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The Mystic Santa FevsEl Rey Court
Both Silver Saddle Motel and El Rey Court are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, El Rey Court ranks significantly better than Silver Saddle Motel. El Rey Court comes in at 83 with approval from 9 reviews including Gayot, Michelin Guide and Rough Guide.
The Mystic Santa Fe
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2810 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505
From $65/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast buffet
Fodor's "This low-slung adobe property significantly transcends the generally sketchy quality of the several other budget motels along Cerrillos Road, thanks to the tireless efforts of its owner." Full review
Rough Guide "Busy, down-to-earth Western-themed motel, well out from downtown, in the finest Route 66 tradition."
Lonely Planet "Some rooms here have attractively tiled kitchenettes, and all have shady wooden arcades outside... this is the best budget value in town." Full review
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For a bit of kitsch, request the Kenny Rogers or Wyatt Earp rooms.
OysterBudget
"An economy roadside vacation with Southwestern touches, cowboy decor, free Wi-Fi and on-site parking... free continental breakfast, and an outdoor dining patio." Full review
El Rey Court Fodor's
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Travel + Leisure Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
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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.
