Silver Saddle Motel

Nothing fancy, but it’s clean and gets the job done. Parking at the plaza is only $ 10, so save your money and stay here. Thanks Unilocalers!

No more lousy coffee! Did I mention no more lousy coffee? OK, that might seem like a trivial amenity offered by a motel, but to me it isn’t. Every motel I’ve stayed at offers guests a java version of mystery meat that is nasty, bitter, and overoasted. Silver Saddle uses Folgers, and now I can die happy :)
I can’t recommend this motel enough. The staff are extremely friendly and knowledgeable and willing to offer travelers info about things to do in Santa Fe. There is free wi-​fi, and it actually works well. The rooms are clean, and they allowed us an early check-​in. It’s also a very unique motel with very cool Southwestern décor and furnishings. Plus, it’s easy on the wallet, which is great since motels function primarily to stash one’s luggage and head at night. The motel is pretty quiet and conveniently located in the city center. The continental breakfast is pretty good.
I have a few caveats for the traveling nitpickers of the world: This is an old motel, so some of the technological wonders of the world are not available, like a spa and hot tub. Also, the rooms are small and there are no dressers, so you have to live out of your suitcases literally. However, these were minor inconveniences for the charm and warmth we felt. We will return when we come back to Santa Fe.

Cool place, very chill, cozy, comfy. 3 miles from downtown, it’s a great pitstop while passing through. Front desk guy was very friendly, pointed out all we needed to know. Thanks! Would stay again if ever in town!

I’ve traveled the world. This is top of my list. Very reasonable. Clean and cozy. Owner operated. Best staff ever. All information needed for the area is available… along with a good story. «The Interesting People» end up at the Silver Saddle.

We stayed four nights in the John Wayne room. It had a cute little kitchenette. The breakfasts provided were adequate. The room, toward the back was very quiet.
What absolutely makes this place is that the front desk people are just so friendly and helpful. It is in stark contrast to the fancier chain motels we stayed at on this trip, which were sort of business like and unable to answer any questions about local destinations.
The other customers at the motel are also a friendly and an interesting group.
The rooms are decorated with kitchy antiques. They get well water which is just the best tasting plain, and great for tea.
After the guests leave they turn over the mattresses and vacuum EVERYTHING. The place is very clean, and the chambermaids are helpful.

We were looking for a cheap hotel to sleep for a night and found this location suggested to us on Google. It looked like a nice place, so we decided to give it a shot.
We were quite pleased with the room we got. Not only was it super clean, but it was big! All four of us fit without problems, their bathroom was nice, WiFi was fast, and the free morning breakfast before we left was also enjoyable. I don’t think I’d want to stay anywhere else in Santa Fe after this experience.

A step back in time! I found the Silver Saddle clean, cozy, comfortable and filled with character! It was defiantly affordable and pet friendly an added bonus. The shower was tiny and a bit awkward but I would not let that stand in my way of a return visit! Breakfast was better than other big box places continental breakfasts I have had and great décor to keep your eyes busy.

I don’t feel like I have anything different to add to previous reviews of the most excellent Silver Saddle in Santa Fe, but I will share my own experience.
I recently spent three nights here, and I was extremely pleased with my experience. I especially appreciate the value for the stay, the cleanliness and comfort of the room, and the proximity to places of interest.
I was shocked at how nice the room truly was for the great price. The room was actually a bit larger than I expected, and it was very well maintained. I stayed in room 19, which was a single queen bed with a shower. The bed was comfortable (I loved the pillows actually), and the décor was adorable. **A slight drawback, or at least something to be aware of: The shower is TINY. I’m pretty small (about 5’2″, 105 lbs), and I felt like I could barely move in the shower. However, the shower was clean & functional, so the size wouldn’t stop me from going back**
Regarding the location: very convenient. The first night I arrived I drove to a fantastic hiking trail that has an entrance at St. John’s college. My final day I spent in the downtown/​Plaza area. Both drives were within 10 minutes. The second day I drove to Los Alamos and the Santa Fe National Forest. Easy access to both.
I saw a review complain about the breakfast… I thought the breakfast surpassed expectations for the cost. It is simple, obviously, but it included hard boiled eggs and fresh fruit, which I really appreciate. Sure, it’s in the office area, but so what? It was quiet and nice. Trays are also available if you prefer to bring your food back to your room.
TL;DR — best value. Loved my stay. Clean, cozy, convenient. Will be coming back for my next stay in Santa Fe.

I LOVED it here! I got a Unilocal account just so I could give them a good review.
For two people looking for a room this was cheaper than the dumb motel 6 down the street.
The two woman I met at the front desk were very friendly and were more than happy to give us advice about what to do in the city.
The rooms and office are so charming. The whole place is cowboy themed. You can tell the owners really care about the place and it’s guests.
Breakfast was lovely! Truly everything about our experience here was great. If I’m ever back in Santa Fe I will definitely be staying here.

I loved, loved, LOVED this place! Cute little vintage motel with a cowboy motif. Very easy on the pocketbook too! We paid less than $ 60 for a night’s stay with the dog. Good sized room with all your usual amenities, sans a hair dryer (they may have had one available had I called the front desk, but it wasn’t a huge deal for me so I didn’t). The continental breakfast was perfect, plentiful and the coffee delicious! We also had a really nice breakfast conversation with the woman running the front desk. Super sweet lady! She told us the place is run by a mother and daughter and (if I remember correctly) it’s the daughter who is into all the vintage cowboy stuff. She has great taste!
It was a great experience to add to our road trip. It’s definitely worth a stay.

Very cute when you first arrive. Love the look and feel of the property. Miguel at the front desk was kind and recommended lots of local places for us to eat. We stayed in a room with Calamity Jane memorabilia. The bed was much more comfortable than I expected topped with a soft and pretty quilt. The bathroom definitely has a southwestern feel with the tiled walls around the tub. The heater does make some noise so if you need absolute silence sleeping it may be bothersome. Overall this motel has been very comfortable, has low noise, affordably priced, and superbly clean.

The $ 50 /​night can’t be beat. This is a lovely, quaint motel that far exceeds what you would expect to get for $ 50. The rooms, while small, are very clean, comfortable and nicely decorated. The only downside that I could find is the thin walls — yes, you can hear your neighbors.

Very cute kitschy affordable motel. The staff was extremely welcoming & friendly. Both women took the time to explain to us where we should go (restaurants, sightseeing). The front desk attendant at night upgraded us to two beds for the price of their one bed room. The beds were comfy. The complimentary breakfast in the morning consisted of coffee, tea, danishes, fruit, hard boiled eggs, oatmeal, cereal, bagels & toast. Loved all the cowboy/​western decorations. Even the folks staying at the motel were friendly!
My only complaint was that the pilot light of our heater made an irritating noise that made it hard to sleep.

Stayed in Room #26 and it was spotless and cosy. We checked in late at around 9PM and we were greeted by Donna who also gave us sightseeing tips for the following day.
The only downside was the heater. Throughout the night it made loud rumbling noises that escalated to loud thuds. I brought this up with Miguel the next morning and he offered us his most sincere apology and generously refunded us half our room rate. He also let us check out a half hour later. Thank you Miguel for your kindness and understanding! I’m positive I wouldn’t receive such sympathy and great customer service at a regular chain motel.

I’m usually apprehensive to book motels like this one because so many of these type of places are run down, but not the Silver Saddle! This place doesn’t remind me of any motel you’ll see on Colfax Ave. in Denver. Most of the folks we met were on vacation and seemed happy to be there! We chose it based on the Unilocal reviews, and I’m glad we did.
This place is charming, friendly, very affordable (you save money here so you can go buy jewelry or to eat at nice restaurants!) especially for Santa Fe, and easily accessible to and from the downtown and Railyard areas.
I enjoyed the retro feel of the bedroom, and the bed was comfortable. Also, the rooms were surprisingly quiet for an old motel. I’d definitely stay here again in the future.

I, at first, was ok with staying here especially after reading all the great reviews. I’m traveling with my family and my dad was the one who booked the room, the buffalo bill room.
This is a pet friendly hotel so we were asked if we had a pet with us. We don’t have one. Upon entering the room it seemed ok. Two beds, one bathroom, one cute table. all seemed well. But when I pulled the bed spread cover off I saw NOTHING BUT HAIRS on my pillows and on the bed sheets. We are convinced they were dog hairs. I understand dogs do shed hair but if the room would have been efficiently cleaned this would have been noticed by the maintenance staff.
My dad got his money back and we left. Cute at first sight but don’t recommend it.

Gimme ultra clean and a smidgen of yesteryear kitsch and I am a happy guy. Best budget accommodation in Santa Fe! (For my purposes, this even beat La Fonda — which I also stayed at this trip.)
My $ 72.00 expectations were exceeded beyond measure. (Sorry, La Fonda, my expectations for you were MUCH higher.)
Dawn and her crew run a tight ship. This place will become my Santa Fe crib whenever I have the great fortune to blow through town.
Thanks for keeping me safe, cool and comfy!

Absolutely wonderful retro motel! The reservation process was easy. We were traveling and would arrive after the office closed, so we called and had awesome customer service on how to get our room key. Comfortable and very clean room with old west décor. We had room 28 upstairs-​at the back of the property. Quiet and secure. The breakfast was served in the office which doubles as a gift shop with local artists wares and antiques. Good continental breakfast with milk, orange juice, coffee, 2 kinds of cereal, bagels, 3 kinds of toast, hard boiled eggs, nectarines, bananas, donut holes and a fruit pastry. The staff was helpful and friendly. We would highly recommend this motel.

Silver Saddle is one of those 1950’s kitschy places. The sign says the hotel was established in 1958 and from what I saw, it appears to be accurate.
It was apparent this was not your usual hotel upon checking in. The lady at the desk was friendly and actually walked down and went into the room to ensure that it was ready, prior to us entering. Our room was immaculate and there were some personal touches which are not found in the chain motels. Each room (I believe) is themed. We had the «Buffalo Gals» room, dedicated to the broads who settled the west.
Our room was fairly small, it had one double (or maybe it was queen) bed, a closet and a small alcove with two generous shelves. The bathroom was well appointed with soap, conditioning shampoo (which I did not use), clean towels and a stand up shower only. No tub here in the Buffalo Gals room. The room décor was southwest all the way. Lasso, one lone spur, cow hide chairs n’ all. There was even an actual quilt on the bed. Very heavy and NOT cheapy, cheap. The flat screen TV was just the right size for the room and the remote worked well. The wifi worked fairly well. At a few points in time, the signal dropped but was quickly recovered.
One small issue I had with the room was that the heater was a bit noisy. It woke me up at night with its ticking. I will qualify my «issue» with the fact that I am a VERY light sleeper and wake up over any noise, no matter how small.
The other issue I had (and again, I’ll admit I’m kinda picky) was the water pressure in the shower and the length of time it took for the water to get warm. It took a while (two to three minutes. Geez, is this a first world problem or what??) for the water to warm up in the shower and then once it did, it took some finessing the cold to get a good «happy medium». After typing the previous few sentences, I’ve realized what a prima donna I am. The shame!!!
The usual suspects were offered for breakfast. Several different types of bread for toasting, bagels, two types of cold cereal, instant oatmeal, hard boiled eggs, apples, oranges, bananas, coffee cake, coffee, tea, milk and juice. There is a patio area available, behind the office, to lounge on. Like everything else, the patio was packed with stuff, but clean and maintained.
If ever I head back to Santa Fe, I would happily book a room at the Silver Saddle.

What can I say? I FREAKING LOVED THIS PLACE! Okay, now that my excitement is noted, this small motel in Santa Fe exceeded my expectations. We originally booked a chain hotel and after reading the reviews, I decided to give Silver Saddle a try. After all, it was $ 50 dollars less than the chain hotel. I can definitely say that I do not regret my decision at all.
We arrived and Wendy greeted us. She was very helpful and very Personable. We got an actual key to our room, which I loved. We don’t need no stinkin’ key card! (Hopefully, you will get the reference). Our room was the Lone Ranger room. The room was advertised as a queen but I think it might have been a full. Doesn’t matter, I was closer to my husband. The room was decorated in a western motif and there were Lone Ranger references throughout. The bathroom was quaint. The room was equipped with a flat screen TV, Mini fridge and microwave. As far as an iron and ironing board, you might have to get that from the office or request it before your stay. WiFi is free and worked well while we were there. They also provide continental breakfast consisting of some fruit, pastries, cereal, oatmeal packets and there were boiled eggs. They also had coffee and tea.
If I ever stay in Santa Fe again on our staycation (Albuquerque native), I would stay here again without hesitation.