Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque / Journal Center

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Balloon Fiesta Park

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Lobby
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Junior Suite, One King Bed | Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool

Explore the area

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5320 San Antonio Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109
  • Place, Balloon Fiesta Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sandia Casino
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, ABQ Uptown
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Suite, One King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 410 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Accessible

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

One King Bed, Roll In Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Albuquerque

Northeast Heights stay.Your stay at this Northeast Heights hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of BPO Hospital and Cliff's Amusement Park. Balloon Fiesta Park and Putt-Putt Golf and Games are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Cliff's Amusement Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Balloon Fiesta Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Sandia Casino - 5 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • ABQ Uptown - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • University of New Mexico - 9 min drive - 7.0 miles

Getting around

  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 14 min drive
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sadie's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blake's Lotaburger - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque / Journal Center

3-star hotel near Balloon Fiesta Park
Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque / Journal Center offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. 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.

A 24-hour business center and 2 meeting rooms are available. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque / Journal Center. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque / Journal Center was completed in April 2022.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Albuquerque hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 94 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2004
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque / Journal Center offers 94 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 4 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 10 to 17 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • 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 registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • 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! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Administrative fee: USD 1.00 per accommodation, per night

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 10.00 to 17.00 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 4.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per day

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, 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
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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
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 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, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque / Journal Center to the airport?

Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque / 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 Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque / Journal Center?

As of Sep 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque / Journal Center on Oct 26, 2025 start from $131.75, 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 Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque / Journal Center have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque / Journal Center.

Does Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque / Journal Center offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque / Journal Center, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 10.00 and 17.00 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque / 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 Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque / Journal Center?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque / Journal Center?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 4.00 per night.

Does Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque / Journal Center have a pool?

Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque / Journal Center features an indoor pool.

Does Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque / Journal Center have a restaurant?

Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque / Journal Center is home to The Garden Grille and Bar, which features American cuisine and happy hour.

Does Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque / Journal Center have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque / Journal Center to downtown Albuquerque?

Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque / Journal Center is 6.2 mi away from Albuquerque.

Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque / Journal Center Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 444 out of 830 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 830 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 830 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 830 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 830 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful place. Excellent staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caren Waters

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was warm and friendly, hotel was bright, clean and cheerful: well maintained. April at front desk was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Wendan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room looked like wired when we got in, bed was not done and sofa cushion was flipped up. Staff were very nice and changed room for us immediately. However the bedding sheet was missing in our new room. Breakfasts was great, cook to order is better than the buffet, and the service was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Korsmo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

stacy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend get away

We had a wonderful trip. Very clean hotel, w incredibly friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean, staff was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

TriniRae

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We booked a suite in February and when we got there to check in the Hotel said Expedia over booked so they did not have the room we actually paid for. They really did not care and said they only had a double bed or a standard king which one did we want instead. It was my husbands birthday and it was suppose to ne a special weekend and it was disappointing because we got a suite to be able to have friends over and we were not able to celebrate.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Eddie, Lordsburg

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The morning Host (Food preparation/cook) at the restaurant area was amazing. She was so very friendly and professional. The waitress was so very polite and friendly as well. Many stars for them!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Iris

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Arlinda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025