Santa Fe is an historic city in the desert of New Mexico. Adobe brown building blend with the great outdoors in the high desert landscape. Artists, such as Georgia O’Keefe, have been inspired by the scenic beauty of the desert region for generations. Visit the Historic Market in the Central Plaza, by the Palace of the Governors, which has been occupied since 1610. Sante Fe is on the route of historic Route 66. Historic hotels is Sante Fe allow guests to experience a different era. Historic Hotels of America has three member hotels in Sante Fe: Bishop’s Lodge Resort and Spa, La Fonda Inn and Hotel St. Francis.
Historic Hotels of Sante Fe
Bishop’s Lodge Resort and Spa
Bishop’s Lodge Resort and Spa. This lodge is nestled among the pink and orange foothills of Santa Fe’s Sangre de Cristo Mountains, in Little Tesuque Valley.
The Bishop’s Lodge was once the retreat of Jean Baptiste Lamy, who was a frontier cleric who became Santa Fe’s first archbishop in 1851. Bishop Larry acquired this ranch and extended hospitality to visitors. Lamy’s original gardens and chapel are still much as the Bishop left them.
The Pulitzer family later acquired the 45 acre estate and added two rambling summer homes and carriage houses. After the Pulitzers sold the property in 1918, the summerhouses became the first lodges of the new resort.
There are 111 guest accommodations in 15 separate lodges. Property features include year around horseback riding, hiking trails, children’s programs and fitness center. ShaNah Spa won the Conde Nast “Most Outstanding Spa” award in 2004.
1297 Bishop’s Lodge Road, Santa Fe, NM 87501. 1-505-983-6377.
La Fonda Inn
La Fonda. Landmark hotel is a pueblo style building with thick wood beams, latilla ceilings, carved corbelis, handcrafted chandeliers and copper lighting fixtures. La Fonda is situated on the same location as the very first inn, or “fonda,” dating back to 1607. The current La Fonda was built in 1922, in the same site as the previous inns.
In 1925 the inn was acquired by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad. The railroad leased the inn to legendary hotelier Fred Harvey who operated it as a Harvey House Hotel for over 40 years. In 1968 the property became locally owned. .
La Fonda is located on the Historic Plaza. Several shops and galleries are located in the hotel lobby. Hotel amenities include La Playa Spa and outdoor hot tub. There is nightly dancing and entertainment at La Fiesta.
100 East San Francisco Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501. 1-505-982-5511.
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Hotel St. Francis
Hotel St. Francis. This inviting hotel is located in the rustic, historic downtown section of Santa Fe. The hotel’s origin is tied to the De Vargas hotel, which was built in the 1880’s and destroyed by fire in 1922. The owners rebuilt in 1923, joining a neighboring two story building built in 1888. Hotel St. Francis is an Early California mission style building with European flair.
The hotel was a gathering spot for politicians during the 1930’s and 940’s, when the New Mexico State Capitol was across the street. After World War II the hotel lost some of its splendor. Its location on historic Route 66 made it an affordable stop for road weary travelers. De Vargas was considered a workingman’s hotel, providing just the basics.
In 1984 the hotel was remodeled, reopening in 1986 as Hotel st. Francis. The hotel has been updated with modern amenities, including high speed Internet, business center, fitness room and gracious garden patio and outdoor dining.
210 Don Gaspar Avenue, Sante Fe, New Mexico 87501. 1-505-983-5700.
Santa Fe is a historic destination that offers a step back in time.
Information is subject to change. Contact the hotels for additional information and to make reservations.
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