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ARRIVE Albuquerque

4.0 star property
Travelers can experience the best of New Mexico's largest city from this central hotel with its outdoor pool just minutes from historic Old Town Plaza

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Located near ABQ BioPark Zoo and Old Town Plaza, ARRIVE Albuquerque welcomes you to a vibrant retreat. Unwind with a coffee or cocktail at the bar, enjoy dry cleaning services, and savor meals at the on-site restaurant. With an outdoor pool and luggage storage available, guests have praised this hotel’s helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

The King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

The King ADA

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Double | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

The Double

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

The Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Renovated in 2025
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

The Suite ADA

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Renovated in 2025
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
717 Central Avenue Northwest, Albuquerque, NM, 87102

What's nearby

  • El Rey Theater - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Albuquerque Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • ABQ BioPark Zoo - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Old Town Plaza - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • University of New Mexico - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 13 min walk
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ex Novo Brewing Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Hana - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Launchpad - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Castle Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Oni - ‬4 min walk

About this property

ARRIVE Albuquerque

Upscale hotel remodeled in 2025 and located near Albuquerque Convention Center
Located close to ABQ BioPark Zoo and Old Town Plaza, ARRIVE Albuquerque provides a poolside bar, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, DWTNR Cocktail Bar, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and happy hour. Free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour gym are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and multilingual staff
Room features
All 137 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hair dryers
  • 50-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Secured, uncovered valet parking on site (USD 28.21 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite valet parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 10 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • DWTNR Cocktail Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (66 inch wide door)
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1965
  • Renovated entire property - February 2025
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 30 lbs per pet)
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
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 20 per person
  • Uncovered valet parking fee: USD 28.21 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Blue-Albuquerque Downtown
Hotel Blue Albuquerque
Blue Albuquerque
Hotel Blue Albuquerque Downtown
The Hotel Blue
ARRIVE Albuquerque Hotel
ARRIVE Albuquerque Albuquerque
ARRIVE Albuquerque Hotel Albuquerque

Frequently asked questions

Does ARRIVE Albuquerque have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is ARRIVE Albuquerque pet-friendly?

Yes, ARRIVE Albuquerque allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 30 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 28.21 per night.

What time is check-in at ARRIVE Albuquerque?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at ARRIVE Albuquerque?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ARRIVE Albuquerque located?

Located in Downtown Albuquerque, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Albuquerque Convention Center and ABQ BioPark Zoo. Old Town Plaza and University of New Mexico are also within 2 mi (3 km). Alvarado Transportation Center is 13 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

ARRIVE Albuquerque Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 519 out of 821 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 821 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 821 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 821 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 821 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Amenities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, stylish, well appointed. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

PHYLLIS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room was clean and it was nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly front desk, valet, and restaurant staff. Very clean room was comfortable bed. Lots of dining and shopping options nearby. Great job!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great atmosphere, awesome location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and welcoming. Room was clean when we arrived. The hotel is in a nice area with a lot of things/activities to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, attentive staff, great beds, and an excellent location in terms of restaurants and things to do. Also the bar was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was wonderful. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Our room was very clean and comfortable. We would definitely return to ARRIVE.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a remodeled historic motel similar to the Hotel McCoy in Tucson. Food is good if not quirky. Had a green chilli and velveeta smash burger for dinner that hit the spot.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were sparking clean and lovely. All staff were helpful and friendly. Loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute, clean and great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great find well located and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! So beautiful and great walkable things to explore!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cutest retro hotel and the restaurant is smazing!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent from top to bottom service amenities specially the art gallery called secret art gallery downstairs was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location for Balloon Fiesta and other sightseeing. Excellent food.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel. Love our stay everytime.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly since the moment we walked in, the variety of snacks were convenient, the bed was comfortable, everything was great. Definitely we'll stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and stylish. Incredible place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel, the style and the cleanliness were spot-on. Close to the airport and Sandia Peak. Also loved the balcony view!! I will definitely return to this hotel. Staff was professional and shows they truly care for their guests. Keep it up!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool area very trendy nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute retro vibe, fridge was nicely stocked as well as snacks. Great shower, comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay Loved the pool and bar/restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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