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Java Junction
Categories: Hotels, Bed & Breakfast, Coffee & Tea, Local Flavor, Cards & Stationery, Fashion [Edit]
2855 State Highway 14 NMadrid, NM 87010
(505) 438-2772
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
4 reviews for Java Junction
The is essentially the second floor of the coffee shop in Madrid, Java Junction. The room is spacious, equipped with satellite TV and wireless Internet. There's a back porch that looks out on the hills surrounding the town.
Minuses are few but significant. There is no shower, just a big tub, and during our stay fumes of raw sewage from a port-a-potty outside occasionally wafted on to the porch and into the bathroom when the wind was right (or wrong, depending on how you look at it).
Having said that, the room is spacious, and beautiful without being touristy, i.e., you know you're in Madrid, an unincorporated village along the "Turquoise Trail," state highway 14 which meanders between Santa Fe and east Albuquerque. Big plus, there's a coffee-shop downstairs and the coffee is excellent and breakfast is included in your stay.
Unfortunately, probably due to the currently-depressed economy, they denied my companion a second cup of coffee on the house, and when I had to make a change in plans suddenly they enforced the 48 hour cancellation policy even though I had stayed one of the two nights I reserved and I gave them all of the advance notice that I had. Also, I have to say, there's no reason for the person manning the coffee shop to be as surly as she was. It was impossible to get her to smile, even though I was as cooperative as I could be.
But, These things aren't high on my list of values for places to stay, so I still think this place is worth a visit if you need a cozy room with good WiFi in Madrid. It's just unfortunate that in a town that relies entirely upon the tourist trade for it's economic base treats us like intruders and sources of irritation.
But, if you're like me and refuse to hold that kind of petty short-sightedness against a B&B, you'll enjoy your stay here. They also reserve you a place to park your car, which can be quite a perk in Madrid, particularly during weekend days. The wifi Internet is fast and they paint a strong signal in the room.
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OK coffee but the bagel was stale. Also, their costumer bathroom is a portable bathroom outside. That is fine, but it always drives me crazy when places treat their costumers like second class citzens. They clearly have a running bathroom inside.
That being said, there are some cute items at the gift shop but nothing that cant be found elsewhere.
Once again (and as it should be) the journey was more surprising than the destination! Traveling from Albuquerque to Santa Fe on the Turquoise Trail I fell in love with Madrid! A dusty, funky town the Java Junction is the best. I still use the mug I bought here - you'll love it.
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Mix one part bed and breakfast, one part great coffee joint, one part joke gift shop, one part alternative art and clothing boutique together, and you still wouldn't have the specialness of java junction. Nestled in the little town of Madrid, New Mexico, population 149, artist's escape and old mining town, this little store is trying to be 5 things at once and has a little attitude to boot. There was definitely a bit of sass from the barista, but she was oh so fun and the store was a great mix of things, many with a definite point of view. Plus, they have a little B & B upstairs for those who find themselves charmed by the little town.