With all do respect to the fact that this site is a church (although it has been "decommissioned"), it has become a tacky tourist trap. They play a canned narration which becomes rather grating rather quickly. The staircase is interesting but there isn't access to a view thst is anymore insightful then the pictures in any guidebook. And of course,... more

This place is for profit, and it shows. I love visiting beautiful old churches, but this one was not worth my time or money. See snopes about the staircase before you spend the $. more

This chapel is aesthetically pleasing, and the staircase (which, by the way, has two big metal supports, one attached to a pillar and the other to a wall) is interesting, but not exactly miraculous, and the whole operation is very commercial and disrespectful. I amn't a religious person, but I could not bear the narrative piped in, and the $3... more

The entire chapel is absolutely beautiful and worth seeing. I was sad to see how commercial it has become though. It was built as a place of worship, but now no one shows any respect for it. When I went, it was loud and people were joking and shouting and arguing. Kids were running around without anyone watching over them... more

As I entered the chapel an indescribable smell of old world came about. The kind that makes you breath in again and again some how hoping to take in a piece of its history. Music gently filled the room by speaker, as a pleasant voice provides the history of the chapel. Stained glass windows so vibrant in color enhance the... more

The Loretto chapel is beautiful, no question. The staircase is truly amazing and deserves every attention. The offputting thing, however, is the piped-in broadcast relaying the story of the Sisters, the stairs, etc. It cheapens the experience a bit, making it feel more touristy than it should be. At the entrance, a sign asks for quiet and yet, this taped... more

Loretto Chapel is within walking distance of just about everything in downtown Santa Fe. We parked in a parking garage and started off our Santa Fe experience here. Whether you believe the legend behind the mystery staircase or not, it is a spectacular chapel. The architecture and detail are beautiful and the stained glass bathes the small interior in rich... more

I love the Loretto Chapel. I remember visiting it as a kid and being fascinated by the place -- now 20 years later, I still felt the same way when we visited last week. The audio story they loop in the chapel is well-done, and the staircase itself causes visitors of all ages to sit and stare at it for... more

I wish I could say that the Loretto Chapel is as beautiful inside as it is outside and that the legendary staircase is amazing, however I can’t because we arrived prior to one of the approximately 200 weddings that the chapel hosts each year. The wedding was around 4:00 p.m. on a Saturday, but the chapel would not re-open to... more