Inn at Santa Fe
8376 Cerrillos Rd., Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507, USA
Why We Like It
It's extremely well-priced and has a handy location if you're planning to explore points south, from Tent Rocks National Monument to the Turquoise Trail. Among the many budget- to mid-priced accommodations on Cerrillos Road, Inn at Santa Fe also stands out for its friendly service and for being set at a somewhat quieter end of the road, away from heaviest traffic and shopping centers.
Fodor's Expert Review
Situated beside Fashion Outlets of Santa Fe near the junction of Interstate 25 and Cerrillos, this budget-priced three-story hotel looks and feels like a fairly typical chain property but is independently operated and well-liked for its helpful staff, spotless if somewhat compact rooms, and solid amenities, including a heated outdoor pool, 24-hour exercise room, and casual little restaurant and bar serving casual dinner fare.
You Should Know The inn's location, at the very southern end of town, has both pros and cons. It's handy to the Turquoise Trail, El Rancho de las Golondrinas, and other points south, but it's also a longish 20-minute drive from the Plaza and many of the area's museums.
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Room
The 99 rooms at Inn at Santa Fe are similar to other budget- and mid-range properties in dimension and decoration, although a few larger suites offer more space to spread out. Standard rooms are a bit on the compact side, but they're clean and very well-maintained and have such amenities as microwaves, refrigerators, flat-screen TVs with DVD players, and well-designed work desks. A few decorative accents, including brightly colored blankets, add color.
Bathroom
Although bathrooms here lack much in the way of ambience, they're clean and modern with gilt-frame mirrors, quartz counters, and soft towels. The sink area is in the guestroom, and the bathtub/shower and commode are in a separate, enclosed room.
Lobby
There's a small but comfortable lobby with leather chairs, hardwood floors, and Southwestern artwork. But the most comfortable space is a large fireplace lounge with leather seating and board games.
Pool
Guests appreciate the mid-size heated pool and hot tub behind the hotel. An adobe wall hides this space from the surrounding parking lot.
Gym
The small exercise room is open 24 hours and has a few cardio machines and free weights.
Dining
There's a restaurant serving casual Southwestern dinner fare, including steaks, salads, and quesadillas. it's handy for a bite to eat if you're not up for venturing out elsewhere, but it caters primarily to guests.
Drinking
You can order wine, beer, and cocktails at the casual bar in the hotel's restaurant.
What's Nearby
Getting Around
You'll want a car if you're staying at this property on the far south side of Santa Fe, as there's little within walking distance, save for the outlet mall across the parking lot. There's ample free parking, and Inn at Santa Fe is located at a major crossroads, Interstate 25 and Cerrillos Road.
Restaurants
Home to one of Santa Fe's best happy hours, the stylishly contemporary Ranch House (3-minute drive) serves up tender slow-smoked barbecue, juicy steaks, and hefty burgers. Part of the fun of enjoying breakfast or lunch at the quirky San Marcos Cafe & Feed Store (12-minute drive) is watching the turkeys and peacocks march around the grounds outside. In the cozy dining room, you can savor delicious huevos rancheros, green-chile stew, and other local treats.
Bars
Blue Corn Cafe & Brewery (4-minute drive) turns out quite tasty New Mexican fare along with well-crafted margaritas and local beers. Inn at Santa Fe is one of the closest hotels in town to the lively main headquarters of Santa Fe Brewing Company (6-minute drive), a fun spot to sample outstanding local IPAs and stouts.
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