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HOTEL CONTACT INFORMATION

HOTEL ST. FRANCIS IN SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO

210 Don Gaspar Avenue
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501

Email: nmreservations@hhandr.com
Reservations Toll Free: 1-800-529-5700
Phone: 505-983-5700
Fax: 505-989-7690

Link to Map below & Directions below

Request a Donation: All requests for donations are processed through the form below.  Link is below. 

HISTORICALLY DESIGNED HOTEL

The historical Hotel St. Francis has the distinction of being Santa Fe’s oldest hotel and holds a spot on the National Register of Historic Places. Built originally as the De Vargas Hotel, this elegant and unique hotel has provided guests with a home-away-from-home in downtown Santa Fe for more than a century.

Along with this deeply-rooted history as one of the most historic hotels in Santa Fe, Hotel St. Francis offers today’s guests a unique hotel experience through the New Mexico art and New Mexico artifacts visible throughout its lobby and hallways.

The Hotel St. Francis design reflects the simple and spiritual style of the Franciscan Missionary Order. It exemplifies serenity, spirituality and simplicity in the heart of the vibrant city of Santa Fe. The elegant white, Mexican marble of our lobby reflects the flickering light of candles spaced throughout. A stone baptismal font serves as the lobby’s focal point. Various handmade crosses and historical religious prints and images throughout this unique hotel celebrate Santa Fe’s spiritual history.

HOTEL DESIGN DETAILS

Discover how the historical Hotel St. Francis design offers guests the best when it comes to authentic historical culture in interior design and architecture

• Colors - The light-colored earth tones seen throughout the historical Hotel St. Francis were inspired by the colors of wool from churro sheep brought to New Mexico by Spanish missionaries.
• Wood furniture - Wood furniture in the lobby and hallways was crafted by local artisans with Hands of America, providing just one example of unique art here. Other fine pieces that show expert woodworking craftsmanship include the lobby statue of St. Francis, carved from a single piece of wood.
• Religious prints - Dozens of religious prints can be seen in the lobby and in hallways. Some of these works of unique art date back centuries.
• Chests - The wooden chests seen on the second and third floors date to the days of El Camino Real. Chests like these would have been used to carry goods like grain and would have been rolled.
• Prints - Prints and New Mexico artifacts displayed on the second and third floor landings give a picture of historic Santa Fe and range from original ledger books from the De Vargas Hotel to images showing celebrations and cityscapes.
• Fireplace in lobby - The grand fireplace is original to the De Vargas Hotel, and the mantle survived the 1922 fire that destroyed the original building.
• Light fixtures - The light fixture hanging by our staircase once hung in Santa Fe’s original capitol building, making it one of the unique hotel’s Santa Fe and New Mexico artifacts.
• Luggage Carts - If our luggage carts resemble antique bed headboards and footboards, it is because they were created from original De Vargas Hotel beds.
• St. Francis statue - A wooden statue of St. Francis standing in our lobby shows master craftsmanship - it is carved from a single piece of wood.
• Stamped tin light fixtures and room signs - Stamped tin is one artform that survives from New Mexico’s Spanish Colonial period. Fixtures depict pineapples, which have long symbolized hospitality.
• Marble flooring - The white marble used on the lobby floor originated in Mexico.
• Secreto Lounge - Secreto Lounge stands in the site of a historic barbershop.
• Dining space - The dining space at Hotel St. Francis was historically a stable.
• Pane of glass - One pane of glass in one lobby window dates back to the original De Vargas Hotel. It survived the fire that destroyed the building in 1922. The lobby fireplace mantle also survived the fire.

COVID SAFETY

Hotel St. Francis has always taken great pride in our cleanliness and will continue to improve the quality and standards for our guests during these times. Heritage Safe Escape reflects our enhanced cleaning procedures and personal protective equipment program to protect our guests and staff. Link to learn more below.

DONATION REQUESTS

Heritage Hotels & Resorts has established a history of supporting non-profit, philanthropic and cultural preservation initiatives. We receive many requests for donations and do our best to assist programs operating in our local community and those that champion causes aligned with our mission. Link to request a donation below.

CHECK-IN /CHECK-OUT

Check-In

Check-in time is 4 p.m.

Check out

Check-out is 11 a.m.

AMENITY FEE

$30 - Includes parking, morning coffee available upon request, WiFi, and in-room bottled water.

SMOKING

Hotel St. Francis is a non-smoking hotel. If there is evidence of smoking in a guest room, we will charge a fee of $200 plus tax to the guest to cover cleaning costs.

WIFI

WiFi is included in the amenity fee.

PETS

We are happy to welcome dogs to Hotel St. Francis. Our pet fee is $75 per stay for the first dog, and $35 for the second dog. Guests cannot leave pets unattended. Dog weight limit is 60 lbs. Please contact reservations at 800-529-5700 with any questions.

MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT

Guests must be at least 21 years old to make a reservation. Exceptions are made for active military with proper military ID if under the age of 21.

SANTA FE HOTEL NEAR THE PLAZA

Hotel St. Francis is a historic hotel located in the heart of Santa Fe, close to numerous museums and cultural attractions. It is just one block from the iconic Santa Fe Plaza and two blocks from the Loretto Chapel and the Palace of the Governors. You can easily choose not to leave the property! Stay on premises for our award-winning and intimate Secreto Lounge with its outdoor Loggia. When you are ready to explore beyond our front door, you will easily discover dozens of top restaurants and shops nearby.

AIR TRAVEL

Albuquerque International Sunport
Hotel St. Francis is only 75 minutes from the Albuquerque International Sunport, which sees roughly 340 flights daily on airlines including Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Jet Blue, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines.

CAR

Driving from Albuquerque via I-25: 

• Take I-25 North to Santa Fe.
• Take exit 282 (St. Francis Drive / also US 285 & 84 North; Directional signs will say Espanola, Taos, for instance) to Alameda Street, approximately four miles.
• Turn right on West Alameda Street and proceed approximately one mile until you come to Don Gaspar Avenue.
• Turn left on Don Gaspar Avenue.
• Hotel St. Francis is the second building on the left, 210 Don Gaspar Avenue. Hotel Guest Parking is adjacent to the hotel.
• The mileage from the Albuquerque International Sunport to the Hotel St. Francis in Santa Fe is about 69 miles and the driving time is approximately 75 minutes.

Driving from the northern communities of Los Alamos (NM 503) and/or Chimayo (NM 503):

• Take US285/84 South.
• Stay on US285/84, which will become St. Francis Drive.
• Turn left on West Alameda Street and proceed approximately one mile until you come to Don Gaspar Avenue.
• Turn left on Don Gaspar Avenue.
• Hotel St. Francis is the second building on the left, 210 Don Gaspar Avenue. Hotel Guest valet parking is located in front of the hotel on Don Gaspar.
   

Driving from the north (Denver, Colorado Springs, Raton, Las Vegas and/or Pecos):

• Take I-25 South to Santa Fe.
• Take exit 282 (St. Francis Drive / also US285 & 84 North; Directional signs will say Espanola, Taos, for instance) to Alameda Street, approximately four miles.
• Turn right on West Alameda Street and proceed approximately one mile until you come to Don Gaspar Avenue.
• Turn left on Don Gaspar Avenue.
• Hotel St. Francis is the second building on the left, 210 Don Gaspar Avenue. Hotel Guest Parking is adjacent to the hotel.

• Historic Downtown Santa Fe Plaza - 1 block Link below
• Palace of the Governors - 2 blocks Link below
• Loretto Chapel - 2 blocks Link below
• New Mexico State History Museum - 2 blocks Link below
• St. Francis Cathedral - 2 blocks Link below
• Nidah Spa at our sister hotel Eldorado Hotel & Spa - 2 blocks Link below
• Georgia O'Keeffe Museum - 3 blocks Link below
• Lensic Performing Arts Center - 3 blocks Link below
• Annual Spanish Market - 0.5 miles Link below
• Annual Indian Markets - 0.5 miles Link below
• Santa Fe Farmers Market - 0.5 miles Link below
• Tesuque Pueblo - 0.5 miles Link below
• Canyon Road Gallery District - 1 mile Link below.
• Museum of Indian Arts & Culture - 1.7 miles Link below
• Bandelier National Monument - 50 miles Link below
• Taos, New Mexico - 70 miles Link below
• While in Taos, check out our new Heritage Hotel & Resort in Taos:  Palacio de Marquesa Link below