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The Imperial

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

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Restaurant
Seasonal outdoor pool
Reception
Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker
Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Popular amenities

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

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 neighborhood

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701 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87102

What's nearby

  • Albuquerque Convention Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of New Mexico - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of New Mexico Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • ABQ BioPark Zoo - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Old Town Plaza - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

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 near University of New Mexico
Near Albuquerque Convention Center, The Imperial provides a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities, and a bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A banquet hall, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 56 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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

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.

Is The Imperial pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Imperial ?

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. Fresenius Medical Care at Heart Hospital Of New Mexico and Sunshine Theater are also within 15 minutes. Alvarado Transportation Center is 14 minutes by foot.

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The Imperial Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 190 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

6/10 Okay

Keigo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Reasonable price for a decent room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was very comfortable and the room was charming!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elmo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous restoration of a Route 66 landmark
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

vivien

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly receptionist, very cute modern deco and the cleanness.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it. Modern funky vibe. Lots of amenities. Laundry, pool, gym, coffee shop, restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Imperial was a great choice for our overnight stay in Albuquerque. The room was pleasantly decorated with thoughtful touches including a cool mini fridge -a nice change from chain motels. The staff was really nice and quick to supply extra towels. Comfy bed. Only problem was tight parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with fun, reto look. Friendly staff. On site bar and restaurant with great Taco/Margarita restaurant across the street. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
was very clean and the room was nice I just wish the bar was a little better.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limited walkable places to eat however a very short drive plenty to chose by the university Not so good area outside hotel property
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat little retro motel. Staff was great. Dining options were great at the diner on property. For fans of breaking bad the crossroads motel is just a block away. Safe and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute retro motel. The restaurant was closed for maintenance which was a bummer.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great retro hotel. Very friendly and helpful staff. Room was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

brien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff welcomed us like old friends. They gave excellent tips on where to go and easiest way to move about the city. The retro renovations give it a cool vibe, look forward to returning in the future
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Pleasantly Surprised Motel

The Motel that i would stay at again in a heartbeat. The staff was friendly and welcoming. The food hall filled up with visitors once karaoke startes.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

*

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice service
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harrison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a nicely renovated property, upscale but a throwback to the classic Route 66 feel. It was nearby downtown ABQ enough that I could walk there so it was a perfect stop along the main drag.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of my favorite stays. We stumbled upon this place on Expedia and initially I was hesitant due to the motel connotation, but the pictures of the property were very well done. And I was immediately impressed that it was even better in real life! Our room was clean, organized, and had real live plants inside! I have a couple more trips that bring me through ABQ this year and I know where I will be staying.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gene

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

Yongjin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice staff and Clean, safety place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed for 2 nights … would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Good rates, nice retro decor, very comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tymothy Mulcahey

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean Loved the retro look and the bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025