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Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo ThundervsLa Fonda On the Plaza
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder and La Fonda on the Plaza are both endorsed by experts. Overall, La Fonda on the Plaza ranks significantly better than Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder. La Fonda on the Plaza comes in at 90 with positive reviews from 12 reviewers including Fodor's, Forbes Travel Guide and Oyster.
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder
Oyster
Star Service
Gayot
20 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506
From $88/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The Buffalo Thunder is a sprawling, upscale Hilton resort 14 miles north of Santa Fe on the Pojoaque Pueblo reservation." Full review
Star Service "This is a winner, and its well-rounded dining options, professional service and recreational amenities make it a true destination resort. Hilton helps keep rooms booked." Full review
Gayot "The new (and expansive) Hilton Santa Fe Golf Resort & Spa at Buffalo Thunder will most definitely cater to a wide clientele, especially with the number of amenities and activities on offer."
La Fonda On the Plaza
Fodor's
Frommer's
Jetsetter
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide Gayot
DK Eyewitness
Lonely Planet Oyster
Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
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.
