Guadalupe Inn
604 Agua Fria St., Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA
Why We Like It
It says a lot that so much of the business at this attractively priced, handsome little gem near Santa Fe's lively Railroad District are repeat clientele. The staff treat guests like family and go above and beyond to suggest things to see and do in the area, and rooms are thoughtfully outfitted and abound with charm.
Fodor's Expert Review
This cheerful, family-owned 12-room boutique inn strives to provide extra-helpful service and genuine Santa Fe style with moderate rates. It's not fancy, but the individually and attractively furnished rooms are a terrific deal, and the location is handy to the hip Railyard District and relatively close to the Plaza, yet the surrounding residential neighborhood is set comfortably away from the crowds.
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Room
One of the Guadalupe Inn's best assets is its variety of accommodation styles and layouts, all of them featuring colorful artwork, Southwestern textiles, hardwood floors, and custom Santa Fe–style furnishings. Most units have gas fireplaces and balconies. Some amenities that you can expect in each room are good-size work desks, mp3 clock radios, refrigerators, and flatscreen TVs. Some larger suites have sitting areas, and the "chef's apartment" contains a full kitchen.
You Should Know Several of the rooms are reached by a flight of stairs. Request the chef's apartment or rooms 5, 6, or 7 if stairs are a problem.
Bathroom
Quite a few rooms have deep, jetted soaking tubs, and many are accented with colorful Mexican tiles. Other perks include high-quality Beekman 1802 soaps and hairdryers. In the honeymoon suite, you can soak in a beautiful claw-foot tub that can open to the bedroom through sliding glass doors.
Lobby
The inn has a compact, rather simple lobby that doubles as the breakfast room. It's warmed by a fireplace and contains tables and chairs but isn't used too much by guests beyond breakfast.
Dining
The inn has neither a restaurant nor bar, but a complimentary breakfast is included and served in the breakfast room/lobby each morning. It's a pretty basic meal, enough to jump-start your day but not very substantial.
Drinking
There's no bar, but the guestrooms—especially those with balconies—are pleasant spots for enjoying your own wine or beer, and there are several grocery and liquor stores within a five-minute drive.
What's Nearby
Getting Around
The inn, which has free off-street parking, is set on the edge of downtown and within walking distance of many major attractions as well as several excellent bars and restaurants in the trendy Railyard District. A car is your best option for exploring some of the sites farther from downtown, such as Meow Wolf and the Turquoise Trail.
Restaurants
In addition to offering one of New Mexico's largest selections of small-batch bourbons, Radish & Rye (2-minute walk) is a stylish go-to for first-rate contemporary American fare—save room for the bourbon pecan pie. Drop by new and hip Paloma (6-minute walk) for delicious Mexico City–style street tacos, sea bass Veracruz, and the classic house cocktail (with reposado tequila and grapefruit soda).
Bars
There's always a lively crowd of locals and tourists shooting pool, enjoying burgers and barbecue, and hobnobbing over drinks at rollicking Cowgirl BBQ (6-minute walk). A great spot for live music and locally brewed beers, Second Street Brewery (6-minute walk) also serves tasty bar fare.
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