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La Fonda on the Plaza

4.0 star property
Historic hotel near Santa Fe Plaza

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Fireplace
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Outdoor wedding area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping

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100 E San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM, 87501
  • Place, Santa Fe Plaza
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Loretto Chapel
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Canyon Road
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(191 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace (wood burning fireplace)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Fireplace (wood burning fireplace)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (wood burning fireplace)

10.0 out of 10
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(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (wood burning fireplace)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Fe

Heart of Santa Fe.With a stay at this Downtown Santa Fe hotel, you'll be steps from Santa Fe Plaza and Mountain Trails Gallery. Institute of American Indian Arts and Museum of Contemporary Native Arts are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Fe Plaza - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Loretto Chapel - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Canyon Road - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Georgia O'Keefe Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Fe Depot - 13 min walk
  • Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Plaza Cafe Downtown - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bell Tower Bar at La Fonda on the Plaza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪35 Degrees North Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Pasqual's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Shed - ‬2 min walk

About this property

La Fonda on the Plaza

Historic hotel near Santa Fe Plaza
La Fonda on the Plaza offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. Spa services, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly La Fonda on the Plaza. For a fee, parking is available.

This Santa Fe hotel is smoke free.

  • 180 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
La Fonda on the Plaza offers 180 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Santa Fe hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Microwaves, refrigerators, and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 30 to 50 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Ski storage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 45 lbs per pet
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 30 to 50 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 30 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 30 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

La Fonda Plaza
La Fonda Plaza Hotel
La Fonda Plaza Hotel Santa Fe
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La Fonda Hotel Santa Fe
La Fonda On The Plaza Hotel Santa Fe
Fonda Plaza Hotel Santa Fe
Fonda Plaza Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is La Fonda on the Plaza to the airport?

La Fonda on the Plaza is 10.4 mi (18-min drive) away from the Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at La Fonda on the Plaza?

As of Nov 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Fonda on the Plaza on Nov 16, 2025 start from $179.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does La Fonda on the Plaza have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at La Fonda on the Plaza.

Does La Fonda on the Plaza offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at La Fonda on the Plaza, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 30 and 50 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at La Fonda on the Plaza?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Camel Rock Casino (7-min drive) and Tesuque Casino (9-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at La Fonda on the Plaza?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at La Fonda on the Plaza?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 30 per night, and valet parking for USD 30 per night.

Does La Fonda on the Plaza have a pool?

La Fonda on the Plaza features an outdoor pool.

Does La Fonda on the Plaza have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does La Fonda on the Plaza have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is La Fonda on the Plaza to downtown Santa Fe?

La Fonda on the Plaza is 0.1 mi away from Santa Fe.

Reviews

La Fonda on the Plaza Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 747 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

KELLY, Pueblo

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Disappointed. We couldn’t get into the restaurant because all the locals had reservations and we didn’t. Overpriced for the room we were given. Our view was a walkway to the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely hotel and stay, would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bed, internet and valet parking were great. It was a great stay and very happy with the hotel choice we made!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

dave

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
we were harassed by the crazy security guard for no reason. the couple that came to see us decided not to stay at la fonda for that reason. if i could of i would have checked out
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful room, fantastic location

I was upgraded to a Terrace room and it was seriously one of the nicest hotel rooms I've ever stayed in (and I have a high bar). Everything was perfectly appointed. Original New Mexican art on the walls. Bespoke furniture and textiles. Glassware, toiletries, all very nicely done. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Mont Vernon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in the middle of town. Rooms and service were excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Okay. Not great, not bad.

Our stay was okay. The hotel is aging and feels run down compared to our last stay 5 years ago. The bed was comfortable but the pillows are aged and hard. The room was clean but the finishes are aged and can only be cleaned so much. Front desk staff was kind and helpful. Bell Tower staff were kind and helpful. Valet/bus boy on arrival was great. Valet/bus boy on departure was rude.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

SW charm

Great soth wetern ambience and foof to match
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun, centrally located, easy access with lots of shopping/dining options!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very pleasant overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip, San Angelo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and awesome service!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was on the plaza
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located historical hotel filled with wonderful art works. Nice amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Durango Traveler

It is a historic and pretty hotel. The restaurant is great. There is a rooftop bar for good weather. I love the location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
So I want to give a full 5 stars because there was so many amazing things about the property, but there was a little that could be improved. First off you are not getting a better location on Santa Fe plaza..the parking was seamless, the hotel was really historic and decor was fantastic. It was super clean and our room was cleaned fast and we never had to ask for anything. The only thing that could use some love are the rooms themselves. I heard that part of the hotel was remodeled, but I was clearly on the side that wasn’t. Not typically a huge deal but the rug under the beds was so stained and old that I had to wear my flip flops every time I walked in the room. The bathroom definitely needs some attention and the biggest issue was the AC. It was struggling to work and so loud it woke me up all Through out the night. For the price and the grandness of the hotel I just wasn’t expecting things like that to be overlooked. Beautiful hotel and I would stay again, maybe I’ll just ask for the remodeled side next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

george

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with many Southwest pictures and other artifacts. Service was outstanding. Lot's of history associated with the hotel. One cannot get a better location in Santa Fe - everything is close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

motel not a hotel

La Fonda at the plaza is more of a motel. I did not spend the night there. I ended up driving about 18 hours total yesterday because I had nowhere to sleep because I didn't want to sleep in a motel. It was dirty, it was loud, there wasn't even a full shower door so I couldn't have a hot shower. The towels were stained. There was a funky smell in the room. I was almost in tears. Paid almost $600 for a room that I could not sleep in because it was too shabby for me. The carpet was stained, there was dust all around the room, all of the furniture is old and not in a cute way. I ended up driving until almost 6:00 a.m. to get home to sleep in my own bed as opposed to staying there. I will never come back.
Huge stains on the carpet. This room was represented to be nice but clearly it is not.
Old cheap furniture that looks like someone picked it up at a yard sale. Definitely not giving any sort of new mexican vibes or aesthetic value
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were very disappointed to be first placed in an experimental room recently remodeled next to the service entrance on the ground floor. It was cramped and very noisy. We asked to be moved but because we booked with a third party vendor ie Expedia, the receptionist said we could not be moved. The next morning we spoke to the desk manager, Wenona, and she immediately and graciously upgraded us to the new Terrace Inn wing. This area was extraordinary and we felt incredibly appreciated as La Fonda customers despite the confusion created by being Expedia clients. We are eternally grateful for this experience with La Fonda, which happened to be my birthday celebration. Thank you La Fonda for this classic experience of Santa Fe hospitality. We loved it and will be back. The management staff went above and beyond to ensure we had a wonderful stay with them. Its reassuring that despite being Expedia customers are still appreciated. EXPEDIA needs to pay attention to this market trend and ensure its customers are treated as well as we were in this exceptional instance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

james

Only thing I did not like was having to do vallet parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025