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El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2.5 star property
Art lovers find their haven at this Santa Fe retreat where bike rentals make exploring the scenic cycling routes convenient and refreshing

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Just steps from Santa Fe Plaza, El Sendero Inn features local artwork in its gallery. Guests can borrow bikes to explore or relax by the seasonal outdoor pool with a children's area. The property includes a 24-hour business center and restaurant for travelers' convenience.

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Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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About the neighborhood

In the entertainment district, El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel is in Downtown Santa Fe, a walkable area in Santa Fe with good shopping. Loretto Chapel and San Miguel Mission are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Lensic Performing Arts Center and Center for Contemporary Arts. Santa Fe Children's Museum and SITE Santa Fe are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with downhill skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snow tubing. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Santa Fe travel guide
Map
311 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, 87501

What's nearby

  • Loretto Chapel
    Loretto Chapel
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Canyon Road
    Canyon Road
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Fe Plaza
    Santa Fe Plaza
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
    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
  • Del Charro
    4 min walk
  • Cafe Pasqual's
    3 min walk
  • The Shed
    5 min walk
  • Bell Tower Bar at La Fonda on the Plaza
    2 min walk

About this property

El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Hotel near Santa Fe Plaza
Close to Loretto Chapel, El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel provides an art gallery on site, a 24-hour business center, and a restaurant. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Bike rentals, self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • 1 meeting room, concierge services, and a vending machine
  • Smoke-free premises, snow sports gear, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value, convenient parking, and central location
Room features
All 83 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • 43-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Zheng Chinese 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1880
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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

Pets not 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

  • 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.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

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Garretts Desert Inn
Garretts Desert Inn Santa Fe
Garretts Desert Santa Fe
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

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

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 10 per day.

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 (subject to availability).

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Santa Fe, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Loretto Chapel and Santa Fe Plaza. Mountain Trails Gallery and De Vargas Street House are just steps away. Santa Fe Depot is 13 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1004 out of 1630 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 458 out of 1630 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1630 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1630 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1630 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were super comfy and the location was walkable to shopping & restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We would definitely stay there again. So close to all the major attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Theo Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice clean and quiet hotel. We enjoyed our stay here and walking distance to all the attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good parking, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Laila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute and clean. Easy stay right downtown. Cannot beat the location/quality for the price. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cecelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and convenient, right in the middle of everything wonderful about Santa Fe. Staff helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Linda

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Like the location and parking availablity
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean rooms! Staff made sure beds and towels were changed. Parking was was great, had plenty of spaces. Front desk staff was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and lots of parking. Excellent location. Hotel staff were helpful and friendly. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location! super clean!!!! The people that clean the rooms are really nice and do an excellent job! ( Maria did our room and she was an angel )
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close walking distance to Old Town Santa Fe. Lots of art galleries, restaurants etc. Quiet with lots of parking but there is a $10 parking fee at the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was nice and beds and pillows were very comfy. Loved the bench at the foot of the beds. Couldn’t get the hvac system to work, smell of cleaner was a bit strong if you are fragrance sensitive. Clean and spacious. Such a nice location too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect to downtown and next to very historic building buildings
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good internet, clean, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We paid 12 dollars for parking in their private lot, which allowed us to leave the car til 3pm the next afternoon while we walked around old town. Very safe and thoughtful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Richard Amos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location close to town square.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jayson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. Clean room, comfy bed and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Garon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed fantastic location for $100 less than similar properties. Older but clean and nice. Good beds Walkable to all attractions but because of motel like set up can drive in and out easily Recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JORGE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Wi-Fi was really quick, making our internet experience smooth and hassle-free. The location is absolutely perfect, placing everything within easy reach. Plus, the parking lot is spacious enough, so finding a spot was never a concern. Overall, it’s a comfortable and convenient place to be!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and spacious and staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All things were just wonderful . Location is exceptional. A/c was easy to operate and kept the room nice and cool . Mattress was great . Staff was so helpful with restaurant choices and spa suggestions . Over all just amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anastasiia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay, the best price for a location we could have. Very professional and friendly front desk
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice stay in Santa Fe,near the plaza, which is where you want to be. Walking distance to historic sites, dining and shopping. The rooms are great for couples or solo travelers.Clean and quiet. Nice staff, good Chinese restaurant on premises.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Within walking distance to shops and restaurants. Have to pay separately for parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026