The Imperial

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is AU$187
includes taxes & fees
1 June - 2 June

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
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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About the area

Albuquerque

The Imperial places you in the centre of Albuquerque, steps from Fresenius Medical Care at Lovelace Medical Center and within a short 5-minute stroll of The Whittlesey House. 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 University of New Mexico and ABQ Uptown.

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

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪66 Diner - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tucanos Brazilian Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪JC's New York Pizza Department - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Imperial

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 and a hairdryer. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. Televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium digital 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Imperial ?

As of 2 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Imperial on 1 June 2026 start from AU$187, 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.

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.

What makes The Imperial a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus memory foam beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Imperial .

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.

The Imperial Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 325 out of 414 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 414 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 414 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 414 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 414 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless. The whole place had a very cool vibe. Would definitely stay her again the next time I’m in Albuquerque.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Peter, CHICAGO

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rima

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff. Room very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is beautiful and very very clean. My only complaint is there was almost no parking for regular cars. There are a few compact car spots but my vehicle cannot fit there. That definitely needs to be remedied. There should at least be enough parking spaces for the hotel guests. People who that are visiting for other reasons should be parking on the street.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is cute and cozy, I Iove to check out the remodeled motels in alb. The color scheme and theme in general, absolutely loved. The only thing we didn’t enjoy was the super firm bed, felt like we were sleeping on the floor. Overall, great place and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charles M

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Byanca, lovington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a hidden gem! Central location, close to lots of restaurants - many on site- and an easy drive to Old Town. Rooms are great - they thought of everything you'd need and it's newly updated. Asked for restaurant recommendations upon check in and OMG the two she recommended were phenomenal (Cocina Azul and M'Tuccis). Everyone we talked to on the property was kind and courteous and made our stay seamless.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

David, Minneapolis

It was in transition to chage names.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The entire property is a treat. I wish there was a microwave in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Yulissa, Tecate

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and great service for the price since is a downtown area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
night manager was good. Initial room had hair and pubic hair all over bed. moved to diferent room--pillowcase had blood, other pillowcase had shoe print on it. phone line from room to front office was off-line, includign cell to front office. night manager said she's contact management about it, and get back to us--never heard back. would actually appreciate refund. bad experience in middle of night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5 star customer service and super cute room. We will definitely be back. Great concept with local food businesses on site. Also great location off 25 and in EDo!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The folks at the front desk were awesome. A problem with the tv was quickly solved by the maintenance gentleman who was professional and knowledgeable. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Glen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yasmani did a wonderful job preparing our room for us and I had great interactions with Noah the evening night clerk and morning clerk that made us a lovely latte and matcha. I can’t remember her name but she was stellar, very helpful.Very cute merchandise and all of the spaces were clean. I clean for a living. Great location for activities around the town, we experienced the chile drop about 10 minutes away. We can’t wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025