La Fonda on the Plaza

Hotels
8.9 (978 reviews)
100 E San Francisco St , Santa Fe , US
+1 (505) 982-5511
[email protected]

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Paid
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location (on Santa Fe Plaza)
Comfortable, spacious rooms and very good beds
Beautiful, historic property and curated decor
Outstanding on-site dining and rooftop views
Friendly and helpful staff reported by many guests
Nice amenities (valet, shops, reusable water bottles)
Cons:
Perceived lack of value — several guests said it's too expensive
Parking costly and limited availability
Noise from trucks/vendors/early-morning deliveries affecting some rooms
Inconsistent visible staffing (no porters, limited lobby presence)
Minor cleanliness issues reported (dust under furniture, closet smell)

Categories

Cleanliness
8.6
Rooms generally described as spacious and clean, but a few guests noted dust under furniture and an occasional musty/closet smell.
Service
9.2
Mostly praised — staff described as super friendly and providing excellent customer service; a few reports of limited visible staff and no porters on some stays.
Location
9.5
Repeatedly called 'perfect' and central (on the Plaza) with great rooftop views; some noise from nearby vendors/trucks affected a few rooms.
Room Quality
9.2
Rooms frequently described as comfortable, spacious, with excellent beds and occasional complimentary upgrades; noise and minor odor issues were isolated negatives.
Amenities
9
Strong on-site amenities (rooftop, shops, restaurants, reusable water bottles, valet); parking options/costs were a drawback for some guests.
Value for Money
7.5
Several guests felt the hotel was 'too expensive' or 'not worth the money' despite high quality; parking fees contributed to value concerns.
Food and Beverage
9.1
Dining repeatedly exceeded expectations and was praised; minor suggestions about expanded bar/restaurant hours from some guests.
Overall Experience
9.1
Overall highly positive and beloved by many long-term visitors, with occasional issues (noise, value, staffing) noted but generally offset by location, rooms, and dining.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-10-13 10:36

Property Description

The only hotel on the historic Santa Fe Plaza, La Fonda offers 100 years of hospitality, with handcrafted Southwestern decor, hand-painted headboards and wood-burning fireplaces in select rooms. Includes The Terrace Inn, a boutique 15-room wing with private concierge and balconies.

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed. An extra bed for children 1-15 years is free of charge. An extra bed for children 16+ years costs 15 USD per night. A cot for children up to 2 years is free of charge.

  • Age restriction

    Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in.

  • Parking

    Valet parking is available.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available and is free of charge.

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 978 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.6
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 9.2
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 9.1
Overall Experience: 9.1
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Jeff • couple • us
8
Lovely for a short get away
Pros:

History, original art throughout, tortilla soup!!!

Cons:

Price/value proposition was a bit steep - but zero regrets

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Kim • solo_traveller • us
10
Wonderful
Pros:

Perfect room

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Kim • solo_traveller • us
10
Excellent
Pros:

Walkable

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Kim • solo_traveller • us
10
Wonderful
Pros:

Easy to access everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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John • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Very professional and courteous staff. Great location. Exceptional restaurant on site.

Cons:

Sunken bathtub was tricky to enter.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Paula • solo_traveller • us
6
Nice facility, poorly run.
Pros:

Lovely , old lodge like facility.

Cons:

I think there were bugs in the bed. I told the woman at the front desk. And she didn’t seem to care. I can’t prove this- so I just am telling you my own suspicion.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • us
9
Beautiful room, hotel had every amenity
Pros:

Location, ambiance
Quality finishing, art

Cons:

Charging devices was difficult, ports didn’t work

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • us
10
La Fonda and Santa Fe are special.
Pros:

We always love staying at La Fonda. The furnishings were excellent. We enjoyed a fine dinner with friends in the dining room.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Steve • couple • us
7
Excellent location and lobby. Great amenities', but rooms and bathroom did not appear fresh.
Pros:

The location and the lobby are amazing. This is a historic hotel, so the rooms are very small. I thought the furniture and decor was appealing, but very worn. The wood of the furniture and the trim was beaten up. The floor and rug were also worn. I enjoyed the artwork throughout the hotel and the shops. It just needed a little TLC. The valet, and check in service were amazing. The pool and rooftop bar were amazing.

Cons:

The furniture, flooring, and wooden trim work in the room needed some TLC> The room and bathroom were very small. The bathroom had a huge tub, but in order to shower, you had sit on the tub to get into the shower. I felt some opportunities were missed in freshening up the room. It was musty and most high end hotels are scented and ventilated. I do appreciate the historic flair, but it needs to be comfortable.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Yusuf • solo_traveller • tr
10
Exceptional place. Must stay.
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Martha • couple • us
10
Our favorite place to stay in Santa Fe
Pros:

The location could not be better. The hotel is charming, the rooms are comfortable. We have been staying at La Fonda for at least 40 years.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Ayberk • couple • tr
4
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • extended_group • us
10
The hotel is so beautifully curated and all dining facilities on site exceeded expectations.
Pros:

The artwork, the customer service, and dining options were all amazing. Cannot wait to stay here again.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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barkis • extended_group • us
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • us
10
Classic and classy!
Pros:

Smoothly run, beautiful and historic hotel right on the Santa Fe Plaza.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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lucie • family_with_children • us
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • us
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • us
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Caterina • couple • it
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Joanna • couple • us
7
Just too expensive. If I’m paying that price, my expectations are high and they just weren’t met. Nice hotel, great lo
Pros:

Perfect location

Cons:

Just too expensive for the room we received.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee