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Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca Ruidoso, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with an indoor pool, near Pillow's Funtrackers

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk
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The Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca Ruidoso, Ascend Hotel Collection, balances comfort and convenience. Enjoy a soothing spa tub, 24-hour gym, indoor pool with sun loungers, free breakfast buffet, high-speed WiFi, and attentive staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Room options

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (2 Person Sofa Bed, 1 Bedroom)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (2 Person Sofa Bed, 1 Bedroom)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
25980 US Highway 70, Ruidoso, NM, 88345

What's nearby

  • Pillow's Funtrackers - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Ruidoso Downs Racetrack - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Wingfield Park - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Grindstone Lake - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • The Links at Sierra Blanca - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪K-Bob's Steakhouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca Ruidoso, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Hotel near Ruidoso Downs Racetrack
Located close to Pillow's Funtrackers and Cree Medows Public Golf Course, Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca Ruidoso, an Ascend Collection Hotel provides laundry facilities, a 24-hour gym, and a 24-hour business center. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • RV/bus/truck parking, express check-out, and a vending machine
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and free newspapers
  • An elevator, a computer station, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 69 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and designer toiletries
  • 32-inch HDTVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Front of property

Ruidoso Mountain Inn

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 1,012 reviews
Ruidoso Mountain Inn

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers

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
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1981
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.00 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 15.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Breakfast
  • Business center/computer access
  • Fitness center access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Self parking
  • Hot tub access
  • WiFi access (may be limited)

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

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.00 per night

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Quality Inn Ruidoso
Quality Ruidoso
Quality Inn Suites Ruidoso Hwy 70

Frequently asked questions

Does Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca Ruidoso, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca Ruidoso, an Ascend Collection Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca Ruidoso, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca Ruidoso, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca Ruidoso, an Ascend Collection Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Pillow's Funtrackers, Ruidoso Downs Racetrack, and Wingfield Park. Cree Medows Public Golf Course and Grindstone Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca Ruidoso, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 654 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, comfortable beds. Pretty good coffee bar in the lobby area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s was all great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

jeffry

Nothing special just ok and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast and the cleanliness. Sound proof rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Good breakfast. Quiet. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

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

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 stars but could be 10.

Nice hotel with a big chain hotel feeling. This is a gem in Ruidoso
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gisel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We don’t ever leave reviews but this hotel is worth leaving one. The hotel was super clean and the receptionist was so friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room and pool were clean. Breakfast was great! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and good looking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick and easy check in. Clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was spacious. Breakfast was definitely the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Twyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here a couple of times and both times it has been very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ericka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rekha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what we needed- clean spacious room, modern aesthetics,
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay in NY
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alba

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The worst place I have stayed in Ruidoso! Very expensive for what it is!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERICA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As soon as you walk in this hotel is very nice. They have great activities for the family. Staff was very friendly, that includes maintenance, housekeeping! Will definitely return
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Todo estuvo muy bueno la familia entera le gusto el hotel

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay here, room was spacious, clean, smelled clean, very quiet. I will most definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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