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La Fonda On the PlazavsTen Thousand Waves
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, La Fonda on the Plaza ranks significantly higher than Ten Thousand Waves. La Fonda on the Plaza has a TripExpert Score of 90 with praise from 12 publications including Star Service, DK Eyewitness and Fodor's.
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.
Ten Thousand Waves Fodor's Gayot Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure Afar Magazine
Condé Nast Traveler
3451 Hyde Park Rd., 4 Mi From The Plaza On Road To Santa Fe Ski Basin (Box 10200), Santa Fe, NM 87501
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
Fodor's "Devotees appreciate the authentic onsen (Japanese-style baths) atmosphere of this 20-acre Japanese-inspired spa and boutique inn a few miles northeast of town." Full review
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Consider the Nose to Toes therapy with its Japanese head, neck, shoulder, and foot rubs.
Gayot "Ten Thousand Waves is atypical of upscale Santa Fe accommodations... nestled on a hillside four miles east of downtown, and known foremost as a spa rather than a hotel."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This Japanese spa 4 miles from the Plaza features 13 gorgeous, Zen-inspired freestanding guest houses." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Just four miles outside of downtown, the Houses of the Moon has recreated a Japanese mountain retreat with 12 Zen-inspired suites and landscaping." Full review
Afar Magazine "Your stay in Santa Fe is not complete until you've visited the serene Ten Thousand Waves, nestled in the high hills among piñons and junipers." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"We’re soaking up some serious ryokan vibes from this spa-centric sanctuary, headquartered just four miles outside Santa Fe." Full review
