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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking
28 square metres
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
28 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
28 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
28 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking
37 square metres
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
37 square metres
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking
35 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking
28 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette
28 square metres
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hotel in Alamogordo with free breakfast and fitness center

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Business centre

Located in Alamogordo, The Classic Desert Aire Hotel is in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of Flickinger Center for Performing Arts and Toy Train Depot. This hotel is 14.3 mi (22.9 km) from White Sands National Park and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from New Mexico State University Alamogordo.

Make yourself at home in one of the 92 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, shopping on site, and a picnic area.

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Alamogordo? This hotel has 450 square feet (42 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Renovations & Closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 15 to May 31:

  • Swimming pool

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Fitness facilities
  • Shopping on site
  • Total number of rooms - 92
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Conference space
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free breakfast
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Business centre
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Swimming pool
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Smoke-free property
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Free WiFi
  • Conference space size (feet) - 450
  • Conference space size (meters) - 42
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Free self parking
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Free long-term parking
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Terrace
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast
  • Art gallery on site
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Vending machine
  • Uncovered parking
  • Off-street parking
  • Fence around pool

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , High-speed internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free long-term parking , Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Room Amenities

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel offers 92 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Alamogordo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Alarm clock
  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • High-speed internet access
  • Microwave
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Satellite TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Fan
  • Number of beds 2
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Lever door handles
  • Change of towels: Every number of days 3
  • Change of bed sheets: Every number of days 3

Where to Eat

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Nearby Things to do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Pool hoist on site

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 16.22 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Specific rooms only
  • Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

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 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 guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No lifts

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 5:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at midnight

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Pets cannot be left unattended

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Gloves are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are not provided with hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows sanitisation practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 16.22 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Best Western Desert Aire Motor
  • Best Western Desert Aire Motor Alamogordo
  • Best Western Desert Aire Motor Inn
  • Best Western Desert Aire Motor Inn Alamogordo
  • Magnuson Hotel Alamogordo
  • Magnuson Alamogordo
  • The Classic Desert Aire
  • Magnuson Hotel Suites Alamogordo
  • The Classic Desert Aire Hotel Hotel
  • The Classic Desert Aire Hotel Alamogordo
  • The Classic Desert Aire Hotel Hotel Alamogordo

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 02 to October 01.

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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