El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2.5 star property
Colonial hotel near Santa Fe Plaza

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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311 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, 87501
  • Place, Loretto Chapel
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Fe Plaza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(179 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Large)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(133 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(141 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Fe

Downtown Santa Fe stay.With a stay at this Downtown Santa Fe hotel, you'll be steps from Loretto Chapel and Mountain Trails Gallery. Santa Fe Plaza and San Miguel Mission are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Loretto Chapel - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Canyon Road - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Fe Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Georgia O'Keefe Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Fe Depot - 13 min walk
  • Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪35 Degrees North Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bell Tower Bar at La Fonda on the Plaza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Pasqual's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The French Pastry Shop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Upper Crust Pizza - ‬2 min walk

About this property

El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Colonial hotel near Santa Fe Plaza
El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel also features a vending machine, concierge services, and express check-out. For a fee, parking is available.

This Colonial Santa Fe hotel is smoke free.

  • 83 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1880
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 83 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

This Santa Fe hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 10 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Children's pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snow sports gear
  • Wine tours

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 10 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
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
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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in March and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Garretts Desert
Garretts Desert Inn
Garretts Desert Inn Santa Fe
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Garrett`s Desert Hotel Santa Fe
Garretts Desert Hotel
El Sendero Inn
Garretts Desert Inn
Sendero Inn, Ascend Collection
El Sendero Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel
El Sendero Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection Santa Fe
El Sendero Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel Santa Fe

Frequently asked questions

How close is El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel to the airport?

El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel is 10.8 mi (25-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 El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

As of Jan 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel on Jan 23, 2026 start from $90.25, 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 El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel.

Does El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel offer free breakfast?

El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Camel Rock Casino (6-min drive) and Tesuque Casino (9-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 10 per day.

Does El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a pool?

El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel to downtown Santa Fe?

El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Santa Fe.

El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 968 out of 1561 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 435 out of 1561 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1561 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1561 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1561 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DONALD, Pittsburgh

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Easy walking distance to the railyard and to the plaza. Plenty to do from shopping, eating, and touring museums.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Firestone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
El Sendero Inn is an affordable option for lodging near the Santa Fe Plaza. The rooms are spacious and clean and the area is quiet. The staff went above and beyond, assisting with carrying luggage and offering suggestions for local restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Appreciated getting a lower level room this stay, since getting bags up second floor stairs has been difficult for us in the past. The bathrooms definitely need an update to include a vanity or somewhere to put toiletries down. In all the room was adequate, clean, and close to the Santa Fe square.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharmae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
clean room and nice amenities, a minute away from loretto chapel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed there for one night on my way from Denver to Scottsdale Arizona. we’ll plan on staying there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

nancy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel and the service was excellent. The walking distance from the center of Santa Fe was minuets. Parking at the hotel was wonderful!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Belen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El Sendero is in a very good location, walkable to a lot of places you want to see in Santa Fe. No breakfast is offered in this hotel. We had to get breakfast in a restaurant adjacent to the hotel and it's just okay. Staff are friendly and room is comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

raymond

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, charming incredible decor in lobby, dining room and rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient and clean hotel within a few short minutes walking distance to the Plaza area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

JUAN

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Door sticking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

The room was clean and fairly spacious. The beds were very comfortable. Nice water pressure in the shower and an actual working window in the bathroom to let some fresh air in. Loved the location and its proximity to the plaza. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy stay! Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernardine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean. Beds were very comfortable. Facility is very close to the plaza and shopping. The Chinese restaurant attached to the hotel was very food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ray

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

Easy to get around

Great location, walking distance to fine restaurants, easy parking, comfortable bed, good shower and large rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Nick

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and parking very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valentina

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was probably our favorite in our southwest vacation. The room was lovely--very spacious, comfortable and within walking distance of a beautiful area full of unique shopping and dining options. the host provided personal attention to us as he showed us the room and its features. We would definitely stay here again when visiting Sedona.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darci

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025