The Imperial

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
701 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
  • Albuquerque Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • University of New Mexico
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • ABQ BioPark Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Albuquerque

Located in Albuquerque (Huning Highland Historic District), The Imperial is within a 15-minute walk of University of New Mexico and Albuquerque Convention Center. .This motel is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Balloon Fiesta Park and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from ABQ BioPark Zoo.

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
  • ‪66 Diner - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tucanos Brazilian Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪JC's New York Pizza Dept - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Imperial

Motel with 3 restaurants, near University of New Mexico
The Imperial offers 56 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Cable television is provided. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 56 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the motel's many dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
The Imperial has 3 restaurants on site.

Languages

English

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

Pets not 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 31 to October 01

The Imperial Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 170 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gene

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

Remodeled Motel In A Great Location

We were impressed with the remodel done on this property. It is in a great location and has laundry. We will definitely stay here again when in Albuquerque!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

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

Great place, but book directly with motel!

This was so nicely renovated a right on Route 66 (Central Avenue). The staff was great, even Amanda, a cleaner there took lots of time to tell us info about Albuquerque! There are 3 restaurants on the property. The Venezuelan food was delicious! DON’T book through hotels.com! They charged me $28 above what the hotel said went through as a charge.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

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

Nice nostalgic

Great remodel. Quiet and comfortable. Easy to get to the convention center and back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrick

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

Nice place to stay

The hotel was great and the room felt so inviting and comfortable I was disappointed that the hotel bar was closed on a Friday evening and I had to go elsewhere to have a drink. If your bar is going to be closed especially on a Friday night, you may want to let your customers know upon check in
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrick

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel stay

This hotel is amazing. I love the atmosphere and the decor was amazing as well. I can’t wait to use the pool this summer. Hotel staff were great However, the hotel bar shut down early on a Friday evening. A little disappointed especially for a Friday evening
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the remodel!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura, rockton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An honest review- room was very clean. Check in and out was easy. There are a few restaurants within walking distance. Nice bed (soft mattress) and pillows. Quite a bit of traffic noise all night long, something to keep in mind if you're a light sleeper, but overall a very nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a fun and quirky motel. Colorful, updated, clean, and convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tymothy Mulcahey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Fantastic!

This motel was fantastic. I’m always leary of “motels” and usually bypass them, but this one was very clean, well lit, and the staff was amazing. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Larry

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
AC unit so noisy had to leave and stay somewhere else. Could not sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

joyce

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Disturbances during the night, yelling, fighting. Seemed unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty rooms and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harrison

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

Perfect

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute and super clean motel. Would definitely stay here again. Best deal in Albuquerque!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudi

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

Fun retro place with great staff

Super cute hotel with the retro vibe. Very comfortable bed. And the staff at the front desk/coffee shop were super friendly, very cheerful, and very helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff super friendly and knowledgeable. Motel is comfortable and clean. Definitely recommend for a non chain experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clay, cornelius

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025