The Imperial

Property class: 2.5
Motel with 3 restaurants, near University of New Mexico

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At The Imperial , you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of New Mexico and ABQ Uptown. After visiting the 24-hour fitness center for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at one of the 3 restaurants or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater and Kirtland Air Force Base are within a short drive.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (9)

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

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free self parking
$101 nightly
The total price is $117
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and wall-mounted plants.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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A modern bedroom with a bed, a blue sofa, a white coffee table, and a TV.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

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

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A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and multiple pillows. The room features a green accent wall with a geometric pattern and a white ceiling.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk, and chairs.

1 King Bed

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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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
  • Sunshine Theater - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Albuquerque Civic Plaza - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • ABQ BioPark Zoo - 5 min drive - 2.7 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
  • ‪66 Diner - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪JC's New York Pizza Department - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Imperial

  • At The Imperial , you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of New Mexico and ABQ Uptown. After visiting the 24-hour fitness center for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at one of the 3 restaurants or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater and Kirtland Air Force Base are within a short drive.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 56 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 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
    • $100 incidental credit card authorization required upon arrival in addition to room and tax

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

What to do

  • Winery tours nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Premium digital channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 15 to April 30:
  • Swimming pool

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

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

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
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 and a 24-hour fitness center.

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 in Huning Highland Historic District, a short 9-minute drive from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and 14 minutes' walk from University of New Mexico.

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Reviews

The Imperial Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurants and food options were fantastic, offering a variety of choices and great dining experiences. (41 reviews)
  • The pool area is awesome, clean, and a great place to relax. (12 reviews)
  • The gym had an outstanding treadmill and well-equipped facilities. (4 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay! Very fun place to stop at in a great location.
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10/10 Exceptional

The motel was great! Perfectly located, clean, comfortable, and the staff was so kind.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great spot with an excellent staff. Clean rooms, nice amenities like the pool, on site bar and free self-service laundry in the spin room. (Bring your own detergent). Really couldn’t ask for more. Will most certainly stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, friendly staff, big and comfortable bed with a ton of pillows (just the way we like it), originally decorated in mid-century modern, daily housekeeping, reception combined with cafe so mornings were well-caffeinated.
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. A decent bar and food on site. Live plants in the room was a nice touch. Front office coffee was delicious. The staff i comm
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and comfy. Staff very helpful. A great place to stay close to the hospital
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10/10 Exceptional

Great little coffee shop in the reception area, pool party with DJ when we stayed. Cute clean room and comfy beds.
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10/10 Exceptional

Love this remodeled retro motel along old route 66! Rooms are beautiful, stylish, and very clean. Front desk/coffee shop staff very friendly. Wish we could have used the pool but we had to leave too early in the morning to use it. Would definitely stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Really nice room, with charm. Comfortable bed & pillows. 10/10 would recommend.
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8/10 Very good

The hotel was really nice for the price we paid. Was a fun decor, the room was clean and the free coffee was really good.
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed here on our way to California, and on our way back. Clean and comfortable. If you want a complimentary breakfast, they do NOT provide one, otherwise it lives up to its ratings.
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10/10 Exceptional

Convenient, friendly, good little gym, and nice to have interesting food options.
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a nice stay it was clean and the room was so cute . I will definitely book again .
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room nice staff great coffee
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10/10 Exceptional

Great little Motel, good location in the city.
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10/10 Exceptional

Our room was clean and well appointed! Comfy bed, lots of space to put things and spread out. The food area was amazing (we had the Thai and loved it) and the bar had great drinks and excellent service. Really fun!
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10/10 Exceptional

Super cute! I love the retro vibe! Staff was friendly! The rooms are clean!
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10/10 Exceptional

The Imperial was a fun breath of fresh air for our 3-day weekend. What a creative concept. Our room was squeaky clean, which is a big deal to us, but all of the other areas were sparkling as well. We ate at the food court and enjoyed the Dive Bar twice during our weekend, and it was nice to be able to stay on the property and not have to drive anywhere.
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the little dinner and cafe attached up front, friendly staff, and a great location
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent, newly renovated small motel in Central Avenue.
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10/10 Exceptional

This was a great value for our overnight stay. Fantastic restaurants only a block or two away and easy access to the airport.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, good parking, hot water, nice reading light.
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10/10 Exceptional

Cool retro furnishings and ambience and so clean and even had live plants in the room. Would certainly stay here again!
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10/10 Exceptional

easy to park. Super cute decor. Fun restaurants on the property.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic. Lively, and helpful staff. Cleanliness is a top priority 👌