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La Fonda On the PlazavsEldorado Hotel & Spa
Both La Fonda on the Plaza and Eldorado Hotel & Spa are endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, La Fonda on the Plaza ranks significantly higher than Eldorado Hotel & Spa. La Fonda on the Plaza ranks #3 in Santa Fe with endorsements from 12 sources such as Gayot, Fodor's and Frommer's.
La Fonda On the Plaza
Fodor's
Frommer's
Jetsetter
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
Gayot
DK Eyewitness
Lonely Planet
Oyster
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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
Fodor's "Some suites have fireplaces; the rooftop suites are the most luxurious and include Continental breakfast and private concierge services." Full review
Frommer's "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
Jetsetter "Newly renovated New Mexico–style digs with a bell tower bar, an award-winning restaurant and 92 years of history." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The rooftop Bell Tower Bar is the place for sunset cocktails with a view of the Jemez Mountains." Full review
Rough Guide 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."
Gayot "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."
DK Eyewitness "Artworks are everywhere: the guest-room headboards, the blanket boxes, and even the light switches have been painted by the hotel's resident artist."
Lonely PlanetTop 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
OysterUpscale
"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
Afar Magazine "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.
Eldorado Hotel & Spa Frommer's Oyster Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure
Star Service Gayot Fodor's Jetsetter
309 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM 87501
From $125/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "The spacious, quiet rooms received a makeover in 2006, maintaining an artistic motif, with a warm feel created by custom-made furniture in all and kiva fireplaces in many." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The business-friendly four-pearl Eldorado offers the convenience of being just two blocks from the Plaza." Full review
Lonely Planet "Popular for meetings and weddings, this somewhat conventional hotel is located within walking distance of the plaza." Full review
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Be sure to ask for a room on the north or east side for the best views (and resist being placed in a room above the noisy banquet hall).
Travel + Leisure "Across from the Georgia O'Keefe museum, and steps from the Plaza and Canyon Road, Eldorado Hotel carries the Pueblo Revival style through its cathedral-ceiling lobby and into each of the 219 rooms." Full review
Star Service "The Eldorado represents the best of the large, full-service hotels in and around the plaza, a well-equipped convention hotel that provides resortlike amenities in the middle of the action." Full review
Gayot "This pretty hotel won't disappoint visitors whove come to enjoy the city's decidedly Southwest ambiance. Kiva fireplaces adorn the Santa Fe-styled accommodations."
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Book well in advance for the summer months.
Fodor's "The Eldorado sometimes gets a bad rap, but it's actually quite inviting, with individually decorated rooms and stunning mountain views." Full review
Jetsetter "Santa Fe mainstay in a landmark Pueblo Revival building, with a restaurant, spa and mountain views." Full review
