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The Imperial

2.5 star property
Motel with 3 restaurants, near University of New Mexico

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Restaurant
Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Free WiFi
Seasonal outdoor pool
Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker
Reception
In the heart of Huning Highland Historic District, The Imperial is a vibrant retreat. Relax in the outdoor pool or unwind with a drink at the bar, and enjoy meals at one of three on-site restaurants. With laundry facilities and free self parking, your stay is sure to be hassle-free.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (8)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor seasonal pool

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Dishwasher
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
701 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87102

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

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tucanos Brazilian Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪66 Diner - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Imperial

The Imperial offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of University of New Mexico and Albuquerque Convention Center. You can splash around at the seasonal outdoor pool, visit one of the 3 restaurants for a bite to eat, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, ABQ Uptown and Isleta Amphitheater are within a short drive.

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Fees & policies

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from May 31 to October 01

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Frequently asked questions

Does The Imperial offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Imperial does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Imperial ?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Imperial ?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Imperial ?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Imperial ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at The Imperial ?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but The Downs Racetrack and Casino (9-min drive) and Sandia Casino (13-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at The Imperial and nearby?

The Imperial has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near The Imperial ?

Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants.

What's the area around The Imperial like?

The Imperial is a short 14-minute walk from University of New Mexico and 14 minutes' walk from Albuquerque Convention Center.

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Reviews

The Imperial Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable bed, clean room, Reliable internet, great pool and laundry facilities!! The desk staff were very kind & helpful
Johanna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable

Old fashioned motel. Clean and comfortable. Would definitely recommend
Julie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome hotel. Quaint, quiet, affordable and fun.
Lauren, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was really friendly. Room was cozy and clean.
Scott, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nicely remodeled motel with comfy bed.

A nicely remodeled motel with comfortable bed. Would stay here again.
Javier, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The hotel was great but the location is scary fore a solo traveler
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hip Route 66 Renovation

Love this modern renovation on Route 66. Great job all around!!! Beautiful pool area, food court, even the parking lot is adorable! Lobby has a coffee shop too :)
Cassandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect Stay

A absolutely WONDERFUL place to stay! Our room was really cute, super clean, and the bed was so comfortable! The pool area is awesome, and there are a few places to eat/have coffee/yummy yummy cocktails right outside your door (including vegan options). The staff was super welcoming, friendly, and helpful! After a rough day on a long road trip, we had to change plans last minute and found this hotel, which really felt like a happy accident because we loved it so much. Would absolutely stay here again and again!
Lauren, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very friendly and extremely helpful and very accommodating. Housekeeping offered to help take our bags to our car. You just don’t get friendly service like that anymore. The room was spotless. It was so cute and adorable and so retro, we just absolutely loved it. The coffee is great too.!
Valorie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I had a pleasant stay. Nice location.
Bryan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Well located, clean and well appointed. Old town, city, and stores are within a few miles. There was very loud music in the pool all afternoon on Sunday that could be heard even with windows closed. The staff did not give a good orientation to the area but they were pleasant. Overall this is a good find.
katherine, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hidden Gem

A Downtown Albuquerque hidden gem. I’ve stayed here multiple time and it is a clean, quaint, and comfortable property with all the amenities. The location of the property provides easy access to nightlife, restaurants, shopping and historical locations. Above all, the bed are so comfortable!
Joab, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The bed was very comfortable and the room was charming!
margaret, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I really enjoyed staying at The Imperial in Albuquerque this past week. My stay was short and lasted only a day, but nonetheless, The Imperial showed out. The room we stayed in was clean and had the most comfortable beds. The staff was great, and the place was genuinely the nicest motel I have stayed in.
Diana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Helpful Staff avoids disaster.

The staff was very helpful. For some reason they had not received my reservation from Hotels.com. It was confirmed to me in the morning but when I arrived 8 hours later they had no record. The staff was very helpful and got me a room and said they would correct the error with Hotels.com. What could have been a disaster they worked to make this a positive experience. This is my third stay here in the last 5 months and I think that says it all about staying here.
Gregory, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous restoration of a Route 66 landmark
Elmo, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly receptionist, very cute modern deco and the cleanness.
vivien, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Cool retro environment. Very comfortable bed. Latte bar in office with some pastries. Very friendly staff. Restaurant across the street was so yummy. Friday pool party. Restaurant on the property but only open certain days. Will be staying here every time i come through to and from Denver.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Safe and quiet
Joe C, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

was very clean and the room was nice I just wish the bar was a little better.
Johnathan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Limited walkable places to eat however a very short drive plenty to chose by the university Not so good area outside hotel property
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, staff was polite and very professional
Amanda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel with fun, reto look. Friendly staff. On site bar and restaurant with great Taco/Margarita restaurant across the street. We highly recommend this property!
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was awesome, absolutely loved the hardwood floors and it was so clean
Duaina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel

I liked the staff, room, bed and bathroom. It's an old hotel that has been remodeled and they did a good job. I'll go back again when in Albuquerque.
Bruce, 1-night trip