Hotel Willa in Taos, New Mexico. Patrick Chin Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. Casetta - the innovative hospitality brand behind some of California's most coveted boutique hotels (think The Surfrider Malibu, Palm Springs' Casa Cody and The Pearl Hotel in San Diego) - is introducing its loyal community to the magic of Taos, New Mexico. Hotel Willa, Casetta's first property outside The Golden State, is, simply put, the definition of cool. Like all of the group's properties, Willa gave new life to an existing building. In this case, the 50-room hotel was formerly the Indian Hills Inn, originally built in the 1960s, expanded in the 1990s and closed in 2018. Related Stories Lifestyle From Billie Eilish and Rob Lowe, to Guillermo del Toro and Drake, Here's Who the Stars Are Rooting for in the World Series TV World Series 2025: Where to Stream the L.A. Dodgers vs. Toronto Blue Jays Online Without Cable Hotel Willa maintains the inn's history and charm while inviting guests to experience impeccable design, rotating art exhibitions (the hotel serves as a living gallery) and the crème de la crème of in-room amenities (think Aesop bath products, Parachute Home linens, custom Dandy Del Mar robes and a unique collection of local art). Every detail feels intentional. Patrick Chin The on-property restaurant, Juliette, is reason enough to visit Willa. Helmed by James Beard Award-nominated chef and artist Johnny Ortiz-Concha in collaboration with his partner, Maida Branch of Siempre Design, Juliette is a masterclass in food as an art form. The duo's first full-scale restaurant concept is intimate, experimental and deeply personal. The ceremony-inspired meals feel like a love letter to Taos, where sustainability and Indigenous traditions meet fine-dining finesse. Juliette at Hotel Willa. Patrick Chin "As Casetta's first outpost beyond California, Hotel Willa is both a retreat for design-minded travelers and a cultural touchpoint for the local community," says Santiago LaRoche, Hotel Willa's General Manager. "Everything from the Artist in Residency program to the seasonal menu at Juliette is meant to reflect the slower pace, raw beauty, and creative spirit that make Taos so singular." Semi-private jet-style air carrier JSX is helping these "design-minded travelers" experience Taos, allowing those journeying from Burbank (BUR), Carlsbad (CLD), Dallas (DAL), Austin (EDC) and Denver (APA) to fly directly into Taos Regional Airport (TSM). Beyond JSX's unrivaled convenience, the nonstop hop-on jet service makes time in the air feel just as luxurious as the getaway itself, like an extension of the vacation. Beyond Hotel Willa (and a reservation at Juliette), a perfect Taos itinerary would include lunch at Manzanita Market (the one-pot meals are divine) and dinner at ACEQ, where highlights include the lions mane mushroom cakes (just trust us), "wangus" steak (wagyu and black angus cross) and butternut squash gnocchi. For art and culture, visit the Couse-Sharp Historic Site, Hotel Willa's on-site art gallery (with its Artist in Residence program activated by The Paseo Project) and, of course, the Taos Pueblo. What makes Hotel Willa so special is that it truly feels like an extension of Taos. It captures the town's essence - one rooted in history, creativity and an indescribable sense of magic. Within California, other new openings for Casetta include Big Bear Lake's Hotel Marina Riviera and the forthcoming arrival of Hotel Lucile in Silver Lake. A property in Hudson, New York is also on the horizon in 2026. Learn more about Hotel Willa and Casetta's rapidly expanding portfolio at casetta.com. Hotel Willa, Taos, New Mexico. Patrick Chin THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up World Series From Billie Eilish and Rob Lowe, to Guillermo del Toro and Drake, Here's Who the Stars Are Rooting for in the World Series Dining Where to Drink Now in Hollywood plastic surgery Does Your Dog Need a Facelift? shopping From 'Wicked' Beauty Collabs to Viral Collagen Masks, 20 Ulta Early Black Friday Sale Standouts Travel How Antarctica Became the Ultimate A-List Destination - And How to Do It Right Opus John Malkovich Stars as John Malkovich in JW Anderson's New Loafer Bag Campaign World Series From Billie Eilish and Rob Lowe, to Guillermo del Toro and Drake, Here's Who the Stars Are Rooting for in the World Series Dining Where to Drink Now in Hollywood plastic surgery Does Your Dog Need a Facelift? shopping From 'Wicked' Beauty Collabs to Viral Collagen Masks, 20 Ulta Early Black Friday Sale Standouts Travel How Antarctica Became the Ultimate A-List Destination - And How to Do I