Santa Fe Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Santa Fe, New Mexico

An afternoon exploring the cathedral in Santa Fe will be a draw for the historian and history buff. Be sure to check out the major shopping area and entertainment choices while you’re here. You can also discover the area’s fascinating museums.

Based on our travel expertise, Hotel St Francis is a top historic hotel bookable on our site and it features free WiFi. Loretto Chapel is a short walk away. Other choices close to historic sites include La Fonda on the Plaza and Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza.

In Santa Fe, there are 1647 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia, including 14 historic hotels or hotels close to historic sites.

Santa Fe is notable for its a cathedral and landmarks like Palace of the Governors, New Mexico Museum of Art and Loretto Chapel. Known for its art and museums, cultural venues include Lensic Performing Arts Center, Georgia O’Keefe Museum and Museum of International Folk Art. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Santa Fe Plaza and Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll enjoy a holiday someplace that has a national historic designation. A palace, castle, stately home or even a lodge, pub or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the guestrooms or communal spaces of these historic hotels in Santa Fe, giving a sense of history.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of historic hotels tend to be what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value and how it influenced the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, though efforts have been made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the usual amenities found at a contemporary hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Santa Fe, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.