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The Imperial

2.5 star property

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Restaurant
Seasonal outdoor pool
Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Private kitchen
Reception
Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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701 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
  • Albuquerque Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • University of New Mexico
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • ABQ BioPark Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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About the area

Albuquerque

Located in Albuquerque (Huning Highland Historic District), The Imperial is within a 15-minute walk of University of New Mexico and Albuquerque Convention Center. .This motel is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Balloon Fiesta Park and 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from ABQ Uptown.
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What's nearby

  • Albuquerque Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of New Mexico - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of New Mexico Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • ABQ BioPark Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Old Town Plaza - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tucanos Brazilian Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪66 Diner - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪D G's Deli & Market - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Imperial

Motel with 3 restaurants, near University of New Mexico
The Imperial offers 56 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Cable television is provided. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 56 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the motel's many dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
The Imperial has 3 restaurants on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 31 to October 01

The Imperial Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 199 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Guenevere

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

A Retro Gem

This is a darling, fully refurbished Route 66 motor lodge that has retained the MCM charm while updating the entire property. Cute rooms have hard floors (HUGE PLUS), bathrooms are new, there's a fun pegboard shelf/open closet system, trendy decor and peaceful but energizing color scheme. You do have the *classic* motel wall unit AC that's kinda loud, but you can also think of it as white noise. The Dive bar is onsite, and The Spin is laundry/fitness/ice machine and water bottle filler--adorably designed. Right in the heart of downtown to Nob Hill. Staff were all friendly and fun, the vibe is funky, cool, and of course, RETRO.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Needs a counter in the bathroom

The place is beautiful, stylish and clean but my main issue was the bathroom did not have a counter to put my things (toiletries, brush, hair dryer, makeup, etc), there was barely enough sink room for a tooth brush but everything else had to sit on the floor and the bedroom also didn't have any dresser to set things either, just a couple of super tiny side tables. A bathroom counter would make all the difference.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

brien

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff welcomed us like old friends. They gave excellent tips on where to go and easiest way to move about the city. The retro renovations give it a cool vibe, look forward to returning in the future
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute retro motel. The restaurant was closed for maintenance which was a bummer.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

*

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice service
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Updated retro Route 66 motel. Clean, comfortable rooms. Coffee bar in motel check-in area. Staff are very friendly. Adjoining building features three food vendors serving delicious Latin, Salvadoran, and Vegan dishes. A bar is also onsite featuring local New Mexico beers and spirits. Also a few walkable dining options. A very cool set-up all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of my favorite stays. We stumbled upon this place on Expedia and initially I was hesitant due to the motel connotation, but the pictures of the property were very well done. And I was immediately impressed that it was even better in real life! Our room was clean, organized, and had real live plants inside! I have a couple more trips that bring me through ABQ this year and I know where I will be staying.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is a revamped old motel, it is cute and done well but for the price per room there should be more amenities. The restaurant has more vegan selection which required travel to get meals. The neighbor is rough and there are a lot of homeless which caused some safety concerns and we hear dogs barking for most of the time we were in our room. The water pressure in the shower was that of a drizzle, horrible. Convivence to the hospital was great but would likely not stay at the this facility again in the future based on safety and comfort concerns.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

Great hotel

Great room. Unique decor, route 66 style
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute motel! It is in the downtown area which was very busy. They have on site food options and coffee shop in the lobby. There are a few restaurants within walking distance and a couple of shops. There is a lot of road noise and the building is older so you definitely hear it. Our room was extremely clean, cleaner than any room I’ve ever stayed in. The beds are very firm which made sleeping a little difficult, but it is definitely worth staying.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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

Retro motel

This was a clean motel with a really neat retro vibe. It felt a lot like the 50’s with the decor theme but everything was fresh and clean. Very impressed and I would stay here again when visiting Albuquerque.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

gordon, trenton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat little retro motel. Staff was great. Dining options were great at the diner on property. For fans of breaking bad the crossroads motel is just a block away. Safe and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Their isn't much i didn't like about our stay. The area was great. Very walkable for food and the The Imperial itself has alot of upside. Food Court,Bar with Karaoke on Thursday's. I would recommend this place everyone. Rooms were awesome!!! Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrice C.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cutest retro vibe, friendly staff, comfy bed and room, super clean, fantastic food options especially the Latin cuisine. Empanadas and flan are a must have! Stairs only (no elevator) to second floor. Ground level desirable for accessibility needs, so book early because Imperial is popular. Looking forward to staying here again on our next road trip!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasantly Surprised Motel

The Motel that i would stay at again in a heartbeat. The staff was friendly and welcoming. The food hall filled up with visitors once karaoke startes.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great retro hotel. Very friendly and helpful staff. Room was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Granger

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel with mid-century decor charm!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean Loved the retro look and the bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Lots of amenities (gives Airbnb vibes, we stayed in the King Suite.) note: The sofa is a futon style, and does fold down, however, extremely uncomfortable. Great service, Chantelle took excellent care of us. She made us the best coffee while checking out. Downside: no luggage table, no shower caps, no robes, and very dim lighting (these were minor hiccups, we still had a comfortable stay.) Parking is limited (and free), however, we were still able to park our vehicle on-site, the walls are rather thin and we could hear the occupants TV into the morning hours. This hotel isn't in the most upscale part of town, however, great access to the freeway and walking distance to downtown, and not too far from Old Town. We would stay probably stay here again (if we were to return to the area), if they are able to maintain the same level of cleanliness and service.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harrison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a nicely renovated property, upscale but a throwback to the classic Route 66 feel. It was nearby downtown ABQ enough that I could walk there so it was a perfect stop along the main drag.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

haley

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jann

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

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, bed was a little hard but other then that it was great. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025