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The Imperial

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

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Restaurant
Reception
Seasonal outdoor pool
Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen
Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Private 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
  • Place, Albuquerque Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, University of New Mexico
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, ABQ BioPark Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, 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
(28 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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Albuquerque

At The Imperial you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like University of New Mexico and Albuquerque Convention Center. Highlights at this motel include 3 restaurants, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a banquet hall. Added amenities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Huning Highland Historic District motel include ABQ Uptown and Isleta Amphitheater.
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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
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tucanos Brazilian Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪66 Diner - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Imperial

Motel with 3 restaurants, near University of New Mexico
There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. 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. Cable televisions are provided. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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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

  • No pets 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
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. 

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 31 May and close on 01 October.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Imperial ?

The Imperial offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Imperial ?

Yep, The Imperial has a free self car park.

Does The Imperial have a pool?

The Imperial has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from May 31 to October 01.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Imperial ?

No, The Imperial does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Imperial ?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 3 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Imperial ?

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

Are pets allowed at The Imperial ?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

The Imperial Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 182 out of 222 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 222 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 222 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 222 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 222 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Anahi

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonnie

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

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a pleasant stay. Nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

vivien

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly receptionist, very cute modern deco and the cleanness.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limited walkable places to eat however a very short drive plenty to chose by the university Not so good area outside hotel property
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
was very clean and the room was nice I just wish the bar was a little better.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was very comfortable and the room was charming!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duaina

Travelled with group
It was awesome, absolutely loved the hardwood floors and it was so clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

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

8/10 Good

eric

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, staff was polite and very professional
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Tastefully Renovated Route 66 Motel

I had a great stay at the Imperial! It has been recently renovated with a focus on everything cool about Route 66. The rooms are EXTREMELY clean and comfortable. They have everything to make guests feel at home. Free laundry, the lobby doubles as a trendy coffee shop (and it’s open late), and local fast-casual restaurants on premises. The staff walks around the premises to make sure everything is in good order. Places on Central can be hit or miss, but this one is definitely a hit!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So here’s the thing: I didn’t stay here. I got here as planned and saw it was an all-open hallway (exterior) hotel. I simply won’t stay in one. But while I was there trying to figure out what to do, I took note of the exceptional cleanliness, state of good repair, cheerful nature of the grounds, and the best part: the staff were all wonderful. The front desk associate cancelled my room for me with no hesitation or attitude, very accommodating, and entirely sweet. Were it not for this hard and fast rule about exterior rooms, I suspect the rest of the stay would have been equally excellent. My deep thanks to the Imperial for their hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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