The Imperial

2.5 star property
Motel with 3 restaurants, near University of New Mexico

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$228
includes taxes & fees
26 June - 27 June

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Dishwasher
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Albuquerque

At The Imperial you'll be 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. .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 ABQ BioPark Zoo 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
  • 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
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. Cable televisions are provided. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

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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

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

  • 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
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. 

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 23 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Imperial on 26 Jun 2025 start from NZ$228.25, 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.

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. 144 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 175 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

jann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, bed was a little hard but other then that it was great. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jerome

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was unique , nothing fancy . Comfy bed and the staff was amazing ! Might stay again not a bad choice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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