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La Fonda On the PlazavsThe Parador
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, La Fonda on the Plaza ranks significantly better than El Paradero Bed and Breakfast Inn. La Fonda on the Plaza scores 90 with endorsements from 12 reviews such as Rough Guide, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
La Fonda On the Plaza
Fodor's
Frommer's
Jetsetter
Travel + Leisure
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Gayot
DK Eyewitness
Lonely Planet
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100 E San Francisco St., Santa Fe, NM 87501
From $182/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
"Some suites have fireplaces; the rooftop suites are the most luxurious and include Continental breakfast and private concierge services." Full review
"Whether you stay in this hotel or not, it's worth strolling through just to get a sense of how Santa Fe once was -- and in some ways still is." Full review
"Newly renovated New Mexico–style digs with a bell tower bar, an award-winning restaurant and 92 years of history." Full review
"The rooftop Bell Tower Bar is the place for sunset cocktails with a view of the Jemez Mountains." Full review
Star
"Built in 1920 to replace the century-old original, it features hand-painted murals and stained glass throughout, and plenty of nooks and crannies where you sit and soak up the atmosphere."
"Dates to 1922 but looks even older, with its stately Pueblo Revival architecture and snazzy tiled lobby decked with fine antiques and art... Rooms continue the theme with handcrafted wooden furniture."
"Artworks are everywhere: the guest-room headboards, the blanket boxes, and even the light switches have been painted by the hotel's resident artist."
Top choice
"Staff artist Ernest Martinez has been painting thousands of windows and other fixtures since 1954, giving La Fonda its unique folk-art character." Full review
Upscale
"Amenities include a year-round outdoor pool, full-service spa, boutique shops, and fine-dining restaurant... all of the top local attractions are within walking distance." Full review
"Yes, it's big and bustling but this classic pueblo-style landmark (it opened in 1922) is a perfect place to rest your weary head." Full review
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For the full Santa Fe experience, request a room with a cozy fireplace or balcony.
The Parador
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Travel + Leisure
Oyster
Fodor's
Frommer's
220 W Manhattan, Santa Fe, NM 87501
From $154/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
- Business Center
- Meeting Rooms
Top choice
"Just a few blocks from the Plaza, this 200-year-old adobe B&B is one of Santa Fe's oldest inns." Full review
"The rooms, especially those that open onto the central courtyard, are relatively plain and simple and furnished with folk art."
"All 15 guestrooms in this 200-year-old former farmhouse are beautifully decorated with talavera tile, viga ceilings, and folk art." Full review
Mid-Range
"The 200-year-old El Paradero Bed andBreakfast Inn offers a setting that’s historic and charming, appealing tocouples looking for a Southwestern romantic retreat." Full review
"Downtown Santa Fe's oldest inn—the farmhouse it's situated in dates to the early 1800s—is also one of the city's most charming little getaways." Full review
"This early-19th-century adobe farmhouse is located in historic downtown Santa Fe, on a quiet side street within easy walking distance of many of the city's top attractions and restaurants" Full review