El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel
$163
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Avg. for September
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$163
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel average $86 in January, the cheapest month, and $200 in August, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $86 |
| February | $99 |
| March | $112 |
| April | $110 |
| May | $152 |
| June | $141 |
| July | $165 |
| August | $200 |
| September | $163 |
| October | $196 |
| November | $110 |
| December | $125 |
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Most expensive: August (~$200)
Cheapest: January (~$86)
About this property
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this Colonial hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facili...
Amenities
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this Colonial hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Zheng Chinese Restaurant serving guests of El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel.
Rooms
Stay in one of 83 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.
Location
With a stay at El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel in Santa Fe (Downtown Santa Fe), you'll be steps from Loretto Chapel and 4 minutes by foot from Santa Fe Plaza. This hotel is 4.4 mi (7 km) from Meow Wolf and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from San Miguel Mission.
What's nearby
Loretto Chapel(0.1 miles)
Mountain Trails Gallery(0.1 miles)
San Miguel Mission(0.1 miles)
De Vargas Street House(0.2 miles)
Institute of American Indian Arts(0.2 miles)
Skateboard Park(0.2 miles)
Museum of Contemporary Native Arts(0.2 miles)
Santa Fe Plaza(0.2 miles)
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi(0.2 miles)
New Mexico History Museum(0.2 miles)
Palace of the Governors(0.2 miles)
New Mexico Museum of Art(0.2 miles)
Canyon Road(0.3 miles)
Lensic Performing Arts Center(0.3 miles)
Mark White Fine Art(0.4 miles)
Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)(10.8 miles)
Los Alamos, NM (LAM-Los Alamos County)(32.5 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Non-Smoking Rooms
Business Center
Housekeeping
Location
311 Old Santa Fe Trail, Downtown Santa Fe, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Loretto Chapel (0.1 miles)
Mountain Trails Gallery (0.1 miles)
San Miguel Mission (0.1 miles)
De Vargas Street House (0.2 miles)
Institute of American Indian Arts (0.2 miles)
Skateboard Park (0.2 miles)
Room options
10
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room details
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 4
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
12
Suite, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 4
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
20
Room, 1 King Bed (Large)
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
6
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible
Room details
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 4
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
20
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
16
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Guest reviews
8.5
Fabulous
Based on 1,716 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
11%
Couple
35%
Family
28%
Group
16%
Solo
7%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers a budget-friendly base steps from Santa Fe’s Plaza, with clean rooms, friendly staff, and a simple motor-lodge layout that makes walking to restaurants, museums, and shops easy.
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What guests think
El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers a budget-friendly base steps from Santa Fe’s Plaza, with clean rooms, friendly staff, and a simple motor-lodge layout that makes walking to restaurants, museums, and shops easy.
Guests highlight the small outdoor pool and charming flowers, but note a $10 nightly parking fee, no elevator for the two-story property, and that breakfast is not included (an attached Chinese restaurant is commonly praised). Rooms are basic, with sizes that vary and furnishings sometimes sparse; several mention thin walls, awkward bathroom layouts or limited outlets, and occasional heating or cooling issues. Overall, expect a straightforward stay in an unbeatable location at a fair downtown price.
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Facilities
On-site parking is convenient but typically costs $10 per night, and there is no elevator for the two-story property. Guests like the small outdoor pool and well-kept grounds; a few note the pool is unheated.
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John
Aug 20, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This is a very nice hotel, right in the heart of the Santa Fe historic district. Literally a half block from the oldest church in the U.S., as well as (supposedly) the oldest house. About three blocks from the main plaza, the Loretto chapel is about a block over, etc. Hotel itself is nice, we needed a handicapped accessible room with roll in shower and they delivered. Bath was in fact quite nice, though the room itself was a bit on the small side. I think this is because the hotel was redone/retro fitted at some point, obviously originally an older motel redone. There was a refrigerator but no microwave. There is a pretty good Chinese restaurant attached to the hotel, also handicapped accessible. They charge for parking which is in addition to the cost of the room. Nice pool area which we did not use. Lots of pretty flowers, at least in the summer (August) which is when we stayed here. I would recommend it.
This is a very nice hotel, right in the heart of the Santa Fe historic district. Literally a half block from the oldest church in the U.S., as well as (supposedly) the oldest house. About three blocks from the main plaza, the Loretto chapel is about a block over, etc. Hotel itself is nice, we needed a handicapped accessible room with roll in shower and they delivered. Bath was in fact quite nice, though the room itself was a bit on the small side. I think this is because the hotel was redone/retro fitted at some point, obviously originally an older motel redone. There was a refrigerator but no microwave. There is a pretty good Chinese restaurant attached to the hotel, also handicapped accessible. They charge for parking which is in addition to the cost of the room. Nice pool area which we did not use. Lots of pretty flowers, at least in the summer (August) which is when we stayed here. I would recommend it.
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Mary Jo
Jun 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Pool is not heated. Charged for parking. Front desk staff seemed perturbed we were there.
Pool is not heated. Charged for parking. Front desk staff seemed perturbed we were there.
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Anita
Aug 17, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Great location but facility is just slightly below average No elevator! Bedroom in the suites in the on the second floor has no air containing and the king bed touches the wall on one side, so difficult to get in and out! The bed linen old and the comforter a little smelly Bathroom shower floor slippery floor and in order to turn the water on in the shower, one has to get in, turn on cold cold water before it swings to warm! Price for room very on each day with Friday teaching $420 during the peak season!
Great location but facility is just slightly below average No elevator! Bedroom in the suites in the on the second floor has no air containing and the king bed touches the wall on one side, so difficult to get in and out! The bed linen old and the comforter a little smelly Bathroom shower floor slippery floor and in order to turn the water on in the shower, one has to get in, turn on cold cold water before it swings to warm! Price for room very on each day with Friday teaching $420 during the peak season!
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Susan
Oct 11, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location. Easy access from car to hotel. Nice small pool area and fantastic location!
Great location. Easy access from car to hotel. Nice small pool area and fantastic location!
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Don
Oct 23, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a pleasant stay. The room was a good size and comfortable, with a mini refrigerator but no microwave. The overall complex was clean and in good shape. The location is excellent, close to the town plaza and the art galleries on Canyon drive. Plenty of parking but had a charge of $10/day. Overall a good value for the money if you are looking for a basic motel.
We had a pleasant stay. The room was a good size and comfortable, with a mini refrigerator but no microwave. The overall complex was clean and in good shape. The location is excellent, close to the town plaza and the art galleries on Canyon drive. Plenty of parking but had a charge of $10/day. Overall a good value for the money if you are looking for a basic motel.
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Karry
Jun 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent property in a convenient location with parking available at a competitive rate for the area. Pool and grounds were beautifully taken care of. I would definitely stay again.
Excellent property in a convenient location with parking available at a competitive rate for the area. Pool and grounds were beautifully taken care of. I would definitely stay again.
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Graham
Jul 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good location for exploring Santa Fe and is only a short walk from the central Plaza. Parking is ample but not free. We stayed 1 night as we were passing through so it was ideal for us. Has a nice pool but we didn’t get chance to use it.
Good location for exploring Santa Fe and is only a short walk from the central Plaza. Parking is ample but not free. We stayed 1 night as we were passing through so it was ideal for us. Has a nice pool but we didn’t get chance to use it.
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Richard
Jul 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This is more like a motel. It was fine but there was no elevator to the second floor rooms. Great location, walkable to the Santa Fe plaza.
This is more like a motel. It was fine but there was no elevator to the second floor rooms. Great location, walkable to the Santa Fe plaza.
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Mark
Aug 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
$10 per night parking. In Santa Fe!
$10 per night parking. In Santa Fe!
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Matt
Jul 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The location was unbeatable and the pool was clean and private.
The location was unbeatable and the pool was clean and private.
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Cleanliness
Reviews frequently mention clean rooms and well-kept grounds, with some praising daily housekeeping. Recurring issues include carpets needing cleaning or left damp, occasional odors, and thin or dingy towels.
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mackenzie
Sep 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This property is fine. It is in a fabulous location and it is easy to walk to the plaza and over to Canyon Rd. My biggest complaint is that they gave me a room with wet carpet. When I asked about it they said it had been cleaned earlier that day and may still be a little wet. Did not offer to give me another room. The carpet was soaking wet and remained that way for the two nights I stayed there. It was really gross to walk on wet carpet and it also had a strong chemical smell so probably wasn’t very healthy for me. The bed was comfortable. The bathroom window did not shut all the way which made the bathroom a bit chilly. It’s probably the cheapest location downtown and you get what you pay for. If the carpet had not been wet or if the staff would have been more helpful, I would have given it a higher rating.
This property is fine. It is in a fabulous location and it is easy to walk to the plaza and over to Canyon Rd. My biggest complaint is that they gave me a room with wet carpet. When I asked about it they said it had been cleaned earlier that day and may still be a little wet. Did not offer to give me another room. The carpet was soaking wet and remained that way for the two nights I stayed there. It was really gross to walk on wet carpet and it also had a strong chemical smell so probably wasn’t very healthy for me. The bed was comfortable. The bathroom window did not shut all the way which made the bathroom a bit chilly. It’s probably the cheapest location downtown and you get what you pay for. If the carpet had not been wet or if the staff would have been more helpful, I would have given it a higher rating.
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David
Aug 12, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice motel that’s been remodeled. Friendliest cleaning staff. Everything in old town Santa Fe is in walking distance.
Nice motel that’s been remodeled. Friendliest cleaning staff. Everything in old town Santa Fe is in walking distance.
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ann
Oct 29, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Room was wet the entire stay. Carpet never dried. Towels did not dry. Damp and hot, even with air condition. Staff did not care.
Room was wet the entire stay. Carpet never dried. Towels did not dry. Damp and hot, even with air condition. Staff did not care.
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nancy
Oct 21, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
it is a hotel that gives you an expectation that they care about their guests who may have allergies because they don’t allow pets and they don’t allow smoking, but they use all the strongest chemical odors that you can imagine with their cleaning so, when you normally go to a hotel that has a lot of smoking and bad odors and they use that heavy chemical cleaning solution and they use it there and the second you walk into your room it hits you big and strong and doesn’t go away!!! It makes you wonder what odors are they trying to cover up there?!? I had zero sleep, it made me feel sick. My eyes were so puffy. I could barely open them and it smelled horrendous! I kept the front door open to air it out. I had the bathroom window open the whole time and that didn’t do much of anything. I also bought an air purifier which didn’t do much! They refused to provide any refunds or assistance! When they offered me to check out of the rooms, I caught them in the act of giving in the room away without me having the option to check it out to see if it was as bad as my room! They had nothing to say they just stand there and listen and don’t budge and don’t do anything! That is terrible customer service and they didn’t care and they didn’t apologize for how disgusting the room smelled, and how bad the chemicals affected me! If you have any issues with strong chemical smells and cleaning solutions that will make you feel sick then I highly recommend you do not go there and don’t expect them
it is a hotel that gives you an expectation that they care about their guests who may have allergies because they don’t allow pets and they don’t allow smoking, but they use all the strongest chemical odors that you can imagine with their cleaning so, when you normally go to a hotel that has a lot of smoking and bad odors and they use that heavy chemical cleaning solution and they use it there and the second you walk into your room it hits you big and strong and doesn’t go away!!! It makes you wonder what odors are they trying to cover up there?!? I had zero sleep, it made me feel sick. My eyes were so puffy. I could barely open them and it smelled horrendous! I kept the front door open to air it out. I had the bathroom window open the whole time and that didn’t do much of anything. I also bought an air purifier which didn’t do much! They refused to provide any refunds or assistance! When they offered me to check out of the rooms, I caught them in the act of giving in the room away without me having the option to check it out to see if it was as bad as my room! They had nothing to say they just stand there and listen and don’t budge and don’t do anything! That is terrible customer service and they didn’t care and they didn’t apologize for how disgusting the room smelled, and how bad the chemicals affected me! If you have any issues with strong chemical smells and cleaning solutions that will make you feel sick then I highly recommend you do not go there and don’t expect them
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Brenda
Feb 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Place is very old, needs updating. No ice machine except in the lobby, which was forever away from us. Place felt dirty, towels were dingy and had stains on them!
Place is very old, needs updating. No ice machine except in the lobby, which was forever away from us. Place felt dirty, towels were dingy and had stains on them!
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Jennifer
Jul 30, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great location in the heart of downtown. Friendly staff. Nice pool. Room was okay. Kinda outdated and it was clean but could have been cleaner.
Great location in the heart of downtown. Friendly staff. Nice pool. Room was okay. Kinda outdated and it was clean but could have been cleaner.
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Joshua
Oct 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Everything was great. Clean and very close to the center of town.
Everything was great. Clean and very close to the center of town.
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Russell
Sep 22, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Great location, easy to access, with lots of parking for a small fee. The condition of the property though left a lot to be desired. There were both living and dead bugs throughout the rooms. The front door lock was only loosely hanging on.
Great location, easy to access, with lots of parking for a small fee. The condition of the property though left a lot to be desired. There were both living and dead bugs throughout the rooms. The front door lock was only loosely hanging on.
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Jennifer
Aug 17, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Overall nice but a few things... They need to clean the carpet in the rooms, they smell. I was there with a friend who had a different room and her room smelled bad too. Also the only electrical outlet is 5' away from the dressing area so for instance, the cord for the blow dryer is too short to see what you are doing while drying your hair. There are NO electrical plugs in the bathroom. It is, however, very convenient to the plaza and parking is good. The fridge in the room worked well but you have to walk to the main office area to get ice. It could be better considering the price.
Overall nice but a few things... They need to clean the carpet in the rooms, they smell. I was there with a friend who had a different room and her room smelled bad too. Also the only electrical outlet is 5' away from the dressing area so for instance, the cord for the blow dryer is too short to see what you are doing while drying your hair. There are NO electrical plugs in the bathroom. It is, however, very convenient to the plaza and parking is good. The fridge in the room worked well but you have to walk to the main office area to get ice. It could be better considering the price.
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Nick
Oct 13, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
The room was clean, not vacuumed every day. But, we never had a dry towel every day we had damp towels we said something the first day, but it didn’t help. There was no coffee cups some of the days and they never give you any water except for the first day. They also forgot toilet paper a couple of days for the prize that we paid, we felt there should’ve been more basic things like water and dry towels
The room was clean, not vacuumed every day. But, we never had a dry towel every day we had damp towels we said something the first day, but it didn’t help. There was no coffee cups some of the days and they never give you any water except for the first day. They also forgot toilet paper a couple of days for the prize that we paid, we felt there should’ve been more basic things like water and dry towels
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Rooms
Rooms are basic and vary in size, with comfortable beds but sometimes sparse furnishings. Several guests report thin walls, awkward bathroom layouts or limited outlets, and occasional heating/AC quirks (notably in some suites).
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Robert
Oct 10, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Really thin walls so we heard the room next door both nights ( different people). Everything else was great!
Really thin walls so we heard the room next door both nights ( different people). Everything else was great!
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Kim
Oct 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The room needed a comfortable chair. Just a desk chair.
The room needed a comfortable chair. Just a desk chair.
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James
Oct 31, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
El Sendero stands out among the options in downtown Santa Fe for being reasonably priced, while clean and modern. While the rooms are a little small, the beds are comfortable and the staff is fantastic. It's within a five minute walk of the downtown plaza and numerous restaurants, and about the small distance from Canyon Road, with the entry into the National Forest being about a 30 minute walk.
El Sendero stands out among the options in downtown Santa Fe for being reasonably priced, while clean and modern. While the rooms are a little small, the beds are comfortable and the staff is fantastic. It's within a five minute walk of the downtown plaza and numerous restaurants, and about the small distance from Canyon Road, with the entry into the National Forest being about a 30 minute walk.
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raymond
Oct 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is lovely, the room is comfortable and good size. The location is outstanding. There is one odd unfortunate quirk. There is no counter space at the sink. The counter is located outside of the main bath area which is very inconvenient: Brush your teeth, go out to get your shaver, shave, go out to get your deodorant, use that go out to get your hair brush. A bit of a pain, but that aside everything else was great.
The hotel is lovely, the room is comfortable and good size. The location is outstanding. There is one odd unfortunate quirk. There is no counter space at the sink. The counter is located outside of the main bath area which is very inconvenient: Brush your teeth, go out to get your shaver, shave, go out to get your deodorant, use that go out to get your hair brush. A bit of a pain, but that aside everything else was great.
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Don
Oct 23, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a pleasant stay. The room was a good size and comfortable, with a mini refrigerator but no microwave. The overall complex was clean and in good shape. The location is excellent, close to the town plaza and the art galleries on Canyon drive. Plenty of parking but had a charge of $10/day. Overall a good value for the money if you are looking for a basic motel.
We had a pleasant stay. The room was a good size and comfortable, with a mini refrigerator but no microwave. The overall complex was clean and in good shape. The location is excellent, close to the town plaza and the art galleries on Canyon drive. Plenty of parking but had a charge of $10/day. Overall a good value for the money if you are looking for a basic motel.
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Fred and Lois
Jul 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The location is excellent, and it's relatively inexpensive for Santa Fe. The rooms are....minimalist. No outlet in the bathroom!! Very, very dark. One uncomfortable desk chair. USB ports next to the bed didn't work. De-activated our key cards the day before we checked out!
The location is excellent, and it's relatively inexpensive for Santa Fe. The rooms are....minimalist. No outlet in the bathroom!! Very, very dark. One uncomfortable desk chair. USB ports next to the bed didn't work. De-activated our key cards the day before we checked out!
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Leonard
Aug 2, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Old lumpy mattress, off kilter chair. Room was clean and staff competent. I like the neighborhood, it’s walkable. I like it but it’s not top of the line. Don’t care for the attached restaurant.
Old lumpy mattress, off kilter chair. Room was clean and staff competent. I like the neighborhood, it’s walkable. I like it but it’s not top of the line. Don’t care for the attached restaurant.
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Rhita
Jul 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Don’t like not having electric outlets in the bathroom.
Don’t like not having electric outlets in the bathroom.
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Charles
Feb 5, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The location was wonderful. Only two blocks from the plaza. Tons of shops, cafes, restaurants, and the historic churches and Palace of the Governors. The room needs to be updated. The living room was dark with only one light and one lamp. The lamp needs to be thrown away as it is unstable. The bedroom does not have a tv in it. Was kind of a dreary suite compared to most hotels I've stayed at over the years.
The location was wonderful. Only two blocks from the plaza. Tons of shops, cafes, restaurants, and the historic churches and Palace of the Governors. The room needs to be updated. The living room was dark with only one light and one lamp. The lamp needs to be thrown away as it is unstable. The bedroom does not have a tv in it. Was kind of a dreary suite compared to most hotels I've stayed at over the years.
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Veronica
Dec 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The photos were deceiving regarding the space a king suite had. The rooms are ice cold due to concrete walls and single pane windows. Need mini splits in each room, not just the living area.
The photos were deceiving regarding the space a king suite had. The rooms are ice cold due to concrete walls and single pane windows. Need mini splits in each room, not just the living area.
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Service
Staff are generally friendly and helpful, and maintenance responds to issues. However, several reviews cite indifferent or slow front-desk service and occasional housekeeping missteps.
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Dorothy
Oct 19, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
It was a great room. Very comfy. They made sure we were on the first floor. The staff was friendly and efficient and it was very quiet.
It was a great room. Very comfy. They made sure we were on the first floor. The staff was friendly and efficient and it was very quiet.
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Jeanette
Jun 14, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Was able to check in earlier than designated check-in which was a super pleasant surprise. The room was spacious and clean when we got in. Great location for shops, museums and restaurants. We didn't drive much at all othe than to go to Chimayo and Nambe Trading Post. Would have liked to have extra bar of soap (they were thin and small). Front desk was friendly to deal with. The continental breakfast was decent and not part of hotel stay; just the adjoining dining room of Chinese restaurant. The breakfast was $8.50 per person. We just gave them $20. It was fine...had bacon, eggs and noodles along with sliced wheat bread, muffins or bagels, juice was available as was coffee if you wanted. Had the guy make us waffles the two times we went.
Was able to check in earlier than designated check-in which was a super pleasant surprise. The room was spacious and clean when we got in. Great location for shops, museums and restaurants. We didn't drive much at all othe than to go to Chimayo and Nambe Trading Post. Would have liked to have extra bar of soap (they were thin and small). Front desk was friendly to deal with. The continental breakfast was decent and not part of hotel stay; just the adjoining dining room of Chinese restaurant. The breakfast was $8.50 per person. We just gave them $20. It was fine...had bacon, eggs and noodles along with sliced wheat bread, muffins or bagels, juice was available as was coffee if you wanted. Had the guy make us waffles the two times we went.
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Tricia
Mar 27, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Loved the price and proximity to the plaza!! Our room was clean and updated. We had an issue with the air conditioner but they fixed it right away! Highly recommend!
Loved the price and proximity to the plaza!! Our room was clean and updated. We had an issue with the air conditioner but they fixed it right away! Highly recommend!
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Leonard
Dec 14, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff are friendly and responsive to requests. El Sendero is in the middle of everything I go to Santa Fe for.
Staff are friendly and responsive to requests. El Sendero is in the middle of everything I go to Santa Fe for.
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David
Mar 2, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location, very friendly/helpful staff, clean and comfortable rooms, reasonable price. My local friend said a lot of her out-of-town guests stay here.
Great location, very friendly/helpful staff, clean and comfortable rooms, reasonable price. My local friend said a lot of her out-of-town guests stay here.
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Andrea
Mar 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
we drive 12 hours form Louisiana to Santa Fe, at least one time a month and we don't go anywhere that it is not this hotel! It is more than an hotel! The people? Are awesome! Carlos always helping us with wherever we need, Guadalupe always fix our rooms as brand new and the other ladies but I am more familiar with her , the 2 ladies and the guy with glasses are awesome ( the guy in the night is not the best but who cares lol) everything is great! Plus the location is perfect
we drive 12 hours form Louisiana to Santa Fe, at least one time a month and we don't go anywhere that it is not this hotel! It is more than an hotel! The people? Are awesome! Carlos always helping us with wherever we need, Guadalupe always fix our rooms as brand new and the other ladies but I am more familiar with her , the 2 ladies and the guy with glasses are awesome ( the guy in the night is not the best but who cares lol) everything is great! Plus the location is perfect
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LARRY
Jul 16, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The two positives are that El Sendero is ideally located near the Santa Fe Plaza, and that the hotel is reasonably priced. The negatives are that the hotel has no bar. There is an Asian restaurant attached to the hotel, but only offers beer and wine, drinks-wise. The hotel has two floors, neither of which has ice. Ice is available, but only at the front desk, which is kind of a hike away. There is no elevator. The staff seemed overworked. The manager was inhospitable.
The two positives are that El Sendero is ideally located near the Santa Fe Plaza, and that the hotel is reasonably priced. The negatives are that the hotel has no bar. There is an Asian restaurant attached to the hotel, but only offers beer and wine, drinks-wise. The hotel has two floors, neither of which has ice. Ice is available, but only at the front desk, which is kind of a hike away. There is no elevator. The staff seemed overworked. The manager was inhospitable.
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Heather
Sep 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We were arriving early and had already called to let them know ahead of time. We asked about getting an early check-in and she replied that was possible. It didn’t happen. We still had to wait a couple hours to get a room. They were slow, uncaring, and not very friendly. You have to pay for parking, no fresh water cooler available in the lobby, just bottled water and drinks for purchase. The buttons/snaps to close up the big gap of the curtain by the door in our room were all broken.
We were arriving early and had already called to let them know ahead of time. We asked about getting an early check-in and she replied that was possible. It didn’t happen. We still had to wait a couple hours to get a room. They were slow, uncaring, and not very friendly. You have to pay for parking, no fresh water cooler available in the lobby, just bottled water and drinks for purchase. The buttons/snaps to close up the big gap of the curtain by the door in our room were all broken.
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Brigitt
Jul 17, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The front desk attendants were lukewarm. They were not helpful with knowing about events in advance to alert hotel guests. The day we were to check out by 11:00am, there was a Pride Day Parade on the street the hotel was located. We could not leave because road was shutdown. I asked attendant how long the parade would be and she said, “I have no idea”. I asked how this could be working in a Santa Fe hotel and she responded with, “I’m not from Santa Fe, I live 30 minutes away”. That told me the management wasn’t good at events happening in Santa Fe that might delay someone from leaving and incurring an additional night stay if a guests stays after 11:00 am.
The front desk attendants were lukewarm. They were not helpful with knowing about events in advance to alert hotel guests. The day we were to check out by 11:00am, there was a Pride Day Parade on the street the hotel was located. We could not leave because road was shutdown. I asked attendant how long the parade would be and she said, “I have no idea”. I asked how this could be working in a Santa Fe hotel and she responded with, “I’m not from Santa Fe, I live 30 minutes away”. That told me the management wasn’t good at events happening in Santa Fe that might delay someone from leaving and incurring an additional night stay if a guests stays after 11:00 am.
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Gary
Feb 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
My only issue was that housekeeping didn’t bother to knock before entering to make sure the room was empty on checkout day. It happened twice. Otherwise terrific room and location. Easy walking distance for shopping and dining on the plaza. Definitely will consider staying here again.
My only issue was that housekeeping didn’t bother to knock before entering to make sure the room was empty on checkout day. It happened twice. Otherwise terrific room and location. Easy walking distance for shopping and dining on the plaza. Definitely will consider staying here again.
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Location
Outstanding downtown location a short walk to the Plaza, Loretto Chapel, Canyon Road, and many restaurants and museums. Many guests choose it primarily for its walkability.
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George
Jul 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location and can easily walk to many of the better sites
Great location and can easily walk to many of the better sites
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Michael
Jun 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We really liked this hotel. It is very near the Plaza. Very quiet, and a nice room. It is build like an old "Motor Court" so we parked right in front of our room, so it was easy to bring in the suitcases.
We really liked this hotel. It is very near the Plaza. Very quiet, and a nice room. It is build like an old "Motor Court" so we parked right in front of our room, so it was easy to bring in the suitcases.
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John
Aug 20, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This is a very nice hotel, right in the heart of the Santa Fe historic district. Literally a half block from the oldest church in the U.S., as well as (supposedly) the oldest house. About three blocks from the main plaza, the Loretto chapel is about a block over, etc. Hotel itself is nice, we needed a handicapped accessible room with roll in shower and they delivered. Bath was in fact quite nice, though the room itself was a bit on the small side. I think this is because the hotel was redone/retro fitted at some point, obviously originally an older motel redone. There was a refrigerator but no microwave. There is a pretty good Chinese restaurant attached to the hotel, also handicapped accessible. They charge for parking which is in addition to the cost of the room. Nice pool area which we did not use. Lots of pretty flowers, at least in the summer (August) which is when we stayed here. I would recommend it.
This is a very nice hotel, right in the heart of the Santa Fe historic district. Literally a half block from the oldest church in the U.S., as well as (supposedly) the oldest house. About three blocks from the main plaza, the Loretto chapel is about a block over, etc. Hotel itself is nice, we needed a handicapped accessible room with roll in shower and they delivered. Bath was in fact quite nice, though the room itself was a bit on the small side. I think this is because the hotel was redone/retro fitted at some point, obviously originally an older motel redone. There was a refrigerator but no microwave. There is a pretty good Chinese restaurant attached to the hotel, also handicapped accessible. They charge for parking which is in addition to the cost of the room. Nice pool area which we did not use. Lots of pretty flowers, at least in the summer (August) which is when we stayed here. I would recommend it.
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Diane
Oct 16, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Convenient and clean hotel within a few short minutes walking distance to the Plaza area.
Convenient and clean hotel within a few short minutes walking distance to the Plaza area.
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LISA
Jun 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect location. I like the face you can park in from off your room.
Perfect location. I like the face you can park in from off your room.
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Cathy
Jun 27, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very nice suite. Comfy bed and nice property. Very good location for walking to all the important places.
Very nice suite. Comfy bed and nice property. Very good location for walking to all the important places.
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Duane
Mar 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very convenient to historical area of downtown.
Very convenient to historical area of downtown.
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STEVE
Aug 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location. Walking distance to the plaza. Plenty of restaurants in the area.
Great location. Walking distance to the plaza. Plenty of restaurants in the area.
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Kevin
Mar 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
In the middle of down town. Walkable to restaurants and downtown sites.
In the middle of down town. Walkable to restaurants and downtown sites.
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John
Aug 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A lot of good things to speak about at this inn. Worth the stay and the location makes it easy to see downtown. Price was good also.
A lot of good things to speak about at this inn. Worth the stay and the location makes it easy to see downtown. Price was good also.
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Dining
There is no free breakfast; a paid option is sometimes available via the attached Chinese restaurant, which many praise. Food feedback is mixed overall, with some finding breakfast limited or unappealing.
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Jose
Jul 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Need more food variety
Need more food variety
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Megan
Aug 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We were told complementary breakfast to find out after grabbing coffee it would be $8 per person. Front office indifferent. Breakfast run by next door restaurant. Just be aware not part of the hotel but it seems like it. A bit pricey per night for a motel but comfy beds and clean.
We were told complementary breakfast to find out after grabbing coffee it would be $8 per person. Front office indifferent. Breakfast run by next door restaurant. Just be aware not part of the hotel but it seems like it. A bit pricey per night for a motel but comfy beds and clean.
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William
Jul 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel in the Old Town area with incredible access to everything that area has to offer. The hotel is in an older building, but it has been nicely updated and a new excellent Chinese restaurant has been added to the property. Seriously, the food was outstanding there.
Great hotel in the Old Town area with incredible access to everything that area has to offer. The hotel is in an older building, but it has been nicely updated and a new excellent Chinese restaurant has been added to the property. Seriously, the food was outstanding there.
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Rohita
Jun 20, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location, easy walking access to the old town and plaza, a few restaurant options closeby, plenty of parking. On the go breakfast is decent. Friendly staff. Rooms are super basic.
Great location, easy walking access to the old town and plaza, a few restaurant options closeby, plenty of parking. On the go breakfast is decent. Friendly staff. Rooms are super basic.
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Robert
Jun 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Maid service was daily. The room was very clean, but the bathtub/shower was extremely slippery. The Chinese restaurant attached to the hotel is very bad. The food was terrible.
Maid service was daily. The room was very clean, but the bathtub/shower was extremely slippery. The Chinese restaurant attached to the hotel is very bad. The food was terrible.
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BARBARA
Feb 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Check in was easy. The room is fine. I wish the restaurant on the site offered something other than Chinese food for breakfast.
Check in was easy. The room is fine. I wish the restaurant on the site offered something other than Chinese food for breakfast.
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Joe Angel
Sep 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
El Sendero is a beautiful property! The staff was extremely kind and helpful. The restaurant inside was delicious. It's close to historic downtown, so it's within walkin distance to a lot of good food spots and places to visit and shop. I can't wait to visit again.
El Sendero is a beautiful property! The staff was extremely kind and helpful. The restaurant inside was delicious. It's close to historic downtown, so it's within walkin distance to a lot of good food spots and places to visit and shop. I can't wait to visit again.
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Holly
Mar 21, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
I had originally booked one of the more expensive hotels in downtown. I am so glad that I saw this one and changed our reservation. Great shower! Comfortable Beds! Very clean! We also enjoyed the attached restaurant. We will definitely stay here again!
I had originally booked one of the more expensive hotels in downtown. I am so glad that I saw this one and changed our reservation. Great shower! Comfortable Beds! Very clean! We also enjoyed the attached restaurant. We will definitely stay here again!
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Diane
Apr 27, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
It was a nice convenient place to stay close to down town. Glad they had a refrigerator in the rooms - would have loved a microwave as well.. it was very clean, folks were nice. The restaurant breakfast was $8.50...
It was a nice convenient place to stay close to down town. Glad they had a refrigerator in the rooms - would have loved a microwave as well.. it was very clean, folks were nice. The restaurant breakfast was $8.50...
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Carol
Aug 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Loved the location and price. Room was adequate. This is a motor lodge with sea of pavement. Biggest deficiency: No free breakfast and for-purchase buffet breakfast was unappetizing and skimpy. Had to walk in seach of alternatives.
Loved the location and price. Room was adequate. This is a motor lodge with sea of pavement. Biggest deficiency: No free breakfast and for-purchase buffet breakfast was unappetizing and skimpy. Had to walk in seach of alternatives.
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margaret
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Despite following the instructions many times, could not get room’s climate control to work. Had no air conditioning and roasted all night, even having to get up a few times to open the door and use a towel to fan some air around. Staff seemed uninterested. Lots of $$$ for no A/C, no breakfast. And extra pricey for a non-holiday weekend night. And seriously? To park your own car in the hotel parking lot (not covered, just a parking lot) you pay $10/night ??? Absurd. Anyone paying for a room should not have to pay to park. Have stayed at several nicer hotels in Santa Fe with no parking penalty. Maybe if there were valet service, but there’s not, and having it here would not make sense. Next time we stay elsewhere.
Despite following the instructions many times, could not get room’s climate control to work. Had no air conditioning and roasted all night, even having to get up a few times to open the door and use a towel to fan some air around. Staff seemed uninterested. Lots of $$$ for no A/C, no breakfast. And extra pricey for a non-holiday weekend night. And seriously? To park your own car in the hotel parking lot (not covered, just a parking lot) you pay $10/night ??? Absurd. Anyone paying for a room should not have to pay to park. Have stayed at several nicer hotels in Santa Fe with no parking penalty. Maybe if there were valet service, but there’s not, and having it here would not make sense. Next time we stay elsewhere.
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Jerry
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was helpful and efficient Rooms are maintained however the curtains need replacing
Staff was helpful and efficient Rooms are maintained however the curtains need replacing
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Lynn
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Our room was clean, the bed was very comfortable, and the location was great for being in walking distance to the historic center of Santa Fe. For an older hotel/motel, it was well maintained. The front desk staff could have been more friendly and helpful but didn’t seem interested in communicating.
Our room was clean, the bed was very comfortable, and the location was great for being in walking distance to the historic center of Santa Fe. For an older hotel/motel, it was well maintained. The front desk staff could have been more friendly and helpful but didn’t seem interested in communicating.
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ADRIA
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Wish the pool was heated but it was nice.
Wish the pool was heated but it was nice.
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Nanette
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
This was the second time we stayed here and it was once again a great choice! Clean and very convenient to historic Santa Fe!
This was the second time we stayed here and it was once again a great choice! Clean and very convenient to historic Santa Fe!
FAQs about El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Is parking available at the hotel?
Uncovered self-parking is available at the hotel for a fee of USD 10 per day, which includes in/out privileges. No reservation is required.
Is breakfast offered at the hotel?
Breakfast is not offered on-site, but guests can enjoy a variety of dining options within walking distance, including local restaurants and cafes.
Does the hotel allow pets?
Pets are not allowed at the hotel, but service animals are exempt from this policy.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is available from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early check-in may be available for a fee, subject to availability.
What accessibility features does the hotel offer?
The hotel features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Specific details on bathrooms and pool access features are not provided.
Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?
The hotel is located on Old Santa Fe Trail, just 0.2 miles from Santa Fe Plaza and within walking distance to major attractions like the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum and the New Mexico History Museum.
Does the hotel have a swimming pool?
Yes, the hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, which is open seasonally from March to October. The pool is accessible from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
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- 2026-10-22: 175.05091127738953USD
- 2026-10-23: 220.02033885055542USD
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- 2026-10-28: 129.01226443847656USD
- 2026-10-29: 138.02137945560455USD
- 2026-10-30: 157.07403683998106USD
- 2026-10-31: 161.63296717895508USD
- 2026-11-01: 92.00726933105469USD
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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 21 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
- This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- The seasonal pool will be open from March to October.
- Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Parking height restrictions apply.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- Uncovered self parking fee: USD 10 per day (in/out privileges)
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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