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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 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(60 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
  • Sunshine Theater - 12 min walk - 0.7 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 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Imperial on May 10, 2026 start from $125, 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. 328 out of 421 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 421 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 421 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 421 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 421 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean room, courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

DeAnn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was soooo cute & so clean! Great job on bringing a motel on Route 66 back to life! Such a fun and vibrant property! Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jerrick

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a gem of a place. New/modern yet maintains the original charm of the period it was built. A really fun place to stay, great staff, near everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Douglas

We didn't even go inside The outside looked very sketchy. The pictures on Hotels. Com are misleading
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Suada, Matawan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Grey

Traveled with partner
Very courteous staff; typical motel property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erick

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless. The whole place had a very cool vibe. Would definitely stay her again the next time I’m in Albuquerque.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Peter, CHICAGO

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is beautiful and very very clean. My only complaint is there was almost no parking for regular cars. There are a few compact car spots but my vehicle cannot fit there. That definitely needs to be remedied. There should at least be enough parking spaces for the hotel guests. People who that are visiting for other reasons should be parking on the street.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is cute and cozy, I Iove to check out the remodeled motels in alb. The color scheme and theme in general, absolutely loved. The only thing we didn’t enjoy was the super firm bed, felt like we were sleeping on the floor. Overall, great place and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charles M

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Byanca, lovington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a hidden gem! Central location, close to lots of restaurants - many on site- and an easy drive to Old Town. Rooms are great - they thought of everything you'd need and it's newly updated. Asked for restaurant recommendations upon check in and OMG the two she recommended were phenomenal (Cocina Azul and M'Tuccis). Everyone we talked to on the property was kind and courteous and made our stay seamless.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

David, Minneapolis

It was in transition to chage names.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The entire property is a treat. I wish there was a microwave in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025