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Garrett's Desert Inn

2.5 of 5
311 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501
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Garrett's Desert Inn
Ranked #44 of 60 hotels in Santa Fe
3.5 of 5 stars 145 Reviews
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Albuquerque
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

This unpretentious and modestly priced large motel is just two blocks from the Main Plaza in Santa Fe. Very close to Plaza attractions and dozens of restaurants, shops, and things to do. Very close to many state office buildings. The motel itself is a bit run down but clean enough and adequate as an economical base for time in Santa... More

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Melrose
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

Biggest asset - near the historic Santa Fe Plaza, Palace of Governors and Georgia O'Keefe Museum. Attractive, clean and reasonably priced. If they don't tell you, it's an extra $8 for parking.

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Belleville, MI
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

Clean, smelled good, adequate amenities, good service, friendly staff, comfortable bed, large rooms. It's not located in the middle of downtown but still accessible to downtown. The only thing I didn't like was paying for parking when they have tons of available parking. Also their wireless was slow.

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Buda, Texas
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8 reviews 8 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

We stayed there during Spring Break and it was a very nice, simple, and clean hotel. We were able to bring our dog as well. Good location next to a great pizza place and wine bar!

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Philippines
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012
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Location, location location....For first time tourist , you would not go wrong . Right in the center/walking distance to Santa Fe historical sites and great restaurants. Great value for your money.

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Silver City, New Mexico
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

Knowing that this was an older motel I wasn't expecting much and was pleasantly surprised at the freshness of the room. I got a terrific price on Orbitz to make the deal even nicer. I called the hotel direct to see if they would match the Orbitz price. The first thing I was told by the desk person was they... More

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Miami, Florida
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012
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Santa Fe has some of the best hotels in the USA, at some of the highest prices, but this isn't one of them. It's a basic, old fashioned, two story motel, with rooms arranged around a large parking lot. It probably hasn't changed much in decades, and that includes the decor and the furniture. There's a nice swimming pool and... More

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El Paso, Texas
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012 via mobile
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Hotel has a great French rest and great pizza parlor next door. Nice staff. Second stay here. First with buddies and second with family. Ski Santa Fe! Paid $69 and received an upgrade to two queens. Same price.

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012
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This hotel is similar to a Rodeway Inn or Motel 8. It offer the basic amenities (a bed, tv, bathroom), but nothing more. It is cheap, relative to the other hotels in the area. It's located about a 5 minute walk to the Square and next door to some good restaurants.

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Albuquerque
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2011
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I have frequent business in Santa Fe. The weather was cold and looked bad for Monday travel so I hit the road Sunday night and had my wife make a reservation for me. They convinced her the "suite" was the best room they had. I arrived at 10pm and checked in. The receptionist was pleasant but the room was terrible.... More

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Address: 311 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Price range (per night):* S$146 - 198

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