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303 E. Alameda, Santa Fe, NM 87501. & 800/289-2122 or 505/984-2121. Fax [phone]. www.
innonthealameda.com. 71 units. $125-$240 queen; $140-$245 king; $255-$390 suites (reduced off-
season rates available). Additional person $25. Rates include breakfast and afternoon wine-and-cheese
reception. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Free parking. Small pets under 30 pounds welcome with $30 fee. Ameni-
ties: Bar; babysitting; concierge; medium-size health club; 2 open-air Jacuzzis. In room: A/C, TV, hair dryer,
Internet.
Moderate
Garrett's Desert Inn Value Completion of this hotel in 1957 prompted the His-
toric Design Review Board to implement zoning restrictions throughout downtown.
Apparently, residents were appalled by the huge air conditioners on the roof. Though
they're still unsightly, the hotel offers decent accommodations just 3 blocks from the
plaza. It's a clean, two-story, concrete-block building around a broad parking lot. The
hotel underwent a complete remodel in 1994, with touch-ups through the years, though
new carpet and updated furnishings are now needed. It has managed to maintain some
'50s touches, such as Art Deco tile in the bathrooms and plenty of space in the rooms.
If you're traveling in winter, ask for a south-facing room and you might be able to sun-
bathe under the portal. The outdoor pool here is one of the nicest in town.
311 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501. & 800/888-2145 or 505/982-1851. Fax [phone]. www.
garrettsdesertinn.com. 83 units. $89-$169, depending on season and type of room. AE, DISC, MC, V.
Amenities: Restaurant; outdoor pool heated year-round. In room: A/C, TV, fridge (in minisuites), hair
dryer, microwave (in minisuites), Wi-Fi.
Old Santa Fe Inn Finds Want to stay downtown and savor Santa Fe-style ambi-
ence without wearing out your plastic? This is your hotel. A multimillion-dollar renova-
tion to this 1930s court motel has created a comfortable, quiet inn just a few blocks from
the plaza. Rooms verge on small but are decorated with such lovely handcrafted colonial-
style furniture. All have small Mexican-tiled bathrooms, and some have gas fireplaces.
King, queen, and twin bedrooms are available, as are suites. Breakfast is served in an
atmospheric dining room next to a comfortable library. This inn jacks prices way up
during special events such as the Indian Market.
320 Galisteo St., Santa Fe, NM 87501. & 800/745-9910 or 505/995-0800. Fax [phone]. www.old
santafeinn.com. 43 units. $90-$450 depending on type of room and season. Rates include continental
breakfast. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. In room: A/C, TV, DVD (in some), Wi-Fi.
Santa Fe Motel and Inn If you like walking to the plaza and restaurants but don't
want to pay big bucks, this little compound is a good choice. Rooms here are larger than
at the Old Santa Fe Inn and have more personality than those at Garrett's Desert Inn.
Ask for one of the casitas in back—you'll pay more but get a little turn-of-the-20th-
century charm, plus more quiet and privacy. Some have vigas; others have skylights,
fireplaces, and patios. The main part of the motel, built in 1955, is two-story Territorial
style, with upstairs rooms that open onto a portal with a bit of a view. All guest rooms
are decorated with a Southwest motif and some have antique furnishings. All have
medium-size bathrooms and comfortable beds. Some rooms have kitchenettes, with
refrigerators, microwaves, stoves, coffeemakers, and toasters. A full breakfast is served
each morning in the Southwest-style dining room or on a quaint patio.
510 Cerrillos Rd., Santa Fe, NM 87501. & 800/930-5002 or 505/982-1039. Fax [phone]. www.santa
femotel.com. 23 units. $80-$149, depending on the season and type of room. Additional person $10.
Rates include full breakfast. AE, DC, MC, V. Free parking. In room: A/C, TV, hair dryer, Internet.

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