3752 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States | (937) 315-4602
Comfortable and tidy hotel for budget-minded travelers
Within walking distance of restaurants and a supermarket
Pleasant guest rooms with mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers
Free breakfast buffet with made-to-order omelets and other hot dishes
Heated outdoor pool and whirlpool in a private area
Guest laundry room and valet dry cleaning and laundry
Public computer in the lobby
Free on-site parking
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Substantial drive to downtown and the Plaza
Bathrooms are on the small side
No elevator service to second floor
Many guests report being pleasantly surprised by the two-and-a-half-pearl Econo Lodge Inn & Suites. The tidy, 48-room hotel offers a comfortable stay for travelers who don’t mind driving more than 15 minutes to downtown. Amenities are solid, including a free breakfast buffet with a made-to-order omelet station, heated outdoor pool and whirlpool, business center, and laundry facilities. The guest rooms are clean and spacious, and all come nicely equipped with flat-screen TVs, microwaves, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. Suites with sofas in separate seating areas are available. Rates are among the lowest in the area. The nearby Comfort Suites has similar rooms and amenities, and it’s a little closer to downtown, but rates are often slightly higher.
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Scene
A comfortable budget hotel with a pleasant lobby and breakfast area
This two-story chain property has been nicely updated and maintained. The airy lobby is brightly decorated with cheery, pumpkin-orange walls, terra-cotta floors, and a pretty lighting fixture painted with Southwestern accents. The motif is also on dining chairs, as the space doubles as the breakfast area, with clusters of rustic wood tables. Expect to see budget-conscious tourists—mostly families and couples—who want basic accommodations with ample amenities and some local flavor.
Location
On busy Cerrillos Road, an 18-minute drive to downtown Santa Fe
The Econo Lodge is located on Cerrillos Road, a busy thoroughfare that’s lined with hotels, restaurants, and commercial buildings. It stretches for several miles into downtown Santa Fe and the Plaza, which is roughly an 18-minute drive. Several casual restaurants are within five minutes or less on foot, including a Starbucks located in a supermarket. A movie theater is just two minutes away by car, and the landmark Santa Fe Opera House is a 20-minute drive. The Santa Fe Railyard and Santa Fe Municipal Airport are about a 13-minute drive, and it’s approximately 60 minutes to Albuquerque International Airport. The drive north to Taos typically takes between 90 minutes and two hours, depending on the route.
Rooms
Spacious and well-equipped with microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers
Guest rooms have a similar look as the hotel's public spaces, done in warm earth tones and sunny accents. All are spacious and well-maintained, with dark-wood furniture that includes desks and dressers, and Southwestern-themed framed prints on walls. Standard units have small tables with chairs, and Larger Suites (King and Double Queens) feature separate seating areas with sofas. Amenities are a plus, with microwaves, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms, on the other hand, are on the small side—even with vanities en-suite. All contain shower/tub combos, hairdryers, and basic toiletries. Rooms farther away from the busy road tend to hear less ambient noise. Views of the surrounding area are unremarkable.
Features
Free hot breakfast, pool/whirlpool, guest laundry room, and free Wi-Fi
This tidy budget hotel's free breakfast buffet is a highlight, with made-to-order omelets, a pancake maker, and a range of hot and cold items. The seasonal, heated outdoor pool with an adjacent whirlpool is a nice perk, particularly for the many families staying here. It's situated in a private, walled-off area with chairs and tables. Other amenities include a guest computer in the lobby, laundry room with one washer/dryer, valet dry cleaning and laundry service, and vending machines. On-site parking and Wi-Fi throughout are free. Guests with limited mobility should be aware that the hotel lacks an elevator, and may want to request a first-floor room.
