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Holiday Inn Express - Balloon Fiesta Park by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Balloon Fiesta Park

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Free buffet breakfast
Indoor pool
Exterior
Exterior
Suite, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Located near Balloon Fiesta Park, Holiday Inn Express - Balloon Fiesta Park, an IHG Hotel offers a warm welcome with breakfast buffet and fireplace in the lobby. Unwind at the sauna or spa tub, stay active at the gym or indoor pool. Connect to WiFi and enjoy self parking; previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm & Mobil, Accessible Tub)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Cribs/infant beds
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Cribs/infant beds
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Roll-In Shower)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Cribs/infant beds
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Cribs/infant beds
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Cribs/infant beds
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Cribs/infant beds
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Cribs/infant beds
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Cribs/infant beds
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Cribs/infant beds
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
5401 Alameda Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM, 87113

What's nearby

  • Balloon Fiesta Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Sandia Casino - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Cottonwood Mall - 9 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • ABQ Uptown - 11 min drive - 6.8 miles

Getting around

  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 16 min drive
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tin Can Alley ABQ - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Reforma - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Boxing Bear Brewing Co - Firestone Taproom and Brewery - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express - Balloon Fiesta Park by IHG

Hotel near Balloon Fiesta Park
Consider a stay at Holiday Inn Express - Balloon Fiesta Park by IHG and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym and a business center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and 1 meeting room
  • A banquet hall, free newspapers, and a 24-hour front desk
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 62 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 603 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay
Cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per stay

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, 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

Pool access available from 6 AM to 11 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Balloon Fiesta Park
Holiday Inn Express Balloon Fiesta Park Albuquerque
Holiday Inn Express Balloon Fiesta Park Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Balloon Fiesta Park Hotel Albuquerque
Holiday Inn Express Fiesta
Holiday Inn Express - Balloon Fiesta Park Hotel Albuquerque
Holiday Inn Express Albuquerque

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express - Balloon Fiesta Park by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6 AM–11 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Express - Balloon Fiesta Park by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express - Balloon Fiesta Park by IHG?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express - Balloon Fiesta Park by IHG?

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

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express - Balloon Fiesta Park by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express - Balloon Fiesta Park by IHG located?

Located in Balloon Fiesta Park - North I-25, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum and Balloon Fiesta Park. BPO Hospital and Adobe Theater are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express - Balloon Fiesta Park by IHG Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 359 out of 883 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 883 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 883 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 883 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 883 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nolan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a convenient location for training class.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth C

Liked: Staff & service
Rooms are older, bathroom needs deep cleaning and some repairs.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wasn't a quite place to stay but the room and service made up for it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Erren

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
For some reason, the carpet was soaked. I could not walk on it and sock feet. The air conditioner was very loud. You could hear neighbors through the walls all night long.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very polite.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the cleanest and nicest hotels I have stayed in. We come often to visit family and for fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dillon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
H
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick and easy overnight stay for the road. Did find a piece of a roach in the hotel room that disturbed me, but exactly what you’d expect from a 2 star stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Crystal

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Thind were broken , floors looked very dingy, no one was cleaning at breakfasr and guest had ti sit at dirty tables.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the balloon fiesta. Hotel is very clean and neat.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was very comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was delightful and quite. Comfortable beds and nice breakfast 😋.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff went the extra mile to help me. I very much appreciated the comfortable bed, the tasty breakfast, and the kindness of the people manning the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

anthony

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was great and the staff wonderful. Had 2 live roachs in our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
the room was spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Natasha

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty. Mold in rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Margarita

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff. Lobby did not match carpet down hallway and in room. Carpet was dirty and old. Hotel needs updating. I saw the front desk person mopping lobby floors when I arrived, she came to front desk to admit me. For breakfast we had to ask for items that were missing, and, in some instance, we were told that they didn't have any more. I noticed this is happening not only at this location, but in other Holiday Inn locations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very impressed with the overall of the room, very clean, comfortable and very modern. Very good location to stay if going to the Rainbow Ryders. The proximity is incredible, only 5 mins walk.Traveled to enjoy a night before my activity in the hot air balloon. The international breakfast was very good with many choices. Staff very knowledgeable and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cindy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was still dirty, beds unmade, elevators didn't work and the door lock was broken. I requested a refund shortly after checking in and booked a different hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Will not be back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay overall was good only criticism would be around breakfast. It wasn't being restocked frequently breakfast is from 630-10 but by 8 they no longer restocked bacon and other pastries and desserts.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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