El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Large) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Living area | 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Exterior
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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311 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, 87501
  • Place, Loretto Chapel
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Canyon Road
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Fe Plaza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(174 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Large)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(130 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(139 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Colonial hotel with 24-hour business centre and seasonal outdoor pool
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour business centre and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a seasonal outdoor pool, a business centre and a children's pool are on-site.
El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 83 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

This Santa Fe hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the convenient parking at El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Fe Plaza. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a 24-hour business centre are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a 24-hour business centre and a meeting room
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness, comfy beds and overall comfort
  • Steps from Loretto Chapel and Mountain Trails Gallery
El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel also features a vending machine, concierge services, and express check-out. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel was completed in May 2021.

This Colonial Santa Fe hotel is smoke free.

Zheng Chinese Restaurant – On-site restaurant.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 10 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Zheng Chinese Restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Children's pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snow sports gear
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1880
  • Colonial architecture
  • Renovated entire property - May 2021
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 10 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in March and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 946 out of 1516 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 418 out of 1516 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1516 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1516 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1516 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would return
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alesia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Nice Place to stay in Santa Fe

This is a very nice hotel, right in the heart of the Santa Fe historic district. Literally a half block from the oldest church in the U.S., as well as (supposedly) the oldest house. About three blocks from the main plaza, the Loretto chapel is about a block over, etc. Hotel itself is nice, we needed a handicapped accessible room with roll in shower and they delivered. Bath was in fact quite nice, though the room itself was a bit on the small side. I think this is because the hotel was redone/retro fitted at some point, obviously originally an older motel redone. There was a refrigerator but no microwave. There is a pretty good Chinese restaurant attached to the hotel, also handicapped accessible. They charge for parking which is in addition to the cost of the room. Nice pool area which we did not use. Lots of pretty flowers, at least in the summer (August) which is when we stayed here. I would recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here. Property and rooms are clean and comfortable. Less than five minutes walk from the plaza. Bathrooms need fans to pull the humidity out.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Charles L Callahan,, Winter Haven

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

STEVE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Walking distance to the plaza. Plenty of restaurants in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and price. Room was adequate. This is a motor lodge with sea of pavement. Biggest deficiency: No free breakfast and for-purchase buffet breakfast was unappetizing and skimpy. Had to walk in seach of alternatives.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall nice but a few things... They need to clean the carpet in the rooms, they smell. I was there with a friend who had a different room and her room smelled bad too. Also the only electrical outlet is 5' away from the dressing area so for instance, the cord for the blow dryer is too short to see what you are doing while drying your hair. There are NO electrical plugs in the bathroom. It is, however, very convenient to the plaza and parking is good. The fridge in the room worked well but you have to walk to the main office area to get ice. It could be better considering the price.
Outlet far from dressing area
clean but NO electric outlets
window doesn't open for fresh air
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

6/10 Okay

Marta

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Felt very dated
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

jaime p

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time we've stayed here. Great place to stay in downtown Santa Fe! Clean, great staff and very convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property has a great location. The rooms are newly renovated and clean. There is plenty of space in your room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Price was good for being so close to the plaza. This hotel suited our needs well .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice motel that’s been remodeled. Friendliest cleaning staff. Everything in old town Santa Fe is in walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prithviraj, Springfield

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are three things going for this hotel: location, location, and location. It is right next door to the Loretto Chapel, and situated on the southeast corner of the Santa Fe plaza (main center for shopping and events in Santa Fe). The hotel room was spotless and newly renovated. Parking is another attraction - hotel guest vehicle can be parked for $10 (as of summer 2025) up to 3 PM on the check out date. There's a nice Chinese restaurant on site, but we didn't try it. Our only concern was the bathroom door - a barn door that would easily derail when closed (pulled) a bit harder from the inside. If that happens, you're likely trapped in the bathroom as it's nearly impossible to open the door because you can't lift it back on the rails from the inside. This wasn't a problem for us as we were a couple, but point to note for single guests.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness and room size were good Hotel looks a lot different than when I booked (no Santa Fe arquitersure
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

$10 per night parking. In Santa Fe!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Luc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location at an affordable price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025