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El Rey CourtvsInn and Spa at Loretto
Both properties are praised by writers. On balance, Inn and Spa at Loretto is preferred by most reviewers compared to El Rey Court. Inn and Spa at Loretto ranks #5 in Santa Fe with accolades from 10 reviews including Gayot, Fodor's and Star Service.
El Rey Court
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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.
Inn and Spa at Loretto Fodor's
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Star Service Gayot Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure Frommer's
211 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501
From $134/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "This plush, oft-photographed, pueblo-inspired property attracts a loyal clientele, many of whom swear by the friendly staff and high decorating standards." Full review
Jetsetter "An inn with authentic Southwestern architecture and a luxurious full-service spa." Full review
OysterUpscale
"A historic chapel adjoins the hotel, the location by the Plaza can't be beat, and the decor is classic southwestern." Full review
Lonely Planet "Modeled after the Taos Pueblo, this gorgeous old hotel has large, luxurious rooms with a Native American theme that includes local art hanging on dark-red walls." Full review
Rough Guide "Rising between the plaza and the river, this upmarket hotel is an extraordinary spectacle, designed with its seven tiers to resemble Taos Pueblo."
Star Service "On the Old Sante Fe Trail, one block south of the plaza, this four-story, pueblo-style inn is an upscale version of La Fonda, which in turn resembles the ancient Taos Pueblo." Full review
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The top-floor Deluxe rooms and suites come with balconies overlooking the pool, mountains or church; these are worth requesting.
Gayot "The design of an ancient pueblo contains the plush accommodations of a contemporary Southwestern hotel."
Condé Nast Traveler "Situated at the end of the Santa Fe Trail and surrounded by several museums, this Taos Pueblo replica just a block from the historic plaza "captures the spirit of the landscape."" Full review
Travel + Leisure "Taking its name from Santa Fe’s famous Loretto Chapel next door, the Inn and Spa at Loretto recently underwent a major renovation inspired by the area’s Native American spirit." Full review
Frommer's "With a multi-million-dollar renovation in 2008, this has become a comfortable and elegant place to stay." Full review
