Went here for lunch and did not stay at the hotel. The meal was good, the service was also good. There may be some other spots in town that are rated higher, but if you don't want to wait almost 2 hours this place should be at the top of your list. If you like margaritas you'll be happy with the one you order here.
I was very excited to go to La Fonda with some friends as we were staying in town for spring break doing volunteer work. We heard of the live music and decided to check it out. However, upon arriving the server declined to serve one member of her party due to her valid, government-issued, Wisconsin id being vertical. Don’t come here, the music was too quiet and the food was only standard.
Great historic hotel with a superb staff. Everyone from the front desk (Michael at the front desk night shift was wonderful), the concierge, restaurant staff, housekeeping were super friendly, knowledgeable, and eager to help. Our room on the 'Terrace' floor was cozy and beds were comfortable. La Fonda is right in the middle of all the action on the Square a is a 'must stay'.
Nice hotel, I'm glad they haven't changed much. The rooms are nice with what looks like 50+ year old tile, very quaint but still updated on a lot of ways. Bathrooms are nice. The restaurant in the lobby is very good and the lighting is great. Parking is close by and safe.
It is always relaxing at La Fonda. The rooms are beautiful. La Fonda is on the plaza, so no need for your car, unless you leave the plaza area. Parking is in the La Fonda parking garage. Staff are superb and quick to respond to visitors requests. La Plazuela, the restaurant at La Fonda serves wonderful food. I especially like their breakfasts. La Fiesta lounge is a great place for a drink or lunch buffet. The Bell Tower is spectacular in the spring, summer and fall. Beautiful views, great drinks and appetizers. Go early as it is sometimes hard to get a table, but the wait is so worth it. As you can tell, we have had wonderful experiences at La Fonda.
It was a very artsy hotel. I love the gallery at the ground floor. Concierge was very nice and helpful to my husband. Other staff were awesome as well. The old couch was a little bit out of place in the sun room(old balcony converted into a sun room).
Very disappointed, especially when every other experience in Santa Fe has been a positive one. My girlfriend and I were enjoying the town and decided to drop in for a drink. We were refused service due to the fact that my girlfriend's ID was aligned vertically, not horizontally, which is typical for an Texas ID when the individual is younger than 24. We were both forced out of the bar feeling quite embarrassed, as if we were caught trying to drink underage. This particular hotel obviously discriminates against younger people, and I was glad to take my money somewhere else. Would recommend anyone thinking of going here to reconsider and not support this kind of unfairness. That is all.
It has changed a lot. I've been coming for about 32 years. The staff is excellent. It's really become commercialized when they used to be shops here but now there's just like shops are in every nook and cranny. It's very nice hotel.
Long wait to get a table. Make reservations. Don't let the strawberry enchiladas fool you (crepes) the crepe is dry and flavorless. Chicken was good but a little dry; liked The papaya and cilantro sauce. The tortilla soup tastes good. The place decoration is very unique.
Great food. Good atmosphere. The little pastry shop is super awesome if you get there early. They say that the hotel is haunted that's kind of cool. They used to hang people in the lobby back in the cowboy days. That's pretty interesting. There's so much history in that hotel alone. It's located smack dab right in the middle of the historic downtown Santa Fe so.. If you love beautiful Art, wonderful food, Hispanic, Native American culture, high quality hotels. Then Santa Fe is your place to be. My personal favorites places to visit are Houshang gallery for bold art with vibrant colors, Santa Fe Gold Works for beautiful locally handmade jewelry, and the Violet Crown Movie theater has wonderful quality food. It's an odd thing to think of good food coming from a movie theater, but it does. They even have home made ice-cream, and good craft beer.
Beautiful rooms, lobby, and building. It has a classic meets contemporary Santa Fe feel. The bar and restaurant are both excellent, but a bit pricey(granted nearly everything in the area is pricey). The Hotel's location is fantastic for anyone looking to spend time shopping in Santa Fe, but you'll want to stay parked at the hotel as much as possible due to the area's heavy pedestrian traffic. Just walk out of the hotel onto the street and start walking if you're looking to visit the many shops in the area.
We had lunch and drinks on the Balcony. It was do enjoyable sitting on the balcony with the nice breeze and enjoying the lovely view! Our lunches were delicious and the menu had interesting items from which to choose. The wait staff were friendly and helpful. The next time I'm in Santa Fe I'll definitely go back. Also, my husband enjoyed drinks and talking to other guests at the lounge on the main floor while I enjoyed the shops in and around LA Fonda. Great experience!
Good levels of service to be found at this historic and attractive old hotel right off the plaza. It's clearly been a few years since a renovation, but that's a plus in my book. Plenty if the original features and work are present while still remaining comfortable. Great rooftop views as well.
Truly one of my favorite hotels I have stayed in. I have traveled a lot and have stayed in 5 star hotels and this one is in my top five. Classy, amazing service and perfect location. They take great care of this hotel and the staff all believe in what the hotel stands for. I will definitely stay again. The food is amazing too, I highly highly recommend the chicken tortilla soup. Enjoy!
One of the finest hotels I have ever stayed in anywhere. The hotel is so physically beautiful in every respect, so many artistic and aesthetic details everywhere you look, all reflecting the rich Heritage of Northern New Mexico. The staff is exceptionally friendly and helpful - not just polite but actually friendly. The concierge named Felix is a treasure. The hotel is lively and peaceful at the same time. And the location on the Plaza cannot be beat. I would not consider staying anywhere else when returning to Santa Fe.