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The Imperial

2.5 star property
Motel near University of New Mexico in Albuquerque

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A modern interior with a large window overlooking a pool area, bar seating, and a building with a sign.
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A modern bar area with seating, a bar counter, and a view of the city through large windows.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with a white fence and a flat roof.
A modern room with two green leather chairs, large windows with orange curtains, and a colorful mural on the wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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701 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
  • Place, Albuquerque Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, University of New Mexico
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, ABQ BioPark Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and wall-mounted plants.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(79 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

A modern bedroom with a bed, a blue sofa, a white coffee table, and a TV.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and multiple pillows. The room features a green accent wall with a geometric pattern and a white ceiling.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding available, memory foam beds, WiFi (free)

1 King Bed

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Albuquerque

Heart of Albuquerque.A stay at this Huning Highland Historic District motel places you steps from Fresenius Medical Care at Lovelace Medical Center and within a 5-minute walk of The Whittlesey House. Also, Fresenius Medical Care at Heart Hospital Of New Mexico is within half a mile (1 km) and Sunshine Theater is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Whittlesey House - 3 min walk - 0.3 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
  • ABQ BioPark Zoo - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪66 Diner - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Imperial

Motel near University of New Mexico in Albuquerque
The Imperial offers its guests a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

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

  • Gym
  • 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
  • Phone

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
$100 incidental credit card authorization required upon arrival in addition to room and tax

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 Aug 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Imperial on Sept 9, 2026 start from CA $140, 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. 418 out of 549 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 549 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 549 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 549 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 549 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely love this place! The rooms are great, the location is wonderful, the atmosphere is amazing, and the restaurants on site are Fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little Motel, good location in the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Caleb

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Clean room nice staff great coffee
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff! The place was also very clean and super cute :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The retro look was a very nice touch. Restaurants and a bar in and around the surrounding the property made it so you didn’t have to leave the property. Pool was nice but smallish, especially when outside folks can utilize the pool. Coffee bar in the lobby was also a great amenity!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the little dinner and cafe attached up front, friendly staff, and a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great value for our overnight stay. Fantastic restaurants only a block or two away and easy access to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, newly renovated small motel in Central Avenue.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a charming motel, especially perfect for an overnight if you have an early flight out of the Albuquerque Sunport. It appears to have been newly renovated as it is very clean with a fun Mid Century Modern vibe. The staff was great! We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cutest little motel EVER! Was so updated yet very retro and I loved every bit of it!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This whole place was so well themed, it was adorable! The modern approach to a classic 1950s vibe was perfectly done. The staff were helpful and very down to earth.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good parking, hot water, nice reading light.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool retro furnishings and ambience and so clean and even had live plants in the room. Would certainly stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and highly functional rooms. Retro and fun place
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lissette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful motel!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff and room amenities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
easy to park. Super cute decor. Fun restaurants on the property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fun place! The front desk, Mariah, was welcoming and very helpful. Clean rooms with a retro decor that was really charming. Great value and would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great! We will be returning
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Crescent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute motel! We loved the updated (but retro) decor and we were surprised how spacious it was. Bed was comfortable and it was quiet on a Saturday night. Go to the Grove restaurant across the street, down one block. They also have a coffee shop at reception!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Tamar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this motel. Vintage look ‘works’ and good choices are fabulous!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Ardelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very comfortable. Really appreciate a refrigerator with a separate freezer!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026