Motel 6 Santa Fe, NM - Downtown

Great location near downtown Santa Fe - walking distance so you don’t have to drive. That’s about it. It’s a motel not a hotel. Motel needs a bit updating in terms of better insulated windows and doors. Get 2nd floor room for less noise. There is no bedside table with drawers for undergarments and socks. A hook by the door for coats would be nice. The open space with hangers is at the back of the room with no light overhead. No microwave in room - had to go to front desk to use their microwave. No freezer in the mini fridge - that would be helpful to store ice packs. Safe had no key to lock it - we had to take valuables with us. *Service was great. Asked for extra blankets, got it. Told about plumbing issue, fixed same day. A bit about the area. Lots of homeless but friendly people. Sidewalks are narrow so hard to walk and you are breathing in car exhaust. Lots of places open late, close early, have days off - not very tourist friendly - plan ahead. Overpriced tourist trinkets. Go for free art at the Capitol. Take free shuttle to Canyon Rd to walk art alley. Go to Walmart and buy a large pack of water bottles - it’s hot. Get souvenirs at Walgreens near downtown. Visit Los Alamos, skip Taos ( only thing worth a visit is Fechin House itself. )

Very handy position for walking around Santa Fe. Room was clean and tidy. Parking was good.

Overall it was great! It was clean, front desk personnel very helpful and friendly. I was pleasantly surprised that my room was cleaned each day…trash emptied, bed made, etc. The only thing challenging was the traffic noise. Lots of cars with loud engines racing down the street. I put the a/c fan on in the room as white noise and that worked well.

We had an awesome weekend stay! The property and room were clean and up-to-date. The room had new furniture and fixtures and was quiet and comfortable. The location can’t be beat! Walkable to rail yard, shops, and plaza.