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Hotel St. FrancisvsEl Rey Court
Both Hotel St. Francis and El Rey Court are recommended by writers. Overall, El Rey Court is preferred by most professionals compared to Hotel St. Francis. El Rey Court ranks #9 in Santa Fe with praise from 9 publications including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
Hotel St. Francis
Fodor's
Oyster
Star Service
Gayot
Lonely Planet
Jetsetter
Frommer's
210 Don Gaspar Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87501
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Just one block south of the Plaza, this stately three-story hotel retains a historic vibe but has been given a modern flair." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The 81-room upscale boutique, housed in a historic building two blocks the Santa Fe Plaza... features simple, mission-style decor inspired by the principles of St. Francis of Assisi." Full review
Star Service "In summer, the long, ground-floor veranda in front is one of the better people-watching sites in town; new seating makes it one of the comfiest, too." Full review
Gayot "If you're seeking a good value while still wanting historic character and convenience to downtown Santa Fe... this 1923 three-story hotel is a perfect choice."
Lonely Planet "All in all, it's retained its historic ambience, blending luxurious touches with a nicely underplayed Spanish missionary theme." Full review
Jetsetter "Historic but smartly updated Old World hotel in the heart of Santa Fe’s artsy, ancient Plaza district." Full review
Frommer's "Combining a simple, historic aesthetic with modern luxury. Pillar candles flicker on the plaster walls and wide stone floors in the lobby, while the rooms are sparely but tastefully decorated" Full review
El Rey Court Fodor's Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide Gayot
DK Eyewitness Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's Show All Reviews
1862 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505
From $110/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "The kind of place where Lucy and Ricky might have stayed during one of their cross-country adventures, the El Rey was built in 1936 but has been brought gracefully into the 21st century." Full review
Frommer's "Staying at "The King" makes you feel like you're traveling the old Rte. 66 through the Southwest." Full review
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Be sure to request a room as far back as possible from Cerrillos Road.
Travel + Leisure "A decidedly offbeat five-acre compound comprising 86 rooms in every imaginable configuration and style." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"This white-painted adobe compound, here since the 1930s, offers the most character and best value of the Cerrillos Road motels."
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Ask for a room away from the road.
Michelin Guide "Built in the 1930s, renovated and well maintained, the motel boasts a Southwestern decor of hand-painted tiles and hand-crafted furnishings."
Gayot "The El Rey has been a fixture on Cerrillos Road since the 1930s, when fabled Route 66 ran through Santa Fe. The five-acre mini-resort remains one of the city's most appealing vintage properties."
DK Eyewitness "With a gracious lobby in a white adobe-style building, the El Rey is a mini oasis in Santa Fe."
Travel + Leisure "What began as a humble 12-room motor court in 1936 (back when Route 66 ran past it) has grown into a decidedly offbeat five-acre compound comprising 86 rooms in every imaginable configuration and style" Full review
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Tip: Book a room toward the back of the property to avoid the aural and visual traffic along tatty Cerrillos Road.
Condé Nast Traveler "A next-gen Route 66 motel that’s full of character and mezcal—and just as popular with locals as out-of-towners." Full review
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) The great thing about a roadside motel is you can just pull up to your room—you only need to go to the lobby or interact with anyone if you choose to, apart from at check-in.
Frommer's "This enchanting, historic adobe property, which opened on the Original Route 66 in 1936, is pure Santa Fe, or as the management says, "Dennis Hopper meets Georgia O'Keeffe." Full review
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No two rooms are alike—fun for repeat visitors—and you’ll want to request a room back from busy Cerrillos Road.
