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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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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

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

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Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exceptional
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Separate dining area
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Kitchen
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Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Huning Highland Historic District, a neighborhood in Albuquerque, The Imperial is near the airport and near a metro station. Coronado Center and Winrock Shopping 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 University of New Mexico Campus Observatory 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

  • Aerial View of Albuquerque, The biggest City in New Mexico
    Albuquerque Convention Center
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Yucca in its full, glorious bloom on UNM campus just north of Northrop Hall.
    University of New Mexico
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • ABQ BioPark Zoo featuring zoo animals
    ABQ BioPark Zoo
    4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Fresenius Medical Care at Lovelace Medical Center
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of New Mexico Hospital
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    13 min walk
  • Subway
    8 min walk
  • 66 Diner
    11 min walk
  • JC's New York Pizza Department
    13 min walk
  • Tucanos Brazilian Grill
    11 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
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and a banquet hall
Room features
All 56 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and memory foam beds
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and housekeeping

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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

  • 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

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

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

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. 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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Reviews

The Imperial Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 298 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 298 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 298 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 298 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 298 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a hidden gem! Central location, close to lots of restaurants - many on site- and an easy drive to Old Town. Rooms are great - they thought of everything you'd need and it's newly updated. Asked for restaurant recommendations upon check in and OMG the two she recommended were phenomenal (Cocina Azul and M'Tuccis). Everyone we talked to on the property was kind and courteous and made our stay seamless.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, clean cozy room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yasmani did a wonderful job preparing our room for us and I had great interactions with Noah the evening night clerk and morning clerk that made us a lovely latte and matcha. I can’t remember her name but she was stellar, very helpful.Very cute merchandise and all of the spaces were clean. I clean for a living. Great location for activities around the town, we experienced the chile drop about 10 minutes away. We can’t wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place! Clean, comfortable, quiet, and well located. Loved the funky vibe and cool format w food vendors, bar and coffee shop. The BEST coffee! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

H Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So cute, friendly staff, only negative is the parking. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great locatio, quiet, clean, great fridge and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Cute retro motel. Staff was very friendly. Beds are comfortable and place is very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable bed, clean room, Reliable internet, great pool and laundry facilities!! The desk staff were very kind & helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilie

Great motel that’s been completely renovated! Great decor & super comfy room! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great retro finishes and super comfortable. Loved this place and will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This retro motel is just fun. Nicely appointed, clean and the beds are so comfortable. They really have nailed the retro experience in the best way! Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a gem in Albuquerque! A fantastic renovation of a mid century Route 66 motel - super clean and comfortable with free parking and the amenities of a much pricier hotel. Also across the street is an outstanding brunch at the Grove cafe and market. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely be back! Thanks to the kind and accommodating front desk staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was spotless and extremely comfortable! Great proximity to everything to everything I was there for. Laundry and gym were great! It was too cold to use the pool but the facilities are beautiful. WiFi was spot on.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome hotel. Quaint, quiet, affordable and fun.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Danica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very nice and helpful. Wish the place across the way was open for breakfast, but next time! :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Clean and comfortable

Old fashioned motel. Clean and comfortable. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javier

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

Nicely remodeled motel with comfy bed.

A nicely remodeled motel with comfortable bed. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

8/10 Good

Horst

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
nice new motel with pleasant rooms in modern design. liked it very much. all staff very friendly. only negative point: the pool was very cold, should be at least a little bit heated. I chose this motel due to the pool. would choose another one next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sarbjit

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the friendly staff, bar, and free laundry. The bathrooms were cleaned daily, but not the sheets or fresh water and coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Keigo

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

10/10 Excellent

Valorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very friendly and extremely helpful and very accommodating. Housekeeping offered to help take our bags to our car. You just don’t get friendly service like that anymore. The room was spotless. It was so cute and adorable and so retro, we just absolutely loved it. The coffee is great too.!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I really enjoyed staying at The Imperial in Albuquerque this past week. My stay was short and lasted only a day, but nonetheless, The Imperial showed out. The room we stayed in was clean and had the most comfortable beds. The staff was great, and the place was genuinely the nicest motel I have stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duaina

It was awesome, absolutely loved the hardwood floors and it was so clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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