El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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311 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, 87501
  • Loretto Chapel
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Canyon Road
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Santa Fe Plaza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Large)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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About the area

Santa Fe

With a stay at El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel in Santa Fe (Downtown Santa Fe), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Santa Fe Plaza and 8 minutes from Meow Wolf. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Loretto Chapel and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from San Miguel Mission.

What's nearby

  • Loretto Chapel - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Canyon Road - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Fe Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Georgia O'Keefe Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Santa Fe Depot - 13 min walk
  • Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The French Pastry Shop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bell Tower Bar at La Fonda on the Plaza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Plazuela at La Fonda on the Plaza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Pasqual's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sushi8 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Colonial hotel with a 24-hour business center and a seasonal outdoor pool
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.

Stay in one of 83 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this Colonial hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Zheng Chinese Restaurant serving guests of El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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)
  • 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
  • Renovated entire property - May 2021
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 10 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from March to October
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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Garretts Desert Inn
Garretts Desert Inn Santa Fe
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Garrett`s Desert Hotel Santa Fe
Garretts Desert Hotel
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Sendero Inn, Ascend Collection
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El Sendero Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection Santa Fe
El Sendero Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel Santa Fe

Reviews

El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 908 out of 1474 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 421 out of 1474 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1474 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1474 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1474 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cliff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the price. Quiet and well maintained. Beautiful flowers around the upper level.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. The pool was nice in the afternoon and the staff was helpful and kind
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

TIM

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel within walking distance to the plaza. We parked right in front of our room. Quiet, comfortable bed, decent price for the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN, Scottsdale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Other than late night intrusion on the roof of our room by a raccoon cub, lol, it was a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Rooms were huge and clean. Easy to go to restaurant at short distance. Perfect location to be.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location is perfect for walking around Santa Fe without paying resort prices. The property is an old two-story motel. The rooms were clean, comfortable and climate controlled. Parking was reasonably priced and secure. We’ll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location. Clean rooms, comfy beds. Pool was perfect except could be open later.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shellie

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

10/10 Excellent

moses

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property in a convenient location with parking available at a competitive rate for the area. Pool and grounds were beautifully taken care of. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was able to check in earlier than designated check-in which was a super pleasant surprise. The room was spacious and clean when we got in. Great location for shops, museums and restaurants. We didn't drive much at all othe than to go to Chimayo and Nambe Trading Post. Would have liked to have extra bar of soap (they were thin and small). Front desk was friendly to deal with. The continental breakfast was decent and not part of hotel stay; just the adjoining dining room of Chinese restaurant. The breakfast was $8.50 per person. We just gave them $20. It was fine...had bacon, eggs and noodles along with sliced wheat bread, muffins or bagels, juice was available as was coffee if you wanted. Had the guy make us waffles the two times we went.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Terese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very basic, room smaller that photos showed. Bathroom could use updating. Bed was comfortable. Drapes snapping to the wall so there were no gaps - was interesting. Had hoped for a bit more.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El Sendero is an old style motel in the heart of historic Santa Fe. It is affordable for folks who want to stay in the nicest area without spending thousands on accommodations. The beds are so comfortable too!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about El SENDERO - location, cleanliness and safe and quiet. One negative was getting a room on 2nd floor and no elevator. This was very difficult for a couple of seniors to tackle!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to downtown. Walkable, great parking and safe
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025