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Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Old Town Plaza

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)
BBQ/picnic area
Reception
Outdoor pool, open 7 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
The current price is AU$206
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July

Explore the area

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1015 Rio Grande Blvd Nw, Albuquerque, NM, 87104
  • Old Town Plaza
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Albuquerque Convention Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • ABQ BioPark Zoo
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Shower Only)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Shower Only)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Albuquerque

At Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Old Town Plaza and Albuquerque Museum. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and LCD TVs. .The restaurant, Wild Avocado, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, gym, Hot tub and pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour business centre and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 6 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this West Old Town hotel include New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science and Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.

What's nearby

  • Old Town Plaza - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Indian Pueblo Cultural Center - 1 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Albuquerque Convention Center - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • University of New Mexico - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • ABQ BioPark Zoo - 6 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 12 min drive
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baskin-Robbins - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ponderosa Brewing - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cutbow Coffee Roastology - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪D. H. LESCOMBES WINERY & BISTRO - Old Town Albuquerque - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

Hotel with free parking, near Old Town Plaza
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 2497 square feet (232 square metres) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn. An area shuttle within 1 mi and A roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) are free. Self parking is free.

This Albuquerque hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 173 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 2497 sq ft of conference space
  • 232 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1972
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn offers 173 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Albuquerque hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary weekday newspapers and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free return airport shuttle from 7 AM to 10 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free area shuttle up to 1 mi
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 15 for adults and USD 5 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Wild Avocado

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Fenced pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,497 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in shower (84 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (86 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1972
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 100
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • An off-lead area is available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 20 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 25 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 15 for adults and USD 5 to 15 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 100 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 30 mi (48.28 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 30 mi (48.28 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM
  • Up to 3 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Best Western Plus Rio Grande
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Albuquerque
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
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Rio Grande Best Western
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Hotel Albuquerque
Best Western Albuquerque
Albuquerque Best Western
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn?

Yep, Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn?

As of 10 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn on 6 July 2025 start from AU$205.97, 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 Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn have a pool?

Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 7 AM to 10 PM.

Is Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and laundry facilities, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn is a hit with families.

Does Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order brekkie is available daily from 6 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 7 AM - 10 PM on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn?

Dogs are welcome at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn, with dog exercise areas on offer.

Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 639 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1007 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel, the check in was super easy and they signed me up to get free breakfast which I wasn’t expecting, and then the bartender was wonderful and shared some insightful ideas for our trip to death valley
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Wonderful!

Our stay was wonderful! Will stay again if we’re ever in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was nice, clean and comfortable. Very pleasant and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Smiles everywhere

Very nice Best Western. Excellent customer service and cleanliness. I took one star off on comfort because we are from a small town and the hotel had quite a bit of traffic noise. I realize that’s not within their control.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Peggy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and comfortable. The free breakfast (I am a Best Western member) was amazing. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Val

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Our stay at Ft. Morgan the night before was awesome so this was just not quite as nice. But it was still good and the free breakfast with membership was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a little tedious to get into the parking lot. However the staff were very friendly. The room was clean, bed comfortable. They have a restaurant in the hotel we ate at it was good and the waitress was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The dog run/park was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Clean and safe

Clean, safe and restaurant on site Exactly what was needed in an unknown town off the i40.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry, GALLUP

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is right off I-40. The breakfast was made-to-order, and the pet-friendly room was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary, Dillon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Can't think of anything I would want them to improve upon!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy, Green Bay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is located off interstate and close to Albuquerque Old Town. Hotel has a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner. Parking lot is well lit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly, fast check in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rogelio

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

2/10 Terrible

Philip

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I could not sleep because of the thin walls. The property is dingy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Very pleased!

Excellent place, very well maintained and clean. comfortable pillows, bedding and mattress. Quiet even next to highway! would recommend and would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place conveniently located by Old Town. We’ve stayed here many times over the years. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Hotel very clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

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

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
They were both heated so you could use them during winter time but the staff never unlocked them to be used. I I only booked the hotel for those amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025