ARRIVE Albuquerque

4.0 star property
4-star Art Deco hotel near Albuquerque Convention Center
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Lobby
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Elevator
Reception
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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717 Central Avenue Northwest, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
  • Albuquerque Convention Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • ABQ BioPark Zoo
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Old Town Plaza
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

The King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • 262 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 522 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

The Suite ADA

  • 522 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

The King ADA

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 262 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Double

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 262 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Albuquerque

Downtown Albuquerque stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Albuquerque hotel, you'll find Albuquerque Convention Center and ABQ BioPark Zoo. Old Town Plaza and University of New Mexico are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Albuquerque Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • ABQ BioPark Zoo - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Old Town Plaza - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • University of New Mexico - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • ABQ Uptown - 9 min drive - 7.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Thicc Pizza Co. - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Oni - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sister Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Effex Night Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bourbon & Boots - ‬7 min walk

About this property

ARRIVE Albuquerque

4-star Art Deco hotel near Albuquerque Convention Center
ARRIVE Albuquerque offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at ARRIVE Albuquerque. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of ARRIVE Albuquerque was completed in February 2025.

This Art Deco Albuquerque hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 137 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 1965
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
ARRIVE Albuquerque offers 137 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, and hair dryers. This Albuquerque hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Secured, uncovered valet parking on site (USD 28.21 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 10 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (66 inch wide door)
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 30 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are 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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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 100 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 full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 20 per person
  • Uncovered valet parking fee: USD 28.21 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, Union Pay, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • 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).

Property is also known as

Hotel Blue-Albuquerque Downtown
Hotel Blue Albuquerque
Blue Albuquerque
Hotel Blue Albuquerque Downtown
The Hotel Blue
ARRIVE Albuquerque Hotel
ARRIVE Albuquerque Albuquerque
ARRIVE Albuquerque Hotel Albuquerque

Frequently asked questions

How close is ARRIVE Albuquerque to the airport?

ARRIVE Albuquerque is 5 mi (14-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 ARRIVE Albuquerque?

As of Sep 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ARRIVE Albuquerque on Sep 12, 2025 start from $105.0, 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 ARRIVE Albuquerque have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at ARRIVE Albuquerque.

Does ARRIVE Albuquerque offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at ARRIVE Albuquerque, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 10 and 20 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at ARRIVE Albuquerque?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but The Downs Racetrack and Casino (11-min drive) and Sandia Casino (14-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at ARRIVE Albuquerque?

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

Is there free parking at ARRIVE Albuquerque?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 28.21 per night.

Does ARRIVE Albuquerque have a pool?

ARRIVE Albuquerque features an outdoor pool.

Does ARRIVE Albuquerque have a restaurant?

ARRIVE Albuquerque is home to DWTNR Cocktail Bar, which features American cuisine, happy hour, and brunch.

Does ARRIVE Albuquerque have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is ARRIVE Albuquerque to downtown Albuquerque?

ARRIVE Albuquerque is 0.7 mi away from Albuquerque.

ARRIVE Albuquerque Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 349 out of 555 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 555 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 555 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 555 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 555 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ADRIENNE, KNOWLTON

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Traveled with partner
Only street or paid parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Smooth check
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very nice very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No where to park without using valet.too high for that.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tyler, Scotts Valley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location but service is a challenge
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

R. Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

R. Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place - loved the vibe, service, pool & bar. Street hotrod noise at night was a bit annoying
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherry

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

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

Too modern not humble at all.

Front desk is not friendly or inviting not to mention hospitable in any way. Valet is slow and expensive. Very little room amenities. I will not be returning to this property in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Revamped hotel. Loved it! Very convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cozy, stylish, and full of charm. The staff was incredibly friendly and made us feel right at home. Our room was clean, comfortable, and had great little touches that made it feel special. Perfect location, too. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

YIFEI

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location. Great staff. Not expecting the push into valet parking when the lot is right there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decor is playful and well done. The pool is perfect, and feels like a real win right in the middle of downtown! Location couldn’t be better.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

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

8/10 Good

Edmund

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean and inviting. Staff was amazing and verry accommodating. Restaurant was so delicious, sad to have missed grand opening of the gallery but an excuse too go back. 10/10 would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

tina

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025