El Rey Court vs Inn of the Governors
Both El Rey Court and Inn of the Governors are recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, El Rey Court is preferred by most reviewers compared to Inn of the Governors. El Rey Court ranks #9 in Santa Fe with approval from 9 reviewers like Oyster, Gayot and Lonely Planet.
El Rey Court
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1862 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505
From $110 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"The kind of place where Lucy and Ricky might have stayed during one of their cross-country adventures, the El Rey was built in 1936 but has been brought gracefully into the 21st century."
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Frommer's
"Staying at "The King" makes you feel like you're traveling the old Rte. 66 through the Southwest."
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Be sure to request a room as far back as possible from Cerrillos Road.
Travel + Leisure
"A decidedly offbeat five-acre compound comprising 86 rooms in every imaginable configuration and style."
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Rough Guide
Star
"This white-painted adobe compound, here since the 1930s, offers the most character and best value of the Cerrillos Road motels."
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Ask for a room away from the road.
Michelin Guide
"Built in the 1930s, renovated and well maintained, the motel boasts a Southwestern decor of hand-painted tiles and hand-crafted furnishings."
Inn of the Governors
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101 West Alameda, Santa Fe, NM 87501
From $119 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"This rambling, reasonably priced hotel by the Santa Fe River is staffed by a polite, enthusiastic bunch."
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Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Colorful Santa Fe-style decor gives the rooms and interior spaces a cozy, authentic feel, and the hopping Del Charro Saloon attracts the locals and serves tasty eats."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"You can't beat the location, just blocks from the Plaza. Rooms are elegantly decorated with kiva fireplaces, warm-hued bedspreads and Southwestern-style doors and windows."
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Star Service
"The value here is in the moderate rates and bundled perks, and in the casual but efficient service."
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Gayot
"Major renovations... have transformed an already pleasant old-fashioned downtown property into an upscale but still reasonably priced winner."