Fodor's Expert Review Best Western Plus Inn of Santa Fe
3650 Cerrillos Rd., Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507, USA See on Map
A great all-around budget option, this spotlessly clean and well-kept 97-room adobe-style is along busy and unattractive Cerrillos Road, but it's worth overlooking the drab location given the warmly furnished and attractively priced rooms and plenty of appealing amenities, from an indoor pool to a guest laundry and exercise.
Unusual for Santa Fe, the Best Western not only allows pets but doesn't charge an additional fee for them either.
room
Southwestern-style furniture and colorful Native American–pattern throw pillows and blankets give these otherwise standard chain rooms a splash of color and personality. All have well-designed work desks, refrigerators, and microwaves, and a number of rooms have balconies. Several spa-Jacuzzi suites have deep jetted tubs and wet bars.
bathroom
Though standard-size, the bathrooms are above average in this price range, with attractive granite counters and tile floors. The suites are a step up with walk-in tiled glass showers and hand-painted Mexican-tile sinks.
lobby
The pleasant lobby isn't huge, but it's decorated with soft leather chairs, a gas fireplace, and cheerful Native American–pattern pillows and rugs. It adjoins a light-filled room where breakfast is served each morning.
pool
The hotel's kidney-shape indoor pool and adjoining sunken hot tub are available year-round. Three walls of large windows let in plenty of sunlight.
gym
There's a small but comfortable gym with a couple of cardio machines, weights, and a wall-mounted TV.
dining
There's no restaurant on-site, but a generous buffet Continental-style breakfast is served in an attractive room off the lobby.
drinking
Although there's no bar, rooms have refrigerators and premium suites have wet bars, which come in handy for enjoying cocktails in your room. There are several grocery and liquor stores very close by.
LOCATION
Getting Around
Set on the city's far south side on heavily trafficked Cerrillos Road, the Best Western has ample and free parking, which you'll need, as a car is the best option both for reaching this hotel and exploring Santa Fe. There are a number of mostly chain restaurants and shopping centers within walking distance, but few attractions.
Restaurants
An off-shoot of the legendary restaurant Downtown, the spacious Plaza Cafe Southside (4-minute drive) specializes in hearty and delicious Southwestern and American fare, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The blue-corn pinon pancakes are a specialty in the morning. Don't let the modest setting behind a gas station fool you: Horseman's Haven Cafe (5-minute drive) is one of the top spots in Santa Fe for flavorful (sometimes spicy) and authentic northern New Mexican fare, including green-chile cheeseburgers, breakfast burritos, and carne adovada enchiladas.
WHY WE LIKE IT
In terms of cleanliness and friendliness, this Best Western Plus is a top representative of this large, international chain. The owners have invested significantly in rooms with upgraded furnishings, and the amenities are generous.
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