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)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(199 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Large)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(149 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(154 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Santa Fe Plaza. 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 overall comfort, cleanliness, 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.

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El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1040 out of 1685 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 475 out of 1685 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1685 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1685 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1685 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Theo Felipe

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Fantastic location, clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

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Great place to stay in Santa Fe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect to downtown and next to very historic building buildings
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jayson

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We really enjoyed our stay. Clean room, comfy bed and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay. Close to downtown Santa Fe!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Richard Amos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location close to town square.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shaubrey

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The hotel was in a great location. Walking distance to all kinds of fun stuff and great food. Very clean and safe location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good internet, clean, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hermann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff and close to old town of Santa Fe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location at an affordable rate. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect room for 2 adults and 2 kids. Cost is very reasonable and for such an expensive city, it’s nice to save a bit on the room. We were very happy with our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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Room was clean and spacious and staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anastasiia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay, the best price for a location we could have. Very professional and friendly front desk
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, hassle-free checkin /out. LOCATION is primo!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Garon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed fantastic location for $100 less than similar properties. Older but clean and nice. Good beds Walkable to all attractions but because of motel like set up can drive in and out easily Recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place. Great location, friendly staff and great room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Aprilynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and spacious, check in was quick and easy, and they were located near the state capitol.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location. room was super clean. staff was very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a great room for the price and location. Clean, comfortable, friendly and very helpful front desk. Awesome location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great value, comfortable rooms and wonderful customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Clean inside and outside, friendly staff, convenient to downtown attractions, lots of parking (daily paid onsite in addition to room charge, and worth it). Great off-season value. Would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026