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La Fonda on the Plaza

4.0 of 5
100 E San Francisco St., Santa Fe, NM 87501
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La Fonda on the Plaza
Ranked #13 of 59 hotels in Santa Fe
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Portland, OR
Top Contributor
103 reviews 103 reviews
20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

What a splendid and historic hotel! The place is undergoing much needed updating of rooms, scheduled for completion this summer. My room was fully renovated with a very modern bath, the usual amenities, and a small balcony--perfect for an evening drink and people-watching. Pluses for the hotel is the excellent restaurant--really one of Santa Fe's best--at reasonable prices--and the nice... More

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Alamo, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

The remodel/renovation at La Fonda is beautiful. The hotel exudes the same character and charisma of other great "old" hotels such as the Ahwahnee. Many in our travelling party had spectacular, newly renovated rooms. That said, the room we were assigned at check-in was not the grade room we reserved when reservations were made five months ago. It was a... More

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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37 reviews 37 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

I adored this hotel. The history, the artwork, La Plazuela restaurant, the great shops attached to the building, the margaritas, the location, the rooms! Those perfectly appointed rooms on the renovated fifth floor, with a real wood burning fireplace stocked daily! The tile work is stunning, and that bathtub! Heaven. I appreciated having a fridge in the room. I also... More

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La Veta, Colorado
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

My wife, daughter and I stayed at the La Fonda for 2 nights in mid May. Starting with free covered parking ( for guests) attached to the hotel, a real plus considering the parking situation in downtown Santa Fe. Follow that with customer service and satisfaction that may be hard to beat, from the room cleaning staff, to food service,... More

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Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

After having traveled the world, I come to my hometown to experience terrible guest service and not having received the amenities promised in The La Fonda Hotel advertisement. The property is under renovation, the pool is "scheduled" to re-open along with the hot tub in July, the hot tub is open in the La Terraza portion of the hotel, but... More

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LaFondaManager, General Manager at La Fonda on the Plaza, responded to this review
24 May 2013

I sincerely apologize for your recent experience at La Fonda on the Plaza. Our guests are like gold; our goal is to treat you as such. We rely on our guests to let us know when ourservice or amenities fall short of expectations so that we can address issues promptly. La Fonda is in the midst of an extensive renovation... More

Auburn, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 via mobile

We stayed three nights. We were upgraded to a suite. It was on the 5th floor of their new wing. Simply gorgeous. The restaurants were excellent. The renovation didn't bother us at all. A more than pleasant place to call home for a few nights.

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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58 reviews 58 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

My wife and I visited during La Fonda's renovation. Our check in went smoothly, and we went to our room. Unfortunately, the black-out curtains hadn't been installed. Not a huge deal, but we do find it difficult to sleep in a room that isn't very dark. We mentioned this to Dennis at the desk, and he immediately rectified the problem... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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21 reviews 21 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Historic, excellent property. Stay here and walk to everything! You will see why it has such a rich history and so many famous people stayed here over the years. What was impressive was how many local people also gathered here. Be sure to eat at their main restaurant with the painted windows - their guacamole was made table-side and it's... More

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Tucson, Arizona
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118 reviews 118 reviews
53 hotel reviews
Reviews in 60 cities Reviews in 60 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

La Fonda is Santa Fe, as I have often heard. Now I know why. This iconic hotel is located next to the Santa Fe Plaza, but somehow it is more the Plaza than the Plaza is. The real Plaza is just a greensward with the Palace of the Governors flanking it on one side. The lobby of La Fonda is... More

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Fountain, Co
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64 reviews 64 reviews
21 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

It was our pleasure to have been able to spend one night at this luxurious hotel right in the thick of things in Santa Fe. We were impressed with every aspect of this beautiful old hotel which was being renovated yet you wouldn't notice. There was no construction noise whatsoever. The staff were friendly and very helpful and we had... More

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Also Known As:
La Fonda On The Plaza Hotel Santa Fe
La Fonda On The Plaza Hotel
La Fonda Hotel Santa Fe
La Fonda On The Plaza Santa Fe, New Mexico
Address: 100 E San Francisco St., Santa Fe, NM 87501
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Region: United States > New Mexico > Santa Fe
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#3 Luxury Hotels in Santa Fe
#3 Romantic Hotels in Santa Fe
#5 Business Hotels in Santa Fe
#11 Family Hotels in Santa Fe
Price Range: €€
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Historic La Fonda on the Plaza has been described as "the essence of the city's exuberant soul." Each guest room and suite is unique, with hand-carved and hand-painted furnishings, fitted with luxurious pillow-top Sealy Posturepedic Comfort System Dynasty beds and Anichini linens. Amenities include Wi-Fi, fitness center, outdoor pool and hot tub, spa services. La Terraza concierge level offers 14 luxury accommodations. La Plazuela restaurant is famous for it's award-winning cuisine and 400 hand-painted windows. ... more   less 
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