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
(193 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Large)

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(152 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 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 comfy beds, cleanliness 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.

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)
  • 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

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.

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. 1019 out of 1654 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 466 out of 1654 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1654 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1654 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1654 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Courteous staff. Great location. Good value for money. Room was 80 percent of the way there, it is an older building but a lot of corners were cut on the renovation of the rooms. Not bad overall, but I might stay somewhere else next time I’m visiting Santa Fe.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes clean the mattress had a yellow stain though
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Charles

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was clean. The rooms are small with one sink. There was a counter outside the bathroom that should have a sink so you can brush your teeth or get water for the coffee machine while someone uses the bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anastasiia

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Dave

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and spacious. No microwave, which would have been nice to heat water for tea. The bed was comfortable and there were plenty of outlets for chargers and other items. Staff were friendly and helpful. The only reason I am not giving a 5 is because of this noise mechanical noise that would start up about every hour and last for 5 to 10 minutes. I could never find it, but now that I think about it, the noise was probably coming from the refrigerator compressor. This kept me awake most of the night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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

6/10 Okay

CARL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I've stayed here before and generally appreciate the hotel quite a bit. The rooms are nice, the location is great, and the price is good. There were two issues this time that kept me from ranking the hotel much higher. The hot water was marginally functional,on the first day it was barely warm and the second day it was not freezing but genuinely cold, so a shower was about 45 seconds long. The hotel knew of the problem but didn't mention it to us (I asked at checkout). Also, my bed was very quite misshapen. A significant dip in the bed, which made it less than comfortable. The other bed was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, location, location! Great room set-up, Easy check-in, nice lobby. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and spacious and staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, LONGMONT

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Aprilynn

Business traveller
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

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. Very clean and comfortable. Nice area of town, too. The only thing that would have made it better was the hot water could have been hotter.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
For what it is, it’s perfect. My only issue was the water didn’t get very hot in the mornings. Other than that, it has big rooms, comfortable beds and sheets, and a great location to downtown Sante Fe. Enjoy! And tell them to insulate their water pipes. LOL
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Daphne

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick. Staff not so friendly. Not rude just not so friendly. Bathroom was freezing cold. Water pressure for shower was lacking. Carpet was dirty. Cold air could be felt blowing through a 8” spot on door located by door knob. Temp outside was 20 degrees.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was in good condition and clean. Staff was very nice and helpful. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Plenty of unused space in the room. They could add some chairs or tables for luggage. Shower water was lukewarm until I let staff know. Later it improved to slightly hot. Huge parking lot, so I don't understand why a parking fee is added.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Clovis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely the best motel I've stayed in. Nice up to date room that was impeccably clean. Nice and professional staff. Keurig and plenty of coffee in the room. Parking is $10 a day and since the motel is right in the heart town there are tons of things to do within walking distance. The attached Chinese restaurant is great. If you are looking for a great "base camp" to explore Santa Fe, this is a great choice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ann T

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jayson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. Clean room, comfy bed and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Karin

8/10 Good

Christopher, Austin

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable! Liked the Asian restaurant next door too!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026