We LOVED our stay at El Rey. Cool Sante Fe vibes, friendly staff, great food and a home-y room that felt more like a home or apartment than a hotel. Can't wait to stay here again.

Lovely clean room with vintage decor. Good value. Quiet and tranquil. I appreciated the garden area outside my room, and the various outdoor seating areas around the compound. Although on a main drag, the grounds are peaceful and relaxing.

We had a wonderful stay at El Ray for two nights in March 2026. The staff were welcoming, check-in was easy, and our room was perfect. The grounds are well maintained and our room had a fireplace, with wood stocked each day. The bar is stylish and has excellent cocktails, and there was live music one night during our stay, which was great. We would absolutely stay again!

The best stay in Santa Fe…..we visit often and always look to the El Rey as our first choice. The rooms and the service are second to none…..beautiful property with nothing left to desire.

I booked through expedia at a quoted price charged to me card. When later reconciling my card, I found an unexplained charge from the hotel. I called and they explained that it was an "amenity fee" not charged by expedia. I explained how I was not told about that charge and asked for it to be removed. They did. Don't pay "amenity" or "resort" fees. These are charges for nothing as a dishonest attempt to increase revenue. The hotel will tell you that everyone charges it - and they will until we refuse to pay it. Don't!

The overall vibe at this hotel is funky and approachable. The decor is a nice blend of retro and modern touches within an old school motor lodge.