfortable sleeping experience.

Ruidoso is a popular area, where things tend to be more expensive in-season. Quality Inn & Suites Ruidoso is no exception to these seasonal price increases. Guests who stayed at times when the rates were higher tended feel that, while their stay was perfectly fine, it was not worth what they paid for it.

Many guests noted that this was a common phenomenon in the Ruidoso area but several reviews complained that there was a foul smell in the guest rooms as common areas of the hotel. They described it as a faint scent of sulfur. The water also suffers, and quite a few reviewers said it tasted so bad that they would only drink bottled water during their stay.

According to recent reviews, the hotel is currently undergoing renovations. As such, it may be unfair to note that older reviews contain many, many complaints about the fixtures being run down and in need of replacement. More recent guests recommend requesting a renovated room.