HOTEL INFORMATION
One of the things we love about Santa Fe is it truly is a unified small community - it's not a huge city. No single hotel can host all participants – that's why we have two! Both are considered luxury hotels: gorgeous, comfortable, accessible, and with unique charms. Both hotels are in the heart of downtown old town and walking distance for all conference events (mobility access available).
Eldorado
Eldorado Hotel & Spa is a sprawling masterpiece of Pueblo-revival architecture just two blocks from the historic downtown Plaza and Palace of the Governors. Renovated just this year, El Dorado features a heated outdoor pool and hot tub and luxury spa and renowned restaurant. Eldorado will host some of our conference sessions.
Book at Eldorado here. Special Rate: $227/ night + tax, ($189 + amenity and resort fees) with discount code "1225REIMAGINE" for Artists Communities Alliance 2025. Book by November 14th.
La Fonda
Over 100 years old, La Fonda has unique interior architecture and historic touches in every room, along with in-house docents to share their love of the artworks and history with you. Located just off the historic plaza, La Fonda will host the majority of our conference sessions.
The hotel has a pool, spa, as well as a famed restaurant, bar, and coffee shop.
Book at La Fonda here. Special Rate: $179/ night + taxes with discount code ARTISTALL. Book by November 7th.
Early booking strongly encouraged.
GETTING TO SANTA FE
Santa Fe is located in northern New Mexico, an hour's drive north of Albuquerque (which is the state's largest city and major air gateway). Once in Santa Fe, getting around is easy. downtown Santa Fe and the surrounding historic districts are compact and pedestrian-friendly.
The biggest airport in the region is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) (1 hr from conference site), which is serviced by all of the major U.S. airlines. Most visitors to Santa Fe fly into Albuquerque and arrange transportation from there. To get to Santa Fe from Albuquerque you have the following options:
A private shuttle service provides transportation many times daily between the ABQ airport and downtown Santa Fe locations. Groome Transportation (505)-474-5696 (approximately $50 each way)
Uber / Lyft
Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) (20 minutes from conference site) is a much smaller airport serviced by: American Airlines - daily from DFW, PHX and LAX; United Airlines - daily from DEN.
PARKING
Eldorado Hotel & Spa: Amenity fee includes valet parking.
La Fonda Hotel: Overnight parking in La Fonda’s garage is currently $30 per day + tax, allowing for unlimited access. Daily parking for attendees is currently $15 up to 4 hours. After 4 hours, the rate is $30 + tax. Subject to availability. Electric Charging Stations are available in the parking garage.
GETTING AROUND + OTHER ATTRACTIONS
Conference sessions and evening receptions will be held in our two host sites - La Fonda on the Plaza (100 East San Francisco Street) and Eldorado Hotel (309 W San Francisco St.). The hotels are approximately a 7 minute walk apart and both conveniently located in downtown Santa Fe, NM.
A variety of offsite tours are offered on Monday, 12/8 and Tuesday, 12/9. See more information on Tours page.
All conference sessions and evening event venues are wheelchair accessible. If walking is prohibitive, or you have other concerns about accessibility, please email programs@artistcommunities.org by November 15th and we will be happy to make arrangements for you.
Breakfast and lunch is provided as part of your conference registration. Coffee/tea is available during afternoon breaks. There are also many great dining options for dinner within a couple blocks of the hotel!
Learn more about the area on SantaFe.org.