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La Fonda on the Plaza

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2 bars/lounges
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Banquet hall
Outdoor pool
Hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages, massages
Luxury
4.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Historic elegance in Santa Fe Plaza

Amidst the vibrant Santa Fe Plaza, this historic hotel enchants with its artistic charm and colonial-era architecture. Savour live music at the on-site restaurant, unwind at the rooftop bar, and explore nearby galleries and shops.

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

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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, Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(220 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(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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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Santa Fe

A stay at La Fonda on the Plaza places you in the heart of Santa Fe, steps from Santa Fe Plaza and Institute of American Indian Arts. .This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Museum of Contemporary Native Arts and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi.

What's nearby

  • Santa Fe Plaza - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Loretto Chapel - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palace of the Governors - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Georgia O'Keefe Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Santa Fe Depot - 13 min walk
  • Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Plaza Cafe Downtown - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coyote Cafe & Rooftop Cantina - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪35 Degrees North Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Pasqual's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Shed - ‬2 min walk

About this property

La Fonda on the Plaza

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.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 180 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and ski storage.
Grab a bite at La Plazuela at La Fonda, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
La Plazuela at La Fonda - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
La Fiesta Lounge - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Bell Tower Bar - This bar serves light fare only.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Restaurants on site

  • Bell Tower Bar
  • La Fiesta Lounge
  • La Plazuela at La Fonda

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages

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
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 45 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to 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
La Fonda Plaza Santa Fe
La Fonda Hotel Santa Fe
La Fonda On The Plaza Hotel Santa Fe
Fonda Plaza Hotel Santa Fe
Fonda Plaza Hotel
Fonda Plaza Santa Fe
Fonda Plaza
La Fonda on the Plaza Hotel
La Fonda on the Plaza Santa Fe
La Fonda on the Plaza Hotel Santa Fe

La Fonda on the Plaza Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 859 out of 1137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 1137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1137 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shayai

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely, very clean had everything we needed. Every staff member we interacted with was welcoming, helpful, and under standing. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

miranda

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

miranda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in Santa Fe.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

lois

Staff was great, clean and perfect location access to the plaza
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina, El Paso

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Everything was fantastic. Will definitely go back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Walter A

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful, the room was clean and the atmosphere was spectacular.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Room was great. people were kind…
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Danielle

Disliked: Amenities
Super average for something that claims to be so much more.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Christy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dee

All the above plus the LOCATION!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Massimo, San Diego

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, very central
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great bar
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bar food selection good and the Cesar salad great. Room a bit small for my husband who is a big man. Consierge excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pa Fonda is a wonderful hotel. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

JoAnna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We will definitely stay here again. Very friendly staff and even though the hotel is historical it is well appointed with modern amenities. The location is right next to the plaza and within walking distance to many shops, restaurants and museums.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating staff and excellent service. Their attitude made the stay very enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Room well decorated and clean. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were some small dirt marks on the bed and the bed was a little hard. The shower was awkward with no closing door. Other than that the staff was amazing and the surrounding area was great for shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025