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Hotel Zazz

3.5 star property
Guests groove to live music at this University of New Mexico-adjacent hotel, then recharge poolside or at Monets Spa, where helpful staff consistently earn praise

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Hotel Zazz offers a vibrant New Mexico retreat with concerts and live shows. Visitors can lounge in the garden, enjoy the outdoor pool with sun loungers, experience aromatherapy at Monets Spa, or connect with high-speed WiFi. Past guests highlight the exceptionally helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Studio King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Double Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Copper King | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Copper King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(59 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Banana Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Banana Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
3711 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87108

What's nearby

  • Mariposa Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of New Mexico - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • University of New Mexico Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • University of New Mexico Campus Observatory - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Popejoy Hall - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Central Bodega - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Flying Star Cafe-Nob Hill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Farmacy - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fan Tang - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Clowndog Hot Dog Parlor - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Zazz

Family-friendly hotel remodeled in 2022 and located near University of New Mexico
Located close to Popejoy Hall and University of New Mexico Hospital, Hotel Zazz provides concerts and live shows, a garden, and a playground. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor treatment areas, and indulge in a body treatment, a hot stone massage, or a facial. Yoga classes and fitness classes are offered at the health club; Hotel Zazz also has an outdoor entertainment area, a bar, and a 24-hour business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an area shuttle
  • Access to a nearby health club, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Evening entertainment, a vegetable garden, and a bicycle repair station
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Zazz include thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and bathrobes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and designer toiletries
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and premium channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 17 mi
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (USD 12 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 8:30 AM to noon for a fee: USD 20 for adults and USD 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Speakeasy

Things to do

  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness classes
  • Games
  • Health club
  • Karaoke
  • Music library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Stereo
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Fenced pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Pool toys
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 100 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Swedish massages

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
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1958
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - October 2022
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Streaming fitness classes
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee for check-in between 2:00 AM and 6:30 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 150.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 11.56 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 20 for adults and USD 20 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 12.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 2:00 AM and 6:30 AM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Zazz Hotel
University Lodge
Hotel Zazz Albuquerque
Hotel Zazz Hotel Albuquerque

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Zazz have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Hotel Zazz pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 12.00 per night. Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Zazz?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 2:00 AM–6:30 AM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Hotel Zazz?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Zazz located?

This family-friendly Albuquerque hotel is located near the airport, within 1 mi (2 km) of University of New Mexico and Popejoy Hall. University of New Mexico Hospital and Tingley Coliseum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Zazz Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 594 out of 893 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 893 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 893 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 893 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 893 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Blaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An quaint hotel with lots of appeal. Bed was comfy. Nothing bad about the place. Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, and great value for the price. The room had everything I needed for a short stay, was well maintained. Personnel was courteous and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pacasha D

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and atmosphere, as always!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pacasha D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite place to stay in Albuquerque.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cecy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t understand why you have to pay for parking when you are staying in the facility.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

ABHIJIT

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room,shower needs better cleaning
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

YANELA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great! Much better than expected!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

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

Cute boutique hotel

Super cute boutique style hotel. Room was great and very comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun and very nice place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Text communications made arrangements easy. Room was whimsical, bright and comfortable. Great coffee machine & refrigerator! Staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome people and good vibes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a fun hotel! Rooms are clean and comfortable, and the staff is beyond friendly and accommodating. From the artistic decor to the fun events at the on-site Speakeasy, Hotel Zazz is definitely a vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hotel stay! Bed was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such an eclectic place! Loved all that it had to offer! Clean and great fun!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so attentive. My daughter and I weren’t there for long and even left around 3 am but the front desk staff noticed and came out to greet us and give us a thank you card.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like the retro vibe of the place and the speakeasy was adorable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The style of the hotel is unique and refreshing compared to some other cookie cutter brands
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pacasha D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a fun place to stay! Close to everything and very safe a quiet considering the location. This will be my go-to when staying in Albuquerque.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner of the property takes great pride in making sure that you have everything you need. She is very personable and full of all the information that you need to get around and find fun things to do in Albuquerque. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quirky little hotel. Walking distance to some great veggie restaurants. Staff are great and have fantastic recommendations. The speakeasy is adorable. It was a little loud as our room was above the speakeasy (but closes at 11 so not a huge issue). Close to the bus stop and UNM as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly staff. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great unique property on old route 66! Homeless nearby was a little disruptive, though they did not come around the hotel property, just were in the area. Pool was a great addition on the warm days and speakeasy was fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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