La Fonda on the Plaza
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La Fonda on the Plaza is a New Mexico landmark on the site of the city’s first inn. The historic hotel embodies Pueblo Revival architectural style with guest rooms, suites and private concierge level accommodations featuring unique design elements like hand-painted headboards, handcrafted furnishings and original artwork. A museum quality art collection with more than 800 distinct works, dating back more than a century, serves as the focal point of La Fonda’s complimentary art and history tours, while three onsite dining concepts—La Plazuela, an elegant restaurant on the hotel’s original 1920s patio; La Fiesta Lounge, a casual Southwestern bar with nightly live music; and The Bell Tower Rooftop Bar, an open-air rooftop lounge—position the hotel as a culinary destination in Santa Fe’s historic plaza. A courtyard pool, fitness center and spa round out the luxury experience, further beckoning guests to the oldest hotel corner in the country.
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