Inn of the Governors

Hotels
8.9 (1322 reviews)
101 W Alameda , Santa Fe , US
+1 (505) 982-4333
[email protected]

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Breakfast available (surcharge)
Free breakfast
Free WiFi
Free Parking
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location (near Plaza, walkable)
Friendly, helpful staff
Outstanding breakfast (menu-ordered, included)
Complimentary afternoon social (wine/sherry and cookies)
Free/adequate parking
Comfortable beds and generally clean rooms
Cons:
Perceived high price / not good value
Some rooms small, cramped, or dated
Occasional worn furniture and facility tiredness
Reports of low shower water pressure and one roof leak
Isolated reports of unfriendly staff or limited luggage help

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Multiple reviews explicitly call the rooms 'exceptionally clean' and praise housekeeping; no significant cleanliness complaints reported.
Service
9.3
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, helpful, and exceptional (receptionist singled out, complimentary upgrades); isolated report of unfriendly staff and limited luggage help noted but rare.
Location
9.6
Consistently praised as 'perfect' and 'ideal'—very close to the Plaza, walkable to attractions, and considered a major highlight across reviews.
Room Quality
8
Mixed feedback: many guests found rooms comfortable, spacious, and beds excellent, while several mentioned small/cramped, dated rooms, worn furniture, and at least one roof leak.
Amenities
9
Positive mentions of included parking, on-site restaurant, and a notable afternoon social with wine/sherry and cookies; amenities seen as a strong feature.
Value for Money
7.4
Multiple comments describe the hotel as overpriced or not good value for money despite positives; value is the most commonly cited drawback.
Food and Beverage
9.4
Breakfast repeatedly described as outstanding/delicious and included off-menu ordering; complimentary social-hour drinks/snacks also praised.
Overall Experience
9.5
Overall very positive guest experience (honeymoon upgrades, amazing weekends, highly recommended) with only occasional service/facility negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:12

Property Description

Inn of the Governors, an authentic southwest style hotel located in downtown Santa Fe, has more than a 50-year tradition of intimacy and charm. Our tranquil Inn and attentive staff will transform every aspect of your stay into a memorable experience. Step out your door and stroll straight into the heart of Santa Fe's historic plaza district—a world of enchanting landscape, culture, and history. Some of the city's best restaurants, museums, shops and landmarks are just blocks away.

Important information:

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.
Swimming pool: Closed from Sun, Aug 16, 2026 until Thu, Oct 1, 2026
Managed by a private host
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 not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed. A cot for children up to 2 years is free of charge.

  • Age restriction

    Guests must be at least 21 years old to check in.

  • Parking

    Free parking is available on site.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available and is free of charge.

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 1322 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 7.4
Food and Beverage: 9.4
Overall Experience: 9.5
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TravellingSamCoates • couple • gb
10
Perfect Hotel!
Pros:

Wow, what a hotel! We got a complimentary upgrade for our honeymoon and we didn't know what to expect of Santa Fe yet it ended up being one of our favourite locations!

Cons:

Faultless!

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Debra • extended_group • us
10
Very Nice place with adequate parking nice rooms wonderful location choices for hot breakfast
Pros:

Room was very nice and a good size. Breakfast was order from a select menu and included in price. The location was excellent- only about 2 blocks to the Plaza and walkable to other locations. Also they have an afternoon set up in the lobby with wine and cucumber water and cookies which was very nice

Cons:

There was nothing that could have been better

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

The receptionist was amazing. Lots of information and treated us like we were old acquaintances visiting his home town. The free sherry and cookies at the social hour was a great touch.

Cons:

The room in the original building was a bit dated, but not egregiously.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • us
7
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Donna • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Great location, very nice room, breakfast was delicious.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Ginger • solo_traveller • us
8
Authentic, relaxing & ideal location
Pros:

Beautiful- historic and inviting. Literary can’t beat the location and the staff were friendly & accommodating

Cons:

The only very minor issue was our “view’ of the unsightly roof. But we didn’t spend a lot of time in the room- so all good to go

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Margot • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

This hotel is a wonderful place to stay in Santa Fe — close to the plaza, railway, and a myriad of attractions, they offer comfortable, elegant rooms, included parking, on-site restaurant, and a top notch staff.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Nikki • couple • us
4
Not worth the $$$$$
Pros:

Location was perfect

Cons:

The bathroom was small and dark. Furniture in the room was worn out.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • us
10
Is a authentic place.
Pros:

Love the breakfast on the manu. Perfect location. Every where we went were in walking location.

Cons:

Water pressure is a little bit low for shower.place

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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E. Valido • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

This hotel has an excellent location with great parking. The rooms are spacious, quiet, and exceptionally clean—I absolutely loved the southwestern decor! A major highlight was the complimentary breakfast ordered straight off the menu every morning. They also provide a lovely afternoon touch with wine, tea, and cookies in the lobby. Excellent service, food, and atmosphere all around. Highly recommended!

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Eric • family_with_children • us
8
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Donna • couple • us
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Little Bear • extended_group • us
9
Great central location where I felt safe and secure and close to everything.
Pros:

Great hospitality, location, nice amenities, beautiful flowers in the desert, actually and figuratively. The staff is super friendly and helpful.

Cons:

I'm not used to hearing traffic, but that is on me, it is what you get in a downtown location, it's a great location. Bed was so comfy I slept well.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Elisa • couple • us
4
Overpriced for the outdated facilities. Great location though.
Pros:

Close to the activities.

Cons:

Outdated facilities

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • us
4
Inn of Governors very mediocre.
Pros:

Breakfast was good.

Cons:

Our room was small and cramped. Roof leaked during heavy rains. Limited help with heavy luggage. Staff not particularly friendly. Overall, not good value for the money.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Tamás • solo_traveller • hu
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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timboabiewses • couple • us
10
Wish we could have stayed longer.
Pros:

Location to the plaza. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • us
8
Great Santa Fe location!
Pros:

Breakfast was outstanding!

Cons:

The facility is getting tired.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Todd • family_with_children • us
10
We had an amazing weekend in Santa Fe!!
Pros:

Ambience and staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee