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La Fonda

Address: 100 E. San Francisco St., Santa Fe, NM, 87501 | Map It
Phone: 505/982-5511; 800/523-5002
Fax: 505/988-2952
www.lafondasantafe.com

Price range: $$$-$$$$
Location: Santa Fe

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.6/5

Fodor's Review:

History and charm are more prevalent in this sole Plaza-front hotel than first-class service and amenities. The pueblo-inspired structure was built in 1922 and enlarged many times. Antiques and Native American art decorate the tiled lobby, and each room has hand-decorated wood furniture, wrought-iron light fixtures, beamed ceilings, and high-speed wireless. Some suites have fireplaces. The 14 rooftop rooms are the most luxurious and include Continental breakfast and private concierge services; there's also an exercise room, garden, and outdoor hot tub there. La Plazuela Restaurant, with its hand-painted glass tiles, serves good and creative Southwestern food. Folk and Latin jazz bands rotate nightly in the bar.

Hotel Details: 143 rooms, 24 suites
In-room: Wi-Fi.
In-hotel: restaurant, bars, pool, gym, laundry service, parking (paid).
Credit Cards: AE, D, DC, MC, V

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Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by Thursa from Pasadena, California on 7/31/07
I stayed at La Fonda during a slightly "off-season" when it was not crowded, but the lobby was still filled with visitors. Loved my room -- looked just like the 1930s La Fonda postcard! Maintenance was very good, service was good, room service prompt. Everyone should stay here once, if only for the tradition. The location is superb! Be sure to sample the crepes at the French cafe that's flourished here since the early 1970s -- best quick food in Santa Fe.

Member Rating: 4.6
Ratings details: Room: 5.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 4.0 Value: 4.0

Reviewed by Audri from western North Carolina on 6/6/07
Socially met one of the managers that resulted in a huge discount. We even got 'upgraded' to a WONDERFUL room on la Terazza (ie: first class), with gas fireplace, private balcony space and continental breakfast on one of the rooftops. The concierge was not only helpful (of course) but made us feel -not just that we had every right to be there (no way could we have afforded it for real!) but so comfortable and welcoming that we felt it was our home for the two nights we spent. The meal we had in the main dinning room was beautiful and delicious.