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La Fonda on the Plaza

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Luxury
4.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Historic elegance in Santa Fe Plaza

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

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Room options

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(191 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
100 E San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM, 87501

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
A terrace, shopping on site, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at La Fonda on the Plaza. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and 2 bars.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, ATM/banking services, and a gift shop
  • Smoke-free premises, wedding services, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things the dining options, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 180 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 37-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • On-request microwaves, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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Property amenities

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

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 crib
  • 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • 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
  • 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

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 organized 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does La Fonda on the Plaza have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is La Fonda on the Plaza pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 45 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 30 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 30 per night.

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

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at noon.

Where is La Fonda on the Plaza located?

Located in Downtown Santa Fe, this historic hotel is steps from Institute of American Indian Arts and Santa Fe Plaza. Museum of Contemporary Native Arts and Palace of the Governors are just steps away. Santa Fe Depot is 13 minutes by foot.

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La Fonda on the Plaza Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 746 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1003 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always stay here when in Santa Fe. A hotel with real character.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place. Lots of South western charm!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Room is spotless. Spa ious bathroom and shower. Bed is very comfortable. Room Service was prompt and courteous. Lounge is one of the most
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with lovely, comfortable accommodations. Great location to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

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

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place with an exceptional and helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great property!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place. Historic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, nice restaurant and staff, and convenient shopping nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

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

Recommend!

Great beautiful historic place, huge rooms, excellent service, right in the middle of the old town.
The dining room!
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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryle

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

6/10 Okay

Nicole

The room was ok. Bathroom not completely clean. The shower did not work well.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel - wonderfully historic with art & sculpture everywhere. Only downsides were staff - some great but others cold and unwelcoming - and lack of wifi in some areas (ie. complete lack of wi-fi in our room).
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Classic and classy place Worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

linda

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, updated. We loved our stay at LaFonda
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! Shout out to Miles for making it special for us.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the heart of downtown. Nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Patricia

Room was incredibly small, and a bit shabby. There was no room around the sink to put cosmetics or any toiletries. Complementary lotion , etc. were just placed on the back of the toilet. Definitely not what I expected from such a highly rated hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

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