La Fonda On the PlazavsSanta Fe Motel & Inn
Both properties are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, La Fonda on the Plaza scores significantly better than Santa Fe Motel & Inn. La Fonda on the Plaza scores 90 with positive reviews from 12 reviews such as Rough Guide, Star Service and Gayot.
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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 Planet
Top 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
Oyster
Upscale
"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.
Santa Fe Motel & Inn
510 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87501
From $89/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Smoking Rooms
- Free Parking
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"It's the aesthetic and technological attention to detail that make this downtown-adjacent motel a great pick." Full review
Rough Guide
Star
"To call this delightfully stylish yet inexpensive little adobe complex a "motel" barely does it justice; even its most conventional rooms are appealingly furnished."
Travel + Leisure
"This is the kind of mom and pop place where the clientele come back to Santa Fe every year simply because they can, with this motel’s reasonable price." Full review
Fodor's
"Stands out from other properties in this price range thanks to its welcoming staff, particularly good breakfasts, and the care the management takes in decorating and maintaining the rooms. " Full review
Frommer's
"The Santa Fe Motel & Inn boasts a central location and relatively reasonable prices, always a good combination in this pricey city" Full review