Comfort Suites Albuquerque/North Journal Center

2.5 star property

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Free buffet breakfast
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior
1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board
Lobby

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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5251 San Antonio Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109
  • Place, ITT Technical Institute
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, BPO Hospital
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Cliff's Amusement Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Albuquerque

With a stay at Comfort Suites Albuquerque/North Journal Center, you'll be centrally located in Albuquerque, a 5-minute drive from Balloon Fiesta Park and 10 minutes from University of New Mexico. .This hotel is 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from Kirtland Air Force Base and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Cliff's Amusement Park.

What's nearby

  • ITT Technical Institute - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • BPO Hospital - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Gruet Winery - 1 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Cliff's Amusement Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • La Luz Trail - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 13 min drive
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sadie's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Comfort Suites Albuquerque/North Journal Center

Hotel in Albuquerque with an indoor pool and free breakfast
Comfort Suites Albuquerque/North Journal Center offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 70 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Your bed comes with premium bedding, and all rooms are furnished with sofa beds. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (81 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay films
  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 25.00 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • 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.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

Property is also known as

Comfort Suites Albuquerque
Comfort Suites Hotel Albuquerque
Comfort Suites North Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Park Hotel
Comfort Suites North Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Park Albuquerque

Comfort Suites Albuquerque/North Journal Center Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 151 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

stan

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Room was spacious and comfortable. Not as clean as I would have liked. Used soap in the shower and the coffee machine was not clean Breakfast was ok At 8 they were out of some options and had no intention of replenishing The elevator definitely needed attention
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We stayed in a newly renovated room- the tiling around bathtub was poorly done. We loved the decoration and furniture in the room Breakfast was one of the best we have had. Lots of choice. Staff person over seeing the breakfast couldn’t do enough to help us. She was very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our floor was recently remodeled, but I am not sure whether they were aware of a possible roof leak in room 304, at the east wall, right corner of the room. It looks like it has made the wallpaper run, and when you see things like that, you do worry about potential mold. I would stay again; the price was reasonable. I have a feeling we only got this price because of renovations, but I hope they try to stay somewhat close to that price. Waffles make or something blew the fusses in the food area, and they would prefer frozen chopped potatoes instead of saggy hash brown patties. The staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room is fine! Nothing fancy does job. Staff at check in great. Breakfast was where the failed. Only one lady. All food out and we were not there right at closing. All tables full of people waiting on food. She was changing the tv channel. One lady to cook for whole hotel not smart.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gerardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a good stay great staff it has a bit of a smell but it may be due to being an older building. The only issue I have is I received a call day of to be told we were overbooked so our 2 bed stay became 1.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Breakfast was good, but, wasn't stocked in a very timely manner. Staff seemed more preoccupied with their phones and balloons. Room seemed very overpriced in comparison with amenities and condition of room. It was probably priced this way in concert with the Balloon Festival that was going on.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Barbra, Oklahoma City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly. The pool and hot tub were clean, the room was clean. The door to our room was difficult to open.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

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

Satisfied customer!

I went to Albuquerque for a family event and i always love staying here. The staff is very friendly, the hotel is clean and very comfortable. I do not always use the gym but when i do im always satisfied with the cleanliness of it. I feel like my overall stay is always amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just remodeled all is new
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In town visiting family. Convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elvita

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was outstanding...sincerely concerned about our satisfaction.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paula

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was not operational...
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean rooms and nice staff. Could use some updates
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Juanita

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Someone was smoking pot on our floor. Staff in the kitchen was rude and there wasn't really anything for breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Cleanliness
Severly needs updating
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

DeAnna

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The entry way smells like vomit. My sister in law found a roach in her bathroom. The toilet in our initial room wouldn’t flush so we were moved to a different room. The bolt lock on my sister in law’s initial room wouldn’t unlock so her door wouldn’t shut so they were moved to a different room. The staff however are very friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
the hotel was being rehabed but expedia did not let us know no pool no hot tub it was torn up that was the reason we booked it very disapointed in expedia
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

It’s a mess under renovation

This hotel is being renovated. It is a mess. The breakfast was not good The eggs tasted like plastic and all of the bread products were dried out . It would have been nice to know that they are being renovated and in a big mess before we booked it. Hopefully they can get it put back together and serve a edible breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Andre'

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was simple.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025