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Comfort Suites Albuquerque/North Journal Center

2.5 star property
Hotel near Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque

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An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by white lounge chairs and a lifebuoy on the wall.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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5251 San Antonio Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109
  • Place, ITT Technical Institute
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Cliff's Amusement Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, La Luz Trail
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall with a geometric pattern.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a telephone, and a nightstand.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamp, TV, and a minibar.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall-mounted heater.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a dresser.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a headboard.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Albuquerque

City center stay.Your stay at this Northeast Heights hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Balloon Fiesta Park and Cliff's Amusement Park. IT'Z Albuquerque and Cinemark Century Rio Plex 24 are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • ITT Technical Institute - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cliff's Amusement Park - 1 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Balloon Fiesta Park - 2 min drive - 3.8 km
  • La Luz Trail - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • ABQ Uptown - 10 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 13 min drive
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy's Cafe On Jefferson - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Comfort Suites Albuquerque/North Journal Center

Hotel near Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque
Comfort Suites Albuquerque/North Journal Center offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. A business center and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is served. The business-friendly Comfort Suites Albuquerque/North Journal Center also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Albuquerque hotel.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
Comfort Suites Albuquerque/North Journal Center offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate bedroom

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (32 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from July 9 2026 to July 24 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 25.00 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Comfort Suites Albuquerque
Comfort Suites Hotel Albuquerque
Comfort Suites North Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Park Hotel
Comfort Suites North Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Park Albuquerque

Frequently asked questions

How close is Comfort Suites Albuquerque/North Journal Center to the airport?

Comfort Suites Albuquerque/North Journal Center is 10.5 mi (13-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 Comfort Suites Albuquerque/North Journal Center?

As of Jul 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Comfort Suites Albuquerque/North Journal Center on Aug 10, 2026 start from CA $148, 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 Comfort Suites Albuquerque/North Journal Center have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Comfort Suites Albuquerque/North Journal Center.

Does Comfort Suites Albuquerque/North Journal Center offer free breakfast?

Yes, Comfort Suites Albuquerque/North Journal Center offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Comfort Suites Albuquerque/North Journal Center?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Sandia Casino (6-min drive) and The Downs Racetrack and Casino (11-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Comfort Suites Albuquerque/North Journal Center?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Comfort Suites Albuquerque/North Journal Center?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Comfort Suites Albuquerque/North Journal Center have a pool?

Comfort Suites Albuquerque/North Journal Center features an indoor pool. The pool will be unavailable from July 9 2026 to July 24 2026 (dates subject to change).

Does Comfort Suites Albuquerque/North Journal Center have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Comfort Suites Albuquerque/North Journal Center to downtown Albuquerque?

Comfort Suites Albuquerque/North Journal Center is 6.3 mi away from Albuquerque.

Comfort Suites Albuquerque/North Journal Center Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 195 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay quiet , renovation taking place in lobby, breakfast was good and enjoyed my stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Princess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

soheil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Yolanda

They do their best, bed was very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything went well for us. If in the area again, we’ll probably stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Everything was clean, the staff was kind, and the breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brianna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great breakfast and spent time in the pool, our room was clean and comfortable. Everything was perfect. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Rom was clean and staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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4/10 Poor

Stanley

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Unfortunately the lobby was under reconstruction. The website did not mention this when I made my reservation.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a pleasant stay, the beds and pillows were super comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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4/10 Poor

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of construction going on at the hotel. Breakfast was OK, but nothing special.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Virgil J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Esmerejildo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy, comfortable, relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Great place to stay and good breakfast. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In town visiting family. Convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, comfortable room, tolerable breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was outstanding...sincerely concerned about our satisfaction.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The customer service was very good. They went beyond their job description to make us feel at home
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is our go-to place to stay when we need a small get away
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front desk was very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rowan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access, being renovated, desk staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service
We slept well
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The best part of the stay was the gurl who runs the breakfast. Great job! Kudos to her. Other than that, the shower didn't work, the hairdryer didn't work, the blackout shade didn't close all the way, and the remodel new construction was very sloppy and unprofessional.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service, breakfast, very clean. Will be staying again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024