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The Imperial

Property class: 2.5
Motel near Albuquerque Convention Center 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 living room with a blue sofa and armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • 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, Sunshine Theater
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • 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.

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(87 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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

  • 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
  • Albuquerque Civic Plaza - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • KiMo Theater - 15 min walk - 1.3 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪JC's New York Pizza Department - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Imperial

Motel near Albuquerque Convention Center in Albuquerque
The Imperial offers its guests a 24-hour 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

  • 24-hour 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 on-site 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

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 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 Oct 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Imperial on Nov 11, 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 481 out of 642 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 642 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 642 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 642 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 642 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

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Very cozy with coffee shop on site and near to downtown convention center and Old Town. We arrived after some big storms had come through so the internet was down for our stay. Newly remodeled and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great GREAT place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

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The hotel was really nice for the price we paid. Was a fun decor, the room was clean and the free coffee was really good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Just a few blocks from downtown, and while it's a motel, it's clean, retro decor, and it has some of the most friendly and helpful staff. For the price and the location, it cannot be beat
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room were very clean and parking was free and close by the room. The hotel amenities were awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great little Motel close to everything. Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean rooms. Well kept property. Plenty to do in and around the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great retro vibe and clean property. Helpful and friendly staff. Fun suites.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Will definitely stay again! The location is a little shady but it’s close to everything. Parking is a pain if your leave and come back late.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun Route 66 vibe, with the property recently fully renovated while maintaining a "period feel" to it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Convenient, friendly, good little gym, and nice to have interesting food options.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Convenient place to stay near airport and down town. The place has a nice vibe.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome staff, beautifully designed rooms (with REAL plants😍), free laundry. A dream!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome place to stay in ABQ. It’s got style, good location, and a great staff. Clean and comfortable with great food options.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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8/10 Good

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LOVED the room & pool & bar! My only reccomendation is to update the AC units to something more modern & less noisey.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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The room was clean and the parking was convenient. For an overnight stay during a longer trip the property as a whole was ideal.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a nice stay it was clean and the room was so cute . I will definitely book again .
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room nice staff great coffee
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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Great little Motel, good location in the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and well appointed! Comfy bed, lots of space to put things and spread out. The food area was amazing (we had the Thai and loved it) and the bar had great drinks and excellent service. Really fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026