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The Imperial

2.5 star property
Motel near Albuquerque Convention Center in Albuquerque

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Seasonal outdoor pool
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Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker
Reception
Restaurant

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

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, ABQ BioPark Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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9.6 out of 10
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  • Sleeps 2
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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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 - 0.7 miles
  • University of New Mexico - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Albuquerque Civic Plaza - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • El Rey Theater - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • ABQ BioPark Zoo - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 14 min walk
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪66 Diner - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tucanos Brazilian Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Imperial

Motel near Albuquerque Convention Center in Albuquerque
There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Imperial also features a seasonal outdoor pool and laundry facilities. 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

  • 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 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

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

Important information

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
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 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 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 May 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Imperial on Jun 1, 2026 start from $139, including 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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 364 out of 469 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 469 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 469 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 469 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 469 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cathleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great with the room and the hotel amenities. The only issue was we had no parking spot assigned and all the parking within the hotel property was taken and the area around the hotel did not appear safe. Other than that we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly staff. Very very clean property and grounds. Very cool retro hotel. Restaurants on site were also great and reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First priority in a motel -- cleanliness -- and my room was spotless. Convenient location, kind staff, cool decor, and good value made this a great stay. Would definitely return. FYI, the location is right off of a busy street, so those who are very sensitive to outside noise should take that into account.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Naya

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, and cool! Quality vintage decor and great coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

MELISSA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are like brand new. The hotel looks to have been recently totally renovated. Everything inside is modern, clean, and comfortable. Location is excellent. Coffee in the room is very good as well. I would stay here again. I recommend this to anyone visiting this area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is an absolute gem! I loved every part of my stay from the excellent front desk service to the cleanliness, comfort , location and awesome style. The food court food was amazing with every meal top notch. Especially loved the Venezuelan food. Highly recommend this motel!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I would have given 5 stars but the parking situation was awful. They also host events and have bar/dining facility that share the same parking lot with the hotel. It proved to be quite challenging with the narrow parking spaces.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Awesome spot, employees awesome and a great deal. Def recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Christie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Rooms are nice and remodeled, but definitely could be cleaned better. T.v Remote was grimy and felt sticky, Floors felt a little dirty, walls had dirty marks. The bed was extremely comfortable and easy to fall asleep in. We did encounter homeless people walking around the property. Also the parking spaces arent to great, the whole lot was full, so we had to park our car in the street which felt super sketchy in that area. Overall, if they did a better cleaning inspection on rooms, the hotel would be great, but overall we would stay here again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

jann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Well designed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

jon

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very poor staffing and attitude
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chantel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and retro. I loved the style. It was so comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were beyond cute and clean. It was modern with a 1950s feel. Everything was perfect! Haven’t seen such a unique hotel in a long time!! The only complaint was the WHITE CURTAINS that were almost see-through. The light from the parking lot all night and the morning sun was very frustrating for someone who likes dark.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

We had an issue with the tv and a staff member very patiently worked it out with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Newly refurbished, clean room, close to downtown. Only thing that I would change is the way the bedding is too short on the bed, and a loose towel hanger in the bath.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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