Adobe roadside waystation
Whitewashed adobe walls, courtyard lawns, and a lively living room lobby where vinyl records spin beside a corner beehive fireplace.
“Tiny adobe huts that are charming in a way that road-side motels typically are not.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Whitewashed adobe motor court interiors featuring exposed timber vigas, kiva fireplaces, Chimayo weavings, and vintage vinyl listening setups.
Remarkable
Agave cocktails at La Reina, food truck fare, beer garden lawns, and weekly live music sessions.
Notable
Continuous operation since 1936 as an original Route 66 motor court with preserved Pueblo Revival adobe architecture.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
A 1936-vintage motor inn on the legendary stretch of road once known as Route 66 is now El Rey Court, a beautifully reimagined boutique hotel…
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Positioned along historic Cerrillos Road, the five-acre grounds sit minutes from the Railyard arts district and downtown Santa Fe Plaza.
The rooms
Individually styled rooms showcase exposed timber vigas, southwestern textiles, and custom woodwork, with select layouts adding kiva fireplaces or private patios.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated outdoor pool is bordered by sun loungers and a painted wave mural against whitewashed adobe walls.
Hot tub and sauna
An outdoor hot tub sits beside a whitewashed kiva fireplace and an outdoor sauna on a brick patio.
Dogs stay too.
Bar
La Reina
Mezcals and tequilas flow across a white counter beneath timber vigas, with doors opening onto twin garden patios.
At the table
A vintage turquoise food truck serves green chile cheeseburgers, and potted cacti fill the greenhouse beer garden.
How it began
Opened in 1936 with twelve rooms along Route 66, the motor inn was reimagined after a missed flight brought new ownership.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.