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The Imperial

2.5 star property
Travelers find a perfect urban retreat in Huning Highland Historic District where mornings begin with coffee and evenings wind down with handcrafted cocktails

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A modern interior with a large window overlooking a pool area, bar seating, and a building with a sign. - The Imperial (Albuquerque)
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A modern room with two green leather chairs, large windows with orange curtains, and a colorful mural on the wall. - The Imperial (Albuquerque)
A modern bar area with seating, a bar counter, and a view of the city through large windows. - The Imperial (Albuquerque)
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with a white fence and a flat roof. - The Imperial (Albuquerque)
The Imperial, in Huning Highland Historic District, offers a vibrant retreat with an outdoor pool, bar, and three on-site restaurants. Guests enjoy practical amenities like laundry facilities and free self-parking.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and wall-mounted plants.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(78 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a bed, a blue sofa, a white coffee table, and a TV.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and multiple pillows. The room features a green accent wall with a geometric pattern and a white ceiling.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding available, memory foam beds, WiFi (free)

1 King Bed

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Huning Highland Historic District, a neighborhood in Albuquerque, The Imperial is near the airport and near a metro station. ABQ Uptown and Coronado Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Balloon Fiesta Park and Rio Grande Nature Center State Park. ABQ BioPark Zoo and Popejoy Hall are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Visit our Albuquerque travel guide
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701 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87102

What's nearby

  • A cityscape with a mountain range in the background.
    Albuquerque Convention Center
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A tall tree with spherical yellow flowers in front of a building.
    University of New Mexico
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A gazebo, a pond with flamingos, and autumn trees.
    ABQ BioPark Zoo
    5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • The Whittlesey House
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sunshine Theater
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    13 min walk
  • Subway
    5 min walk
  • 66 Diner
    11 min walk
  • Subway
    8 min walk
  • Starbucks
    14 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Phone

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
$100 incidental credit card authorization required upon arrival in addition to room and tax

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 15 to April 30:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Imperial have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from October 15 to April 30.

Is The Imperial pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Imperial ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Imperial ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Imperial located?

Located in Huning Highland Historic District, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Fresenius Medical Care at Lovelace Medical Center, University of New Mexico, and Albuquerque Convention Center. The Whittlesey House and Fresenius Medical Care at Heart Hospital Of New Mexico are also within 10 minutes. Alvarado Transportation Center is 14 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Imperial Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 408 out of 536 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 536 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 536 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 536 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 536 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a few blocks from downtown, and while it's a motel, it's clean, retro decor, and it has some of the most friendly and helpful staff. For the price and the location, it cannot be beat
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Well kept property. Plenty to do in and around the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tamar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, friendly, good little gym, and nice to have interesting food options.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and well appointed! Comfy bed, lots of space to put things and spread out. The food area was amazing (we had the Thai and loved it) and the bar had great drinks and excellent service. Really fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room nice staff great coffee
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little Motel, good location in the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good parking, hot water, nice reading light.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic. Lively, and helpful staff. Cleanliness is a top priority 👌
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the little dinner and cafe attached up front, friendly staff, and a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, newly renovated small motel in Central Avenue.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great value for our overnight stay. Fantastic restaurants only a block or two away and easy access to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
easy to park. Super cute decor. Fun restaurants on the property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool retro furnishings and ambience and so clean and even had live plants in the room. Would certainly stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the reviews said sweet little hotel . Its cute inside, outside no. Very bad bad neighborhood. Not safe. No family friendly . No other review warns others that it is located in a sketchy place. Reconsider
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly staff. Very very clean property and grounds. Very cool retro hotel. Restaurants on site were also great and reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Obadiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Nice layout. Very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old fashion motel & decor.cheerful 1950's vibe. Got in too late to try food or beverages but it was a good quiet nights rest.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Serrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best & Cleanest Motel I ever been to Bar, food, coffee , one stop shops beds are so freaking comfortable . Very cutesy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel - stayed here twice on a SW road trip. Comfortable beds. Quiet. Within easy walking distance to food options and a brewery, along with an on-location bar and food options. Staff is super friendly. Great value and a better experience over cookie-cutter big box hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and cute. Everyone on staff was friendly and helpful. The restaurants and bar were lively and fun, the food was delicious. We enjoyed our time there and would certainly stay at the Imperial again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool restored boutique motel on the old Route 66. Clean and comfy rooms. A little noisy on Central at night but A/C units will drown out the noise. Eateries and bar next to the pool. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very clean and really cute. Staff was great too for check in and out. The only downside was there was no elevator for all our heavy luggage so be sure to ask if you can get a room downstairs if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place far exceeded expectations. Loved it. Even decided to stay an extra day in Albuquerque. It was 48 hours of comfort. And slept very well in the beds. The staff was exceptionally kind and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well cared for motel. Easy in n out. Great staff. Gym with outstanding treadmill, laundry room… well lit parking lot… cute style - sorta like a little motel resort with the pool
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything seemed clean and orderly-except for the floors. They really needed a good mopping. But we loved staying at the Imperial. We ended up staying on our way out as well as on our way back. Loved the laundry facility and that it was free to use! We will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026