Holiday Inn Express - Balloon Fiesta Park by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque

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Free buffet breakfast
Indoor pool
Exterior
Exterior
Suite, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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5401 Alameda Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM, 87113
  • Balloon Fiesta Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Sandia Casino
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • ABQ Uptown
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm & Mobil, Accessible Tub)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Albuquerque

Balloon Fiesta Park - North I-25 stay.Your stay at this Balloon Fiesta Park - North I-25 hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Balloon Fiesta Park and Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum. BPO Hospital and Adobe Theater are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Balloon Fiesta Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sandia Casino - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Cottonwood Mall - 9 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • ABQ Uptown - 11 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • University of New Mexico - 11 min drive - 9.1 miles

Getting around

  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 16 min drive
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tin Can Alley ABQ - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Reforma - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express - Balloon Fiesta Park by IHG

Hotel near Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque
As a guest of Holiday Inn Express - Balloon Fiesta Park by IHG, you'll find an indoor pool, a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. A business center and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is available. Event space at this hotel measures 603 square feet (56 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express - Balloon Fiesta Park by IHG also features multilingual staff, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a fireplace in the lobby.

This Albuquerque hotel is smoke free.

  • 62 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 603 sq ft of conference space
  • 56 sq m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express - Balloon Fiesta Park by IHG offers 62 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

This Albuquerque hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per stay

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6 AM to 11 PM.
  • 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.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Holiday Inn Express - Balloon Fiesta Park by IHG.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express - Balloon Fiesta Park by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express - Balloon Fiesta Park by IHG is 12.2 mi (17-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 Holiday Inn Express - Balloon Fiesta Park by IHG?

As of Sep 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express - Balloon Fiesta Park by IHG on Sep 19, 2025 start from $155.8, 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 Holiday Inn Express - Balloon Fiesta Park by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express - Balloon Fiesta Park by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Express - Balloon Fiesta Park by IHG offer free breakfast?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express - Balloon Fiesta Park by IHG offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express - Balloon Fiesta Park by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Sandia Casino (4-min drive) and Santa Ana Star Casino (13-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express - Balloon Fiesta Park by IHG?

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

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express - Balloon Fiesta Park by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Holiday Inn Express - Balloon Fiesta Park by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express - Balloon Fiesta Park by IHG features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6 AM to 11 PM.

Does Holiday Inn Express - Balloon Fiesta Park by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express - Balloon Fiesta Park by IHG to downtown Albuquerque?

Holiday Inn Express - Balloon Fiesta Park by IHG is 7.8 mi away from Albuquerque.

Reviews

Holiday Inn Express - Balloon Fiesta Park by IHG Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 354 out of 875 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 875 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 875 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 875 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 875 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kaitlyn

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

Great location for our stay

The front desk staff was always very friendly and helpful. The overall cleanliness around the hotel was great however the room itself could have been cleaned better especially the shower. The housekeeping situation throughout our entire 4 day stay was super frustrating too!! The first day there they woke us trying to come in just a few minutes after 8am then the next day they never even came by the 3rd day they came in and only took the towels and left new towels. Then the 4th day (day of check out) even with the do not disturb on they tried coming in a few minutes after 8am again. Breakfast was good but not as great as we've come to expect from Holiday Inn again just seems to be depending on staff working that day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff went the extra mile to help me. I very much appreciated the comfortable bed, the tasty breakfast, and the kindness of the people manning the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Brittney

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was a homeless person hanging around the parking lot. Only 1 luggage cart. There was a k cup left in the coffee machine, someones eyelashes left on the wall. It just was not a great experience in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joselin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olimpia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have no Cleanimg service, we stay two Days And they don’t clean the room after first day
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the balloon fiesta. Hotel is very clean and neat.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

brad

Liked: Room comfort
Hair in shower and on floor by toilet. Couldn't turn off light by TV, called front desk, they hung up on me. Called again, she refused to answer. Slept with a towel over my eyes, problem solved. Bed comfortable, area safe. Not a terrible stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jacqueline

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, Bad part of city, Didn’t feel safe
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angel

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

no show no call

there was no breakfast on Sunday and no hot water on Saturday night no one was on front office on Sunday they mention kitchen in front desk call in sick no one to talk on complain of terrible service on the weekend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very impressed with the overall of the room, very clean, comfortable and very modern. Very good location to stay if going to the Rainbow Ryders. The proximity is incredible, only 5 mins walk.Traveled to enjoy a night before my activity in the hot air balloon. The international breakfast was very good with many choices. Staff very knowledgeable and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would have a liked a dog area. Check-in quick and easy! Special request was fulfilled.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Janice

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
It was a little pricey for that type of property. I would say it should’ve been 1/3 the price for that place! Plus they overcharged my card by $50 of what I was quoted. The front desk guy was not a friendly person, he didn’t even tell me which direction the room/elevators were. I hope they give me my refund!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and professional staff from the front desk to kitchen staff and cleaning staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
the room was spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

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

2/10 Terrible

Karla

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible experience , no hot water, and no breakfast for two days , I decided to leave
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Karl

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was dirty they don’t pick up the trash. The bathroom had hair stuck in the drain, there was dark spots on the walls. I won’t stay there again and won’t recommend staying there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gilbert

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No breakfast available and no hot water
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025