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The Imperial

2.5 star property
Motel near Albuquerque Convention Center in Albuquerque

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Seasonal outdoor pool
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Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

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701 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
  • Place, Fresenius Medical Care at Lovelace Medical Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Albuquerque Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, University of New Mexico
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Albuquerque

Heart of Albuquerque.Within a 15-minute walk of this Huning Highland Historic District motel, you'll find University of New Mexico and Albuquerque Convention Center. Fresenius Medical Care at Lovelace Medical Center and Fresenius Medical Care at Heart Hospital Of New Mexico are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Fresenius Medical Care at Lovelace Medical Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Albuquerque Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of New Mexico - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sunshine Theater - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of New Mexico Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 14 min walk
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪66 Diner - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tucanos Brazilian Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪JC's New York Pizza Department - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Imperial

Motel near Albuquerque Convention Center in Albuquerque
There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Imperial also features a seasonal outdoor pool and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This Albuquerque motel is smoke free.

  • 56 guestrooms or units
  • 3 dining venues
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
The Imperial offers 56 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. Televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 15 to April 30:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open May 31 and close October 01.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Imperial to the airport?

The Imperial is 4.2 mi (9-min drive) away from the Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Imperial ?

As of Mar 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Imperial on Mar 22, 2026 start from CA $134, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Imperial have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Imperial .

Does The Imperial offer free breakfast?

The Imperial does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Imperial ?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but The Downs Racetrack and Casino (9-min drive) and Sandia Casino (13-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Imperial ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Imperial ?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does The Imperial have a pool?

The Imperial features a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from October 15 to April 30.

Does The Imperial have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 3 restaurants on site.

Does The Imperial have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Imperial to downtown Albuquerque?

The Imperial is 0.3 mi away from Albuquerque.

The Imperial Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 283 out of 358 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 358 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 358 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 358 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 358 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly staff. Very very clean property and grounds. Very cool retro hotel. Restaurants on site were also great and reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Peter, CHICAGO

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Bryan

Curtains, if you want to call them that are shear. You can see right
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Retro look was very fun!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly staff upon check-in. Very clean lobby, and outdoor grounds. The room was very clean and decorated very nice in a retro style. Dining options on the property that tasted great, free laundry facility. I will definitely be back next time I stay in the Albuquerque.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aurora

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mellisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Renovated motel. Funky but interesting. Staff is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room! Great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zenaida

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very impressed with the room...simple but exceptionally clean!!!Front desk staff very pleasant and friendly.The only negative comment about this place is that its kinda noisy due to traffic even at night(which we didnt mind)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bernie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice looking, neat, clean room. Staff was very friendly and helpful. One concern was the heat/AC system ...It was constantly on and off and quite loud ...to the point it was disturbing to sleeping ... and in general disturbing... off for 30 seconds and then loud for 90 seconds ALL NIGHT ...couldn't adjust to keep fan on ...decor adorable ...with some outside noises.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, clean cozy room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place! Clean, comfortable, quiet, and well located. Loved the funky vibe and cool format w food vendors, bar and coffee shop. The BEST coffee! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The retro was fun and the rooms were comfortable You all need some improvement in the bar area…warm beer and more attention to his buds at the bar than to others
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute kitschy Midcentury modern
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I didn’t realize I had booked a motel but the folks at The Imperial made it worth bragging about! Delicious coffee in the coffee shop convinced me I landed in the right place. There is also a shop on the property and a cafeteria/bar. The chef, she creates your dish with love as the main ingredient. I love her!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a gem in Albuquerque! A fantastic renovation of a mid century Route 66 motel - super clean and comfortable with free parking and the amenities of a much pricier hotel. Also across the street is an outstanding brunch at the Grove cafe and market. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely be back! Thanks to the kind and accommodating front desk staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old style Route 66 charm
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025