Santa Fe Hotel Tips by AlbuqRay

The El Rey is a historic hotel out on Cerrillos road, which means it is not close to the Plaza. You need a car to get to the Plaza. It is built like a motel with adobe architecture but has many types of rooms/suites scattered around spacious grounds. The lobby, dining areas and rooms are southwestern decor and very nice. The prices are reasonable for Santa Fe. It is a good place for kids too.

Unique Qualities: Beautiful grounds with a greenhouse, gardens and children's playground.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$80-120  » Currency Converter
Phone: 505-982-1931
Address: 1862 Cerrillos Road
Website: http://www.elreyinnsantafe.com/

Las Palomas has apartment-like rooms with gas or kiva fireplaces in a quiet neighborhood near the Plaza. Don't judge this place by what you see from the street. The common areas are very nice and there is plenty of parking. The entrance is in the back courtyard, along with the parking.

Unique Qualities: Las Palomas has a patnership with the Inn of the Anasazi and the latter's services are available to Las Palomas' guests. Although I said the rates were about average, that still means expensive when you are talking about downtown Santa Fe. It is only about three blocks to the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum.

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Theme: Bed and Breakfast
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$180 and up  » Currency Converter
Directions: On West San Francisco Street about three blocks west of the Plaza
Website: http://www.laspalomas.com/

Although I have attended conferences, eaten in the restaurant and met people at the La Fonda Hotel, I have only spent the night there once and that was many years ago. The biggest advantage of the La Fonda is its convenient location at the southeast corner of the Plaza. This has been true throughout its long history. Not only is it a good meeting place, but also the hotel parking is cheaper than the city lots (e.g. $2.00 vs. $3.60 for two hours).

Unique Qualities: There are many interesting and unique shops in the La Fonda. Don't miss the ones along the underground hallway to the south.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: more expensive than average

Phone: 505-982-5511 or 1-800-523-5002
Address: 100 East San Francisco Street, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501