Find Historic Hotels in Santa Fe

A trip to the historical sites in Santa Fe is probably on top of your sightseeing list. The array of shops and top-notch restaurants are some of the places to visit while you’re here.

Santa Fe is home to 109 hotel accommodations bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Favorite places to visit include Expo Santa Fe Mexico, Parque La Mexicana, and KidZania Santa Fe. In the area, you’ll also find Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez and Paseo de la Reforma.

When you choose a historic hotel, you’ll enjoy a vacation in a building that has an officially recognized national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel as long as it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of historic hotels in Santa Fe, giving a historical feel.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel is generally what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value as well as how it shaped the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, though efforts have been made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi, and the popular amenities found at a contemporary hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Santa Fe, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.