About the City
 Santa Fe
is located in Northern New Mexico an hour's drive North of Albuquerque, the
state's largest city and major air gateway.
The Albuquerque International Sunport, as the airport is officially
known, is serviced by all of the major U.S. airlines. Flying into Albuquerque
and renting a car is by far the most popular way of traveling around New
Mexico. But not the only way. Train service provides access to New Mexico on a
daily basis as does the bus. Santa Fe municipal airport is serviced by a
commuter airlines connection as well as being open to private aircraft. Shuttle
service is available from the Albuquerque airport, Santa Fe airport and the
train station which is located in Lamy, New Mexico, about 20 miles from Santa
Fe. Once in town, getting around is easy. Downtown Santa Fe and the surrounding
historic districts are compact and most conveniently traveled on foot. For
longer trips there is a local taxi service, a public transportation system,
Santa Fe Trails, charter vans and limousine service. Rental cars can also be
picked up in Santa Fe.
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Nestled in the picturesque Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Santa Fe averages more
than 300 days of sunshine per year. Santa Fe also has four distinct seasons,
and generally has less than 40 percent humidity.
Santa Fe is 7,000 feet above sea level, which means day temperatures reach an
average low of 40 degrees Fahrenheit during the winter months, and an average
high of 91 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer months. Nights are cool
year-round in the "high desert" city.
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Transportation
Albuquerque International Airport has over 100 flights daily on airlines
including American, America West, Continental, Delta, United Express,
Northwest, Southwest, TWA, United, Frontier and US Air. From the airport to
Eldorado is only 60 minutes via shuttle from the Albuquerque Airport. Sandia
and Santa Fe shuttles run 7 - 10 times daily between the Albuquerque airport
and Eldorado Hotel.
Santa Fe Airport can accommodate private aircraft up to 737's. Santa Fe's own
municipal airport, at the southwest corner of the city, handles all types of
private aircraft. Commuter service into and out of Santa Fe is provided by
Great Lakes Airlines. From the Santa Fe airport to Eldorado is just ten miles
by taxi or car rental, with Adopt-A-Car, Advantage, Agency, Avis, Budget,
Enterprise, Hertz, Snappy and Thrifty all located in Santa Fe.
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SHUTTLE SERVICE
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Several services provide transportation 7 to 10 times daily between the
Albuquerque airport and downtown Santa Fe hotels.
Santa Fe Shuttle: 1-888-833-2300, 505-243-2300
Sandia Shuttle Express:
1-888-775-5696, 505-474-5696
Santa Fe's own municipal airport, at the southwest corner of the city, handles
all types of private aircraft. Commuter service into and out of Santa Fe is
provided by Great Lakes Airlines.
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SANTA FE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
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Airport Manager.....................................................
505-955-2900
Airport Information Line......................................... 505-955-2908
Great Lakes Airlines...............................................
505-473-4118/800-224-5111
Santa Fe Jet Center (FBO)..................................... 505-471-2525
Santa Fe Executive Aviation (FBO)......................... 505-471-2700
Enchantment Airways
Luxury Jet Services
Toll free: 1-877-433-6242
NM Call: 505-983-7333
fly@enchantmentairways.com
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CAR RENTAL IN SANTA FE
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If you prefer to drive yourself, all major car rental firms are represented at
the airport. Discounted charter rates and limousine service are available
through Santa Fe Destinations Unlimited. Interstate 25 runs to Santa Fe from
Albuquerque and Denver. From I-25, take exit #282 onto St. Francis Drive. Go
north 3.5 miles, turn right on West Alameda, then left at Guadalupe and right
on West San Francisco.
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Advantage Rent A Car
1907 St. Michaels Drive
309 W. San Francisco, Eldorado Hotel
505-983-9470
Avis Rent A Car
Municipal Airport, 505-471-5892; 1-800-331-1212
Budget Rent A Car
1946 Cerrillos Road
505-984-8028; 1-800-527-0700
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2641 Cerrillos Road
505-473-3600
Hertz Rent A Car
Hilton of Santa Fe, 100 Sandoval, 505-982-1844
Municipal Airport, 505-471-7189
1-800-654-3131
Sears Car Rental
505-984-8038
Thrifty Car Rental
We have the perfect car rental for your travel needs
2721 Cerrillos Road
505-474-3365; 1-800-367-2277
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TRAIN SERVICE
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westbound from Chicago - meet each afternoon at Lamy, New Mexico.just twenty
minutes away from Santa Fe. Call the Lamy Shuttle at 505-982-8829 to arrange
transportation to downtown Santa Fe (14 miles) or area hotels for possible
pickup. Eldorado can arrange a shuttle if desired.
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Conference Hotel
ELDORADO HOTEL & SPA
309 W. San Francisco
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(800) 955-4455
(505) 988-4455
(505) 995-4544 (fax)
rez@eldoradohotel.com
Business Center
For those times when you absolutely must mix business with pleasure, the
Eldorado's convenient business center offers a full complement of technology
and services. In addition, there is an ethernet connection available in every
room and wireless internet in the lobby, ensuring that even thousands of miles
away from the office, you're never far from the business at hand.
The Business Center offers:
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Faxing
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Printing
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Copying
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Self-service computer services
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Technical support
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Shipping
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Modem Use
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Business Supplies for Sale
Hours of Operation:
Monday 7:30 am-5:00 pm
Tuesday-Friday 7:30 am-5:30 pm
Saturday 8:30 am-2:00 pm
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Restaurants
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ELDORADO HOTEL AND SPA RESTAURANTS
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THE OLD HOUSE RESTAURANT (CHEF: CHARLES KASSELS)
The Old House, New Mexico's four-diamond restaurant, offers a Southwestern
atmosphere while serving up contemporary global cuisine with a regional flare.
The Old House restaurant, which recently underwent a refurbishment including
the addition of street accessibility, redesigned lobby entrance and new
furnishings and artwork, the famed eatery has been rated best food in New
Mexico by the Zagat Survey and honored with the Award of Excellence by Wine
Spectator Magazine. The restaurant's Wine Room offers guests a private dining
experience in an intimate setting (advanced reservations required). The Tavern
Room is another private dining room option that boasts a fireplace and seats up
to 50 people comfortably.
The award winning Old House restaurant is open daily for dinner from 5:30 p.m.
until 10 p.m.
Awards & Accolades for The Old House:
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AAA Four Diamond (1998-2005)
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Mobil Four Star (2001, 2002)
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Best Food in New Mexico Zagat (2002, 2003)
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Award of Excellence, Wine Spectator (annually since 2003)
THE ELDORADO COURT (CHEF: CHARLES KASSELS)
The Eldorado Court serves breakfast in a comfortable setting featuring a
variety of offerings including classic breakfast and brunch fare with a
Southwestern twist.
The Eldorado Court is open daily for breakfast from 6:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
and lunch is available from 11:30 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. Brunch is also
available Sundays from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
LOBBY LOUNGE
Adjacent to Eldorado Court is the casual, comfortable lobby lounge, the
heartbeat of the hotel. Guests can enjoy their favorite varietals from an
extensive collection of Spanish wines or sip upon a variety of cocktails. A
small late menu and nightly live entertainment makes for a relaxing evening at
the Eldorado Hotel & Spa.
Open from 12 p.m. until 12 a.m. Light appetizers are served from 12 p.m. until
4 p.m. and small plates are available from 4 p.m. until 11 p.m. Nightly
entertainment will be featured Thursday through Sunday.
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Area Restaurants
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CONTEMPORARY
315 Restaurant and Wine Bar
315 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
505-986-9190
Desert Moon Bar and Grill
4048 Cerrillos
473-9387
Counter Culture
930 Baca St
Santa Fe, NM 87505
995-1105
Eldorado Court
309 W San Francisco
505-988-4455
SOUTHWESTERN
Alejandra Restaurant
3297 Cerrillos
505-474-4897
Blue Corn Cafe
133 Water Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505)984-1800
Blue Corn Café & Brewary
4056 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505)438-1800
Café Dominic
320 S.Guadalaupe St.
Santa Fe, NM 8750
Castro's Restaurante
3512 W Rodeo Rd
Santa Fe, NM
(505) 438-0146
TRADITIONAL
Atomic Grill
103 E Water
505-820-2866
Back Street Bistro
513 Camino de los Marquez
505-982-3500
Café Paris
31 Burro Alley
505-986-9162
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Eldorado Hotel and Spa - Services
Nidah Spa
Your spa experience begins in the gold and copper entry area, a tribute to the
legendary "City of Gold" known as Eldorado. Men's and women's lounges offer
private dressing rooms, lockers, showers and eucalyptus steam rooms. Other
pleasures of the spa include a Vichy shower and full-service salon. In softly
lit, private treatment rooms and in the spacious couple's suite, you'll enjoy a
captivating menu of specialties reflecting the wisdom and spirituality of the
ancient people of the pueblos.
Nidah Spa at Eldorado Hotel
309 W. San Francisco
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone 505-995-4535
Fax 505-995-4577
Rooftop Pool & Hot Tube
Located on the fifth-floor roof of the hotel, Eldorado's heated pool and hot
tub are open year-round for guests who want to enjoy a refreshing dip or
relaxing soak enhanced by 360-degree views of the city.
Fitness Facilities
Just below the swimming pool patio, Eldorado's fitness center offers many of
the same equipment you would find in your favorite gym... including a
treadmill, weight machine, stair machine, and free weights. A television
overhead, along with panoramic views of downtown Santa Fe and the southern
horizon, make exercise even more entertaining.
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Santa Fe Highlights
ATTRACTIONS
Santa Fe Plaza
Palace of the Governors
Loretto Chapel
MUSEUMS
The Georgia O'Keefe Museum
Museum of New Mexico
The Museum of Spanish Colonial Art
Institute of American Indian Art
Santa Fe Children's Museum
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture
Museum of International Folk Art
Museum of Fine Arts
Canyon Road Galleries
SHOPPING
Back at the Ranch
New Territory Leathers
Wahoo! Santa Fe
HorsePower New Mexico
Santa Fe Outlets
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DAY TRIPS
Turquoise Trail
Known World Adventures
High Road to Taos
Bandelier National Monument
Access Santa Fe
Astronomy Adventures: Guided Night Sky Tours
SPORTS & RECREATION OPTIONS
Golfing
Rafting
Mountain Climbing
Fly Fishing
Hiking and Backpacking
Outfitting and Peak Climbing
Camping
Kayaking and Canoeing
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Tips For Visiting Santa Fe
Take it easy. Santa Fe's high altitude (7,000 feet above sea level)
means air is rarefied, thinner. It usually takes about 48 hours to adjust.
Watch your alcohol intake. One drink is the equivalent of three at sea
level.
Use sunscreen and wear a hat. There are no beaches, but Santa Fe is
closer to the sun, and the sun shines 300 days of the year.
It's dry, sometimes less than 20 percent humidity. Nights and early
mornings are coolish even in July and August.
Santa Fe is in mountain and ski country, so expect six to eight major snowfalls
from November to April.
Make hotel reservations in advance. Weekends in the summer are usually
booked near capacity, and rooms during Santa Fe's Indian Market (third weekend
in August) are booked up to a year in advance.
If you're staying outside the downtown area, your best bet is to have a car.
There is city-wide taxi service and a public bus system,
Santa Fe Trails that serves the city with six routes. Buses operate
from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00
p.m. on Saturdays. There is no service on Sundays or holidays. Schedules are
available on each bus, at libraries and at locations throughout the city. For
schedule, rate and fare information, call 984-6730.
Parking can be tight in Santa Fe in June, July and August, though most
attractions are within walking distance of downtown hotels. There are
convenient city-owned parking lots in the downtown area.
Be patient in traffic and mindful of pedestrians. Many Santa Fe streets
in the downtown area are narrow with an abundance of foot traffic.
Reservations are always recommended for upscale restaurants. Busiest
dining hours are from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Casual dress is acceptable in most
restaurants.
Standard tipping is 15 to 20 percent of bill. Some restaurants will add
a service charge up to 18 percent for parties of five or more.
Seniors Check with your doctor regarding any physical condition that
could be affected by Santa Fe's high altitude. Wear sturdy walking shoes and be
aware of uneven floors when entering historic buildings. If you have dietary
concerns, call the restaurant ahead of time for information.
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