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El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2.5 star property

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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311 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, 87501
  • Place, Loretto Chapel
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Fe Plaza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Large)

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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About this property

El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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

This Santa Fe hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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 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 Loretto Chapel. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant, and a 24-hour business center 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 center, and a meeting room
  • Onsite recreation includes bike rentals
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness, overall comfort, and comfy beds
  • Steps from Loretto Chapel and 4 minutes by foot from Santa Fe Plaza
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 center 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.

This Colonial Santa Fe hotel is smoke free.

Zheng Chinese Restaurant - Onsite 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)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • 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 available
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.
  • Cribs (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-authorize 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. 989 out of 1605 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 448 out of 1605 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1605 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1605 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1605 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Wendy or Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The end unit was nice but the water was not very warm for a shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Trek

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Donianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Everything was good until the television didn't work. Also, bathroom farm door has a big gap when you close it. Other than that the room was very nice and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and very centralized. Coffee maker and refrigerator in room. I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maurice, Palm Harbor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was excellent- quick, friendly check in. Free coffee or tea 24 hours in the lobby. Parking was reasonable- $10 for 24 hours. Room was clean and had decent amenities of coffee, water, & strawberry snacks.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spectacular.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location cannot be beat. Cleaning left a strong chemical odor but it went away after airing the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jerry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. The bed was a bit too firm for us. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We often stay at El Sendero for weekend trips to when we want access to The Plaza. Convenient, affordable, right in the heart of Santa Fe.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk was very friendly, and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey H

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing special. Your basic block motel. Clean and comfortable. Good location. Made me upset to pay an extra $10 to park in their empty lot.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Kids next door were left alone while the parents were out. We had to leave early and could not get any sleep until the staff came and quieted them down.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, close to restaurants and shopping
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Masayuki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and enough space. But shower was terrible, so weak and spilled to the floor. Bathroom was cool, so we hope improvements.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
reasonably priced place near historic old town
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sivanand

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very convenient to Plaza. Great price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025