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4.5 out of 5

"Everything was to our expectations for one night. I even got vouchers for free breakfast for giving my email address. It was a small menu but we’re no ... " More

By a verified traveler on Mon 08 Aug 2022

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Hotel Description

Hotel near Old Town Plaza in Albuquerque

West Old Town stay

With a stay at this West Old Town hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Old Town Plaza and 2 miles (3 km) of Albuquerque Museum. New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science and Indian Pueblo Cultural Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Free shuttle, parking

This hotel features an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a restaurant. Enjoy the gym and perks like free self parking and a free airport shuttle. There's a bar/lounge on site, and laundry facilities and concierge services are also provided.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
$126* Per night/room Oct 1 - Oct 2

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Pool View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator, Pool View

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn ratings based on 27 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

Everyone (15) Couples (6) Family (3)
5 out of 5

Posted by , from Cedar City on Apr 21, 2023

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May 11, 2023 by DOS

Thank you for the kind review, JEREMIAH. Safe Travels. Anthony, Director of Sales

5 out of 5
Everything was to our expectations for one night. I even got vouchers for free breakfast for giving my email address. It was a small menu but we’re not big breakfast eaters. Perfect for us.

Posted by , from NAPERVILLE on Aug 8, 2022

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Aug 8, 2022 by DOS

Thank you for the kind words, Delia. Safe Travels. Anthony, Director of Sales

5 out of 5

Posted by on Jul 30, 2022

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5 out of 5
Fast easy check in, with very personable staff. Just overnight stay, but lots of parking even for latecomer and car stayed safe.

Posted by , from ARP on Apr 26, 2022

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Apr 27, 2022 by DOS

Thank you for the kind words, Deborah. Safe Travels. Anthony, Director of Sales

5 out of 5
It’s right next to the i40 so it’s super convenient for travelers. Just up north of Old Town so their are plenty of nice restaurants to go to.

Posted by , from Lake Worth on Feb 21, 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

Feb 21, 2022 by DOS

Thank you for the kind words, CHRISTOPHER. Safe Travels. Anthony, Director of Sales

5 out of 5

Posted by on Feb 11, 2022

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4 out of 5
Secure parking in a short walk to old town and right off the highway exit

Posted by , from JEANNETTE on Nov 23, 2021

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Nov 23, 2021 by DOS

Thank you for the kind review, RICHARD. Safe Travels. Anthony, Director of Sales

4 out of 5
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Posted by on Nov 9, 2021

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Nov 9, 2021 by DOS

Thank you for the kind review, Sonja. Safe Travels. Anthony, Director of Sales

5 out of 5

Posted by on Oct 26, 2021

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4 out of 5
Ok

Posted by on Oct 18, 2021

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Oct 18, 2021 by DOS

Thank you for sharing your experience, Robert. Safe Travels. Anthony, Director of Sales

About the Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

Location 1015 Rio Grande Blvd Nw, Albuquerque, NM 87104

Property Features

Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 2500 square feet (232 square meters) and includes conference space. Tour/ticket assistance, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn. An area shuttle within 1 mi and a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) are free. Self parking is free. This Albuquerque hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 173 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 2500 sq ft of conference space
  • 232 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1972
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Alvarado Transportation Center (4.9 km / 3 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Free airport shuttle and area shuttle within 1 mi
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn offers 173 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Albuquerque hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary weekday newspapers and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • HD television
  • Satellite channels
  • Premium channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Cribs (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Weekday newspapers (free)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6 AM to 10:00 AM.

Wild Avocado - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or spa tub without adult supervision.

  • Casino nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Accessible bathroom (in select rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (in select rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • In-room accessibility (in select rooms)
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn offers transfers from the airport and train station. Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.00 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 30 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 100.00 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

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

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 30 mi (48.28 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 30 mi (48.28 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property and commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; masks are required in public areas. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western). This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA).

  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Humane animal treatment
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms only
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 17
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines We Care Clean (Best Western)
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Children stay free
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Number of children who can stay free - 3
  • Debit cards

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 25 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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5–15 for adults, and USD 5–15 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 100.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 100 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.00 per day

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

Hotel Names

  • Best Western Plus Rio Grande
  • Best Western Plus Rio Grande Albuquerque
  • Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
  • Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn Albuquerque
  • Best Western Rio Grande
  • Best Western Rio Grande Inn
  • Rio Grande Best Western
  • Best Western Plus Rio Grande Hotel Albuquerque
  • Best Western Albuquerque
  • Albuquerque Best Western
  • Best Plus Grande Albuquerque
  • Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn Hotel
  • Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn Albuquerque
  • Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn Hotel Albuquerque

You should know

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM.
  • Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.