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The Imperial

2.5 star property

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A modern interior with a large window overlooking a pool area, bar seating, and a building with a sign.
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A modern room with two green leather chairs, large windows with orange curtains, and a colorful mural on the wall.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with a white fence and a flat roof.
A modern living room with a blue sofa and armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug

Explore the area

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701 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
  • Place, The Whittlesey House
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Albuquerque Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, University of New Mexico
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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
(79 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

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
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 1 King Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory-foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 King Bed

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Albuquerque

The Imperial places you in the centre of Albuquerque, 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. .Enjoy the gym and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Huning Highland Historic District motel include ABQ BioPark Zoo and ABQ Uptown.
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What's nearby

  • The Whittlesey House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 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
  • 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 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪66 Diner - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Imperial

The Imperial offers its guests a fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

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

  • Gym
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Phone

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
$100 incidental credit card authorisation required upon arrival in addition to room and tax

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 31 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Imperial on 19 Aug 2026 start from AU$179, 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. 410 out of 538 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 538 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 538 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 538 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 538 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room nice staff great coffee
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little Motel, good location in the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the little dinner and cafe attached up front, friendly staff, and a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, newly renovated small motel in Central Avenue.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great value for our overnight stay. Fantastic restaurants only a block or two away and easy access to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good parking, hot water, nice reading light.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool retro furnishings and ambience and so clean and even had live plants in the room. Would certainly stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
easy to park. Super cute decor. Fun restaurants on the property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lissette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful motel!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff and room amenities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fun place! The front desk, Mariah, was welcoming and very helpful. Clean rooms with a retro decor that was really charming. Great value and would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great! We will be returning
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tamar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this motel. Vintage look ‘works’ and good choices are fabulous!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly staff. Very very clean property and grounds. Very cool retro hotel. Restaurants on site were also great and reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We LOVED our stay! Thanks so much for everything. C and D
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yulissa

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Grey

Very courteous staff; typical motel property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old fashion motel & decor.cheerful 1950's vibe. Got in too late to try food or beverages but it was a good quiet nights rest.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mireille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff and maintenance folks were always helpful and pleasant. Very clean and comfortable. Interesting retro throwback in the remodeling. Recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Serrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best & Cleanest Motel I ever been to Bar, food, coffee , one stop shops beds are so freaking comfortable . Very cutesy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a gem of a place. New/modern yet maintains the original charm of the period it was built. A really fun place to stay, great staff, near everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean room, courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

MELISSA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026