La Fonda on the Plaza

Hotels
9.2 (914 reviews)
100 East San Francisco Street , Santa Fe , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location
Charming atmosphere
Cons:
Inconsistent room quality
Limitations in bathroom amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.41
While the rooms were clean, some guests mentioned underwhelming bathroom facilities.
Service
9.88
Guests consistently praised the helpful and friendly staff throughout their stay.
Location
9.92
The hotel is centrally located, making it an ideal spot for exploring Santa Fe.
Room Quality
8.37
Room quality received mixed reviews; some found it lacking despite comfort.
Amenities
9.4
Good amenities, including a notable French café nearby and personal concierge service.
Value for Money
8.86
The location and service justify the pricing, though some room details were lacking.
Food and Beverage
9.41
Guests enjoyed the food, particularly the quiche at the nearby café.
Overall Experience
9.38
Overall, guests had a very enjoyable stay with many positive remarks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 17:57

Property Description

Santa Fe Mountain Views and Luxurious Amenities

Outdoor Pool, Rooftop Hot Tub, and Spa
The centrally located La Fonda on the Plaza offers a picturesque backdrop of Santa Fe mountain views. Guests can unwind in the outdoor pool, relax in the rooftop hot tub, or indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment.

Elegant Rooms with Modern Comforts
Each guest room at La Fonda features a flat-screen cable TV, free Wi-Fi, desk, safety deposit box, and ironing facilities. Enjoy the added luxury of bathrobes and hairdryers for a comfortable stay.

Convenience and Entertainment
Stay active in the gym, attend to work in the business center, or host meetings in the available meeting rooms. The on-site restaurant and bar provide delicious dining options. Explore nearby attractions such as St. Francis Cathedral Basilica and Palace of the Governors Museum just a short walk away.

Experience luxury and convenience at La Fonda on the Plaza - Book your stay now!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SAF

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 1 year old to 15 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    People 16 years old and over stay for US$15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 30 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 914 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.41
Service: 9.88
Location: 9.92
Room Quality: 8.37
Amenities: 9.4
Value for Money: 8.86
Food and Beverage: 9.41
Overall Experience: 9.38
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Scott • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Jeremy • couple • us
10
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
10
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Gina • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

Beautiful Historic hotel in the best location!

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Howard • couple • us
9
We shall return.
Pros:

Check In was not smooth, but the manager finally got involved and solved the check in issue.

Cons:

I wish you had the Cantina completed.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Mario • couple • us
10
The hotel made our 33rd anniversary memorable.
Pros:

The breakfast was excellent. The service was outstanding.

Cons:

There was not a parking attendant in the garage at the time we were leaving. We attempted to leave oa 6 AM. We had to wait for a security guard to arrive to locate our car in valet parking. It delayed our departure by at least 30 minutes.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Marin • solo_traveller • us
6
Nice place but lots of construction going on
Pros:

Amenities

Cons:

Construction and cost

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Andre • solo_traveller • us
9
A gem
Pros:

Place is just beautiful.

Cons:

All good

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Nancy • solo_traveller • us
5
Stayed at this hotel many times 35+ years; asked if it was my first stay!
Pros:

Breakfast room is lovely, service was good, food excellent.

Cons:

Room: On check in, I got a key and headed to a first floor room. When I saw how dark the corridor was, and near to an exit, I knew I would not sleep well there, and returned for a different room. Second floor room was fine first night. On Monday at 6 AM I was startled awake by loud noises just outside my window. A truck was idling, unloading its contents for a half hour or more. As it left, it had a loud beeping sound as it backed up. I fell asleep again, only to hear another truck a short while later. Repeat frustration, unable to sleep. After a call to the front desk for another room, they said I would need to pack up. That afternoon I got my 3rd room for my 3 night stay. It was in a great location, no street noise.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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kathryn • couple • us
9
Beautiful common areas and the artwork in the hotel is fantastic
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • us
10
Love it!!
Pros:

We love everything!

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • solo_traveller • us
6
Great location for a Santa Fe Stay
Pros:

Location is great.

Cons:

I expected a nicer check-in experience from this hotel.
The room was also smaller than I expected.

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Edward • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

The hotel was so beautiful and the location was perfect. We loved the roof top bar and the people that worked here were so nice.

Cons:

Nothing at all.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Mary • extended_group • us
10
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Paul • extended_group • us
10
Great visit to a great city….we will return
Pros:

The remodel was excellent and the rooms were great.

Cons:

The cost of parking

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Emily • couple • us
3
It was horribly over priced with sub par service
Pros:

We were incredibly disappointed in our stay. when we checked in the guy gave us no information about where our room was and had to ask multiple times if we could get help with our car. No one cleaned our room, we had to call to gets beds made. Bathroom supplies not refilled, half used kits not replaced. Water for coffee that was supposed to be clean water was not filled. Trash not emptied. This is not the service of a $400 dollar a room night. We felt like we got horribly taken advantage of with no recourse

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Jason • couple • us
10
The La Fonda is the place to stay if you're visiting downtown Santa Fe.
Pros:

The room and the housekeeper staff on our floor was excellent. The valet service was excellent as well. We never had to drive anywhere but we know there is much more to see in downtown Santa Fe. In room coffee was great as well.

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Adrianne • couple • us
9
Pros:

The restaurant in the hotel was phenomenal! We still talk about our meal and cocktails and will return simply for that. The hotel is incredibly dog friendly which was wonderful and the location to everything was nice and close. There was live music and the room was comfortable! Really cool property!

Cons:

Parking was a little difficult and unloading was hard with a big SUV. We only stayed one night and needed to get on the road by 5am but we had a difficult time finding staff to get our car out of the garage so that was problematic.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Greglry • couple • us
10
Not cheap but a treasure if you appreciate Southwest art and architecture
Pros:

Very historic. The artwork everywhere was exceptional. This is a historic and architectural gem. The room and bath was surprisingly large considering it dates to 1929. Updated of course.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Leston • couple • us
10
Pros:

Beautiful property and location. Wonderful restaurant and service. Details make the difference.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee