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El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2.5 star property
Art lovers find their haven at this Santa Fe retreat where bike rentals make exploring the scenic cycling routes convenient and refreshing

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Just steps from Santa Fe Plaza, El Sendero Inn features local artwork in its gallery. Guests can borrow bikes to explore or relax by the seasonal outdoor pool with a children's area. The property includes a 24-hour business center and restaurant for travelers' convenience.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is AED 331
AED 382 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 January 2026

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(178 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Large)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(131 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(141 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
311 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, 87501

What's nearby

  • Loretto Chapel - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Fe Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • New Mexico State Capitol - 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

  • ‪35 Degrees North Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bell Tower Bar at La Fonda on the Plaza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Pasqual's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Upper Crust Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The French Pastry Shop - ‬3 min walk

About this property

El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Hotel remodeled in 2021 and located near Santa Fe Plaza
An art gallery on site, a 24-hour business center, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Bike rentals, self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • A computer station, smoke-free premises, and snow sports gear
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value, convenient parking, and central location
Room features
All 83 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • 43-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 10 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite 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 center
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1880
  • Colonial architecture
  • Renovated entire property - May 2021
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 10 per day.

What time is check-in at El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Santa Fe, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Loretto Chapel and Santa Fe Plaza. Mountain Trails Gallery and De Vargas Street House are just steps away. Santa Fe Depot is 13 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 955 out of 1534 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 425 out of 1534 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1534 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1534 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1534 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

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

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute place and good check in staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was great,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

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

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy stay! Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Best value in Santa Fe near the plaza (<5 min walk). 2nd time staying here and will return.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, charming incredible decor in lobby, dining room and rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was very welcoming and helpful. Room is spotless. Hotel is a great value overall.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice friendly staff, Room are clean, comfortable, very well located. I don’t spend much time at hotel while in Santa Fe
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

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

10/10 Excellent

Amirah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy clean room that is close to everything. Great value friendly staff. Coffee served all day.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect. Plenty of parking in a lot in case you have a roof box and can’t use a garage like in other hotels.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed there for one night on my way from Denver to Scottsdale Arizona. we’ll plan on staying there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean, excellent location for easy walk to historic plaza area. Parking is a bargain, generous about letting us leave car in parking lot for the afternoon after we checked out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kolette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close proximity to everything we wanted to see . Room was clean and we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, close to the plaza, museums and churches
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Norman

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. The location was pretty good and the staff was friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Easy walking distance to the railyard and to the plaza. Plenty to do from shopping, eating, and touring museums.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to the city center.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

robin d

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
El Sendero Inn is an affordable option for lodging near the Santa Fe Plaza. The rooms are spacious and clean and the area is quiet. The staff went above and beyond, assisting with carrying luggage and offering suggestions for local restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025