On the drive to and back from White Sands, we encountered many thunder storms. This one is of the most incredible that I've seen in my 11 years of living here. This mushroom like cloud is hovering over almost the entire city of Santa Fe, NM. #Storm #SantaFe #NewMexico #CeliaLuzPhotography #BW #Cloud Beautiful cherry blossom tree dripping in rosaries. #red The famous and beautiful staircase in the Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe, NM. When the chapel was completed in 1878, there was no way to access the choir loft. It was suggested that a ladder be used, but the nuns who used the chapel didn't like this idea because of the long habits that they wore. So they prayed to St Joseph for a solution. Shorty thereafter a carpenter showed up and offered to build the staircase for them, but he needed total privacy to do so and locked himself in the chapel for 3 months. When he was done he left town, without even accepting payment. The staircase he built is not only beautiful, but it is an architectural wonder. It makes two complete 360 turns, there are not metal nails, and there is no center means of support. The identity of the carpenter was never known. #newmexico #santafe #lorettochapel #church #stairs #architecture Most amazing sunrise I have ever laid eyes upon. Thank goodness I am a morning person. What a gift this was. #SantaFe #NewMexico #CeliaLuzPhotography #Color #travel #explore #rainbow #sky #iphonography #sunrise #landscape Make sure when in Santa Fe to visit the Loretto Chapel! Legend has it, that once the chapel was built there was no way for the choir to access the loft above. The nuns in the chapel prayed to St. Joseph (the patron saint of carpenters) and immediately afterwards, a mysterious man built the stair and left with no pay. The staircase itself is perplexing because it has no means of support, and also there are no nails used in its construction. It's definitely mystifying #architecture #bestof5 #stunningstructure Near depot Day 15 - Meandering through Santa Fe. A visit to the historic Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. #Green When the Loretto Chapel was completed in 1878, there was no way to access the choir loft twenty-two feet above. Carpenters were called in to address the problem, but they all concluded access to the loft would have to be via ladder as a staircase would interfere with the interior space of the small Chapel. Legend says that to find a solution to the seating problem, the Sisters of the Chapel made a novena to St. Joseph, the patron saint of carpenters. On the ninth and final day of prayer, a man appeared at the Chapel with a donkey and a toolbox looking for work. Months later, the elegant circular staircase was completed, and the carpenter disappeared without pay or thanks. After searching for the man (an ad even ran in the local newspaper) and finding no trace of him, some concluded that he was St. Joseph himself, having come in answer to the sisters' prayers. The stairway's carpenter, whoever he was, built a magnificent structure. The design was innovative for the time and some of the design considerations still perplex experts today. The staircase has two 360 degree turns and no visible means of support. Also, it is said that the staircase was built without nails—only wooden pegs. Questions also surround the number of stair risers relative to the height of the choir loft and about the types of wood and other materials used in the stairway's construction. #StunningStructures One of the many statues located around the downtown area of Santa Fe. Over on Canyon Road is the studio where these, and others are made. The end of fall lends a dreary countenance to the cathedral and its grounds, but it is still beautiful to see inside and out on any day of the year. Day 15 - Meandering through Santa Fe. Sante Fe is one of my favorite cities in USA.The architecture ,the art,the food...Even the rain didn't ruin the great impression !Love it! Your typical Santa Fe Summer sunset. It's hard to find this beauty anywhere else. #Santafe #NewMexico #CeliaLuzPhotography #sky #landscape #sunset #Summer #travel #clouds #storm #dusk #hiking One of my favorite trees on the road home. #Fall #Autumn #seasons #CeliaLuzPhotography #SantaFe #NewMexico #nature #tree #places #travel This is a purely residential area with nothing to offer but great people and amazing Old Santa Fe architecture. It's one of those Day 15 - Meandering through Santa Fe. This city really was a delight to explore. Canyon road was my favourite. Full of art galleries and sculptures. All of them free to visit. #Green As seen on Food Network! Tons of chocolates and fun novelties Just off the square downtown. Such a beautiful city, great food, great people, great sites. The rosary tree stands just at the entrance to the famous chapel, home of the Mystery Staircase. Though I never was into the The Santa Fe Railyard is social place in the center of town where you can grab a bite to eat, access bike and walking trails, and on the weekends explore a great farmer's market. #newmexico #santafe Finally got to take a tour of this place for the #WWIM11. It is full of symmetry, beautiful details and eerie rooms with bunks. Great for exploring and taking pictures. You can call them for a tour. #ScottishRiteTemple #bw #blackandwhite #light #doors #windows #architecture #naturallight #tour #travel #places #celialuzphotography #SantaFe #NewMexico #interesting Day 15 - Meandering through Santa Fe. This city really was a delight to explore. Canyon road was my favourite. Full of art galleries and sculptures. All of them free to visit. #Green Oldest House in USA... Some believe built in the 1200s... More than one million years ago, huge volcanic explosions in New Mexico rained ash and cinders over what is now the Bandelier National Monument near Santa Fe. The eruption deposited ash over 400 feet thick. The pale rock seen here through the trees are the remains of the ash flows. Prehistoric native Americans built their pueblos in these cliffs digging rooms into canyon walls. The ceiling and inside of the cathedral at the heart of Santa Fa. I really love this place. Great juices, smoothies, breakfast, light lunches and so much more! #celialuzphotography #cookies #food #breakfast #lunch #moderngeneral #bakedgoods #fresh #local #juices #smoothies #santafe #places #books #kitchenware #lovemytown My favorite juice/smoothie/breakfast place in Santa Fe. They also sell general goods and offer lunch. #places #eat #generalgoods #store #goods #flowers #coffee #restaurants #santafe #travel #breakfast #lunch #smoothies #juices #healthy The view from Upper Canyon Rd. Monsoon season in Santa Fe is late July/August - Sept/Oct. #SantaFe #NewMexico #rainbow #rain #clouds #nature #landscape #celialuzphotography #lovemytown Finally got to take a tour of this place for the #WWIM11. It is full of symmetry, beautiful details and eerie rooms with bunks. Great for exploring and taking pictures. You can call them for a tour. #ScottishRiteTemple #bw #blackandwhite #light #doors #windows #architecture #naturallight #tour #travel #places #celialuzphotography #SantaFe #NewMexico #interesting Secret and Sons has a courtyard full of old wooden doors and pillars. They try to tell you photos are not allowed from the public street! A short walk up on a paved path will lead you to this Monument in Santa Fe, NM. There are great views of the Sangre de Cristos and the City of Santa Fe from this vantage point. Great for sunrise or sunset shots. The walk is only about 10-15 minutes. :) History: The monument of the Cross of the Martyrs was built to honor the Franciscan friars who died during the Pueblo Revolt in 1680. There has been controversy over this because there is no monument dedicated to the Natives that were slaughtered in the battle. #cross #CrossoftheMartyrs #Monument #hillsidepark #park #SantaFe #NewMexico #walks #places #travel #view #bw #CeliaLuzPhotography Finally got to take a tour of this place for the #WWIM11. It is full of symmetry, beautiful details and eerie rooms with bunks. Great for exploring and taking pictures. You can call them for a tour. #ScottishRiteTemple #bw #blackandwhite #light #doors #windows #architecture #naturallight #tour #travel #places #celialuzphotography #SantaFe #NewMexico #interesting Finally got to take a tour of this place for the #WWIM11. It is full of symmetry, beautiful details and eerie rooms with bunks. Great for exploring and taking pictures. You can call them for a tour. #ScottishRiteTemple #bunker #color #light #beds #sleep #architecture #naturallight #tour #travel #places #celialuzphotography #SantaFe #NewMexico #interesting A smartphone photo of the staircase of the Loretto Chapel. We went on a horseback ride though the hilly and shrubby desert of New Mexico. You can see the rainstorm far off in the distance. Such a beautiful cathedral, the building also has some amazing statues outside, the inside has some spectacular ceilings, art and stained glass. More moving artwork (in more ways than one). The Water Tower at the Santa Fe Railyard. On Saturdays this place is packed with one of the best farmers markets. #SantaFe #NewMexico #TheRailyard #bw #travel #Places #SantaFeRailyard #watertower #places #walks #CeliaLuzPhotography Finally got to take a tour of this place for the #WWIM11. It is full of symmetry, beautiful details and eerie rooms with bunks. Great for exploring and taking pictures. You can call them for a tour. #ScottishRiteTemple #bw #blackandwhite #light #doors #windows #architecture #naturallight #tour #travel #places #celialuzphotography #SantaFe #NewMexico #interesting Finally got to take a tour of this place for the #WWIM11. It is full of symmetry, beautiful details and eerie rooms with bunks. Great for exploring and taking pictures. You can call them for a tour. #ScottishRiteTemple #color #light #theater #ghostly #architecture #naturallight #tour #travel #places #celialuzphotography #SantaFe #NewMexico #interesting The Railyard - great place to watch movies, stroll through the Farmers Market and see some great art in the Summer. Come Winter our Farmers Market moves inside. #SantaFe #NewMexico #TheRailyard #bw #blackandwhite #walk #celiaLuzPhotography #watertower #thingstodo Canyon Road, in Santa Fe, is an artist's dream. You get to see so many different mediums and explore all the galleries. I just happened upon this wood sculpture. #patterns The church with a moonlit backdrop. #GoldenHour The San Miguel Chapel is the oldest church in the USA. The earliest documentation of the churches existence is from 1628, so it is assumed to be built before that time. Day 15 - Meandering through Santa Fe. This city really was a delight to explore. Canyon road was my favourite. Full of art galleries and sculptures. All of them free to visit. Voted The annual burning of Zozobra (Old Man Gloom) is a lively Santa Fe tradition that includes live music and fireworks along with setting fire to a large paper marionette filled with scrawlings of all the bad that people wish to leave behind. Finally got to take a tour of this place for the #WWIM11. It is full of symmetry, beautiful details and eerie rooms with bunks. Great for exploring and taking pictures. You can call them for a tour. #ScottishRiteTemple #bw #blackandwhite #light #chairs #haveaseat #architecture #naturallight #tour #travel #places #celialuzphotography #SantaFe #NewMexico #interesting A marble rock with a bronze plaque is all that stands to commemorate the 4,555 Japanese American men held at this Santa Fe internment camp during World War II. These men unwillingly sacrificed 4 years of their lives as they were held without charge for merely being of Japanes descent. Old Town treasures The Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, is a former Roman Catholic church. It is known for its unusual helix-shaped spiral staircase. This place has amazing history, beautiful architecture and large stained glass windows. Totally worth the stop it is now used as a museum and a wedding chapel. #religious #urban #tour #places Lots of bumble bee piñatas hanging from the ceiling. The fish tacos are killer! Santa Fe #artmuseum #newmexico #santafe #santafenm I was pleasantly surprised at how much I loved Santa Fe. Finally got to take a tour of this place for the #WWIM11. It is full of symmetry, beautiful details and eerie rooms with bunks. Great for exploring and taking pictures. You can call them for a tour. #ScottishRiteTemple #bw #blackandwhite #light #doors #windows #architecture #naturallight #tour #travel #places #celialuzphotography #SantaFe #NewMexico #interesting The Citron Tarts, The Creamsicle and The Flour-less German Chocolate Cake. Dessert at Geronimo. #yum #dessert #food #foodie #goodeats #places #travel #Geronimo #restaurant #sweets #SantaFe #NewMexico #Greatservice Nothing but elegance and excellent service at Geronimo. Take a stroll up Canyon Rd, stop in some galleries and enjoy a signature cocktail in the bar. :) #dining #goodeats #eat #finedining #Geronimo #restaurant #goodwine #bw #blackandwhite #CeliaLuzPhotography #travel #foodie #places Walking around downtown you see and find all kinds of really cool and exciting scenes. Not to mention colorful too. This was one of the entry ways to a nice courtyard. Color!!!! Locals call it the Rose Park. Great spot for a picnic. #SantaFe #celialuzphotography #trees #park #foliage #leaves #fall #autumn #newmexico #picnic The miraculous staircase has a fascinating story. It is very unique, beautiful, and peaceful. http://www.liferidingshotgun.com/2014/10/stunning-santa-fe.html Ski Santa Fe. The view from the ski lift was breathtaking! San Miguel Mission Church. Another shot of the Burro Alley burros just off San Francisco Ave. #WhiskeySIster #church #architecture Amazing and beautiful! Finally got to take a tour of this place for the #WWIM11. It is full of symmetry, beautiful details and eerie rooms with bunks. Great for exploring and taking pictures. You can call them for a tour. #ScottishRiteTemple #bw #blackandwhite #light #doors #windows #architecture #naturallight #tour #travel #places #celialuzphotography #SantaFe #NewMexico #interesting Finally got to take a tour of this place for the #WWIM11. It is full of symmetry, beautiful details and eerie rooms with bunks. Great for exploring and taking pictures. You can call them for a tour. #ScottishRiteTemple #bw #blackandwhite #light #doors #windows #architecture #naturallight #tour #travel #places #celialuzphotography #SantaFe #NewMexico #interesting Venture away from the plaza in downtown Santa Fe to see this old church which is a must see. #StunningStructures #Blue #Red #WeekendGetaway #Colorful #Architecture. #roadtrip #InStone #TroveOnTuesday Oldest church near oldest house. This is known as Camel Rock, but personally I think it could be Sock-puppet rock. There are 19 pueblos in the state now known as New Mexico. Many thanks to the original peoples for the time I spent in your beautiful traditional territory. ❤️ Santa Fe is full of stunning, quirky, unique art that is as cultural as it is diverse. Santa Fe is one of my favorite cities on Earth. It is such an interesting, beautiful place. http://www.liferidingshotgun.com/2014/10/stunning-santa-fe.html Adobe church in Santa Fe, NM A great place for coffee. Can't remember the name, but it's right off the train station. This is a habanero mocha! Finally got to take a tour of this place for the #WWIM11. It is full of symmetry, beautiful details and eerie rooms with bunks. Great for exploring and taking pictures. You can call them for a tour. #ScottishRiteTemple #bw #blackandwhite #light #doors #details #architecture #naturallight #tour #travel #places #celialuzphotography #SantaFe #NewMexico #interesting Finally got to take a tour of this place for the #WWIM11. It is full of symmetry, beautiful details and eerie rooms with bunks. Great for exploring and taking pictures. You can call them for a tour. #ScottishRiteTemple #bw #blackandwhite #light #doors #windows #architecture #scones #tour #travel #places #celialuzphotography #SantaFe #NewMexico #interesting The miraculous staircase at the Loretto Chapel which is not supported by side or center supports. #roadtrip #church Excellent dinner to celebrate our anniversary! Finally got to take a tour of this place for the #WWIM11. It is full of symmetry, beautiful details and eerie rooms with bunks. Great for exploring and taking pictures. You can call them for a tour. #ScottishRiteTemple #color #symmetry #light #angles #windows #architecture #naturallight #tour #travel #places #celialuzphotography #SantaFe #NewMexico #interesting A must for any liquor drinker! You will expand you plate, especially with the Herbal Gin. Tastings for all are $10 and we shared one. The Lensic Theater, located at 211 West San Francisco Street in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is an 821-seat theater designed by Boller Brothers of Kansas City, well-known movie-theater and vaudeville-house architects who designed almost one hundred theaters throughout the West and mid-West, including the KiMo Theater in Albuquerque. The pseudo-Moorish, Spanish Renaissance Lensic was built by Nathan Salmon and E. John Greer and opened on 24 June 1931. Its name derives from the initials of Greer's six grandchildren. The Lensic was completely restored and renovated between 1999 and 2001, and provides Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico with a modern venue for the performing arts. Santa Fe is such a stunning city. I can't get enough of the art and culture of this beautiful town. http://www.liferidingshotgun.com/2014/10/stunning-santa-fe.html Cute little alley we came across on the way to the Georgia O'Keeffe museum. There were two burro statues and a burro mural. Its called the Burro Alley. #whiskeysister Recent weekend in Santa Fe. Forgot about the incredible the blue sky and billowy clouds. Did not capture a sky worth posting but this waterfall at the end of a easy 5 mi. R/T hike was great fun. Nice place to cool off on a hot day. I will edit this post later when my sister provides trail details (I forget other than 20 miles north of Santa Fe). New Mexico Capitol The railyard in my favorite place -Santa Fe St. Kateri Tekakwitha is the first Native American to be recognized as a saint by the Catholic Church. She was born in 1656, in the Mohawk village of Ossernenon. Just five years after her conversion to Catholicism, she became ill and passed away at age 24, on April 17, 1680. Sculpture in front of the capitol building. If you get the chance, check our the rockin' atmosphere of the Cowgirl ! Fun patio, great music and the food rocks too! (I can also recommend the cocktails ;) ) #whiskeysister #herstory The Cowgirl in Santa Fe is a beat place, great venue for music (Sean Ashby seen playing here) , the food rocked and the people and servers ewe super upbeat. <3 Santa Fe is such a stunning city. I can't get enough of the art and culture of this beautiful town. http://www.liferidingshotgun.com/2014/10/stunning-santa-fe.html Historic Old Santa Fe Train Station. #InStone And peppers, of course.
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Map E San Francisco St Santa Fe NM 1-866-599-6674

Get an overview of this hotelHistoric Santa Fe hotel in Downtown Santa Fe, walk to Palace of the Governors

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Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Outdoor pool
Business center
Smoke-free property

Location

Located in Downtown Santa Fe, this spa hotel is steps from Institute of American Indian Arts Museum and Palace of the Governors. San Miguel Mission and New Mexico State Capitol are also within 10 minutes.

Hotel Features

This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a fitness center, and a spa tub.

Room Amenities

All 180 rooms offer comforts like pillowtop beds and premium bedding, plus free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Room service, coffee makers, and free bottled water are among the other amenities available to guests.

Languages Spoken

La Fonda on the Plaza

100 E San Francisco St Santa Fe NM 87501

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

In addition to a full-service spa, La Fonda on the Plaza features an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 4-star property offers access to a business center and meeting rooms. This business-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, a steam room, and tour/ticket assistance. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

La Fonda on the Plaza is a smoke-free property.

  • Elevator/lift 
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2 
  • Fitness facilities 
  • Full-service spa 
  • Business center 
  • Spa treatment room(s) 
  • Porter/bellhop 
  • Express check-out 
  • Tours/ticket assistance 
  • Meeting rooms 7 
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service 
  • Free WiFi 
  • Self parking (surcharge) 
  • Steam room 
  • Outdoor pool 
  • Computer station 
  • Smoke-free property 
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk 
  • Ski storage 
  • ATM/banking 
  • Breakfast available (surcharge) 
  • Number of restaurants - 2 
  • Concierge services 
  • Gift shops or newsstand 
  • Conference center 
  • Shopping on site 
  • Spa tub 
  • Total number of rooms - 180 
  • Wedding services 
  • Multilingual staff 
  • Fireplace in lobby 
  • Free newspapers in lobby 

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioning 
  • Premium TV channels 
  • Premium bedding 
  • Ceiling fan 
  • Free bottled water 
  • Microwave (on request) 
  • Coffee/tea maker 
  • Refrigerator (on request) 
  • Daily housekeeping 
  • Turndown service 
  • Private bathroom 
  • Bathrobes 
  • Free toiletries 
  • Hair dryer 
  • Shower/tub combination 
  • In-room massage available 
  • Pillowtop mattress 
  • Iron/ironing board 
  • In-room safe 
  • Desk 
  • Blackout drapes/curtains 
  • Cable TV service 
  • Flat-panel TV 
  • Free WiFi 
  • Number of bathrooms -  
  • Room service (limited hours) 
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available 
  • In-room climate control (heating) 

Where to Eat

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

La Plazuela at La Fonda - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

La Fiesta Lounge - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Bell Tower Bar - This bar serves light fare only.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to Do

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a steam room and a fitness center.

Spa Services

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, Thai massages, massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and reflexology.

  • Hot stone massage 
  • Thai massage 
  • Reflexology 
  • Detoxification wrap 
  • Body wraps 
  • Body treatments 
  • Body scrubs 
  • Facial treatments 
  • Aromatherapy treatments 
  • Ayurvedic treatments 
  • Massages 

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.

  • Accessible bathroom 
  • Roll-in shower 
  • In-room accessibility 

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pets

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per day

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available

Fees

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
  • Breakfast fee: between USD 5 and USD 30 per person (approximately)
  • Self parking fee: USD 20.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Name

  • 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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. 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.

Awards & Affiliations

  • The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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