You feel a bit isolated when staying at the hotel, with downtown restaurants being a long ride away, first on some small roads in the desert and then on the expressway/interstate. I remember the hotel having a free shuttle to the casino (owned by the same Indian tribe) where there are some additional restaurants.

During the day, if you have a rental car it's fun to do the Turquoise Trail and even goo beyond Santa Fe to Los Alimos. There's also an interesting museum focused on the atomic bomb on the air force base next to the airport; IIRC you must make a reservation in advance to be able to enter the base (show ID and potential security inspection of vehicle and its contents) to go to the museum. Unfortunately Sandia doesn't have a museum and isn't open to the public.

Before committing to spending points for lounge access, check whether there is a charge for alcohol there. It's not free in most USA properties, but is generally free at happy hour overseas.