The Imperial

Motel with 3 restaurants, near University of New Mexico

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Sat 15 Nov
Mon 17 Nov
November 2025
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December 2025
Restaurant
Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory-foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Seasonal outdoor pool
Reception
Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker
In the heart of Huning Highland Historic District, The Imperial is a vibrant retreat. Relax in the outdoor pool or unwind with a drink at the bar, and enjoy meals at one of three on-site restaurants. With laundry facilities and free self parking, your stay is sure to be hassle-free.
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking

Main amenities (8)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bath or shower
  • Free self-parking
£98
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov

Room options

Showing 3 of 3 rooms
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory-foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory-foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory-foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory-foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory-foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Dishwasher
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory-foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory-foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory-foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
701 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87102

What's nearby

  • Albuquerque Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of New Mexico - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of New Mexico Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • ABQ BioPark Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Old Town Plaza - 5 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪66 Diner - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tucanos Brazilian Grill - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Imperial

The Imperial puts you within a 10-minute drive of University of New Mexico and ABQ Uptown. You can splash around at the seasonal outdoor pool, visit one of the 3 restaurants for a bite to eat or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Kirtland Air Force Base and Balloon Fiesta Park are within a short drive.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 56 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

What to do

  • Winery tours nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Premium digital channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory-foam mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

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

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from May 31 to October 01

Policies

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Frequently asked questions

Does The Imperial offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Imperial does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Imperial ?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Imperial ?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Imperial ?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Imperial ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an on-site casino at The Imperial ?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but The Downs Racetrack and Casino (9-min drive) and Sandia Casino (13-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at The Imperial and nearby?

The Imperial has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near The Imperial ?

Yes, there are 3 on-site restaurants.

What's the area around The Imperial like?

The Imperial is in Huning Highland Historic District, a short 9-minute drive from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and 14 minutes' walk from University of New Mexico.

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The Imperial Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • On-site dining options were great, with a diner and coffee shop serving delicious food and drinks. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

The retro was fun and the rooms were comfortable You all need some improvement in the bar area…warm beer and more attention to his buds at the bar than to others
Paulette, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff was very nice and helpful. Wish the place across the way was open for breakfast, but next time! :)
Danica, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.!
Valorie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Well located, clean and well appointed. Old town, city, and stores are within a few miles. There was very loud music in the pool all afternoon on Sunday that could be heard even with windows closed. The staff did not give a good orientation to the area but they were pleasant. Overall this is a good find.
katherine, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly receptionist, very cute modern deco and the cleanness.
vivien, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it. Modern funky vibe. Lots of amenities. Laundry, pool, gym, coffee shop, restaurant.
Holly, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel

I liked the staff, room, bed and bathroom. It's an old hotel that has been remodeled and they did a good job. I'll go back again when in Albuquerque.
Bruce, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good rates, nice retro decor, very comfortable bed.
Nelson, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cute retro motel. The restaurant was closed for maintenance which was a bummer.
Lindy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
brien, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

nice service
*, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pretty rooms and very comfortable.
Scott, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Retro motel

This was a clean motel with a really neat retro vibe. It felt a lot like the 50’s with the decor theme but everything was fresh and clean. Very impressed and I would stay here again when visiting Albuquerque.
Gregory, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cute and super clean motel. Would definitely stay here again. Best deal in Albuquerque!!
robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean Loved the retro look and the bar.
Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a fun and quirky motel. Colorful, updated, clean, and convenient!
Thomas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fun retro place with great staff

Super cute hotel with the retro vibe. Very comfortable bed. And the staff at the front desk/coffee shop were super friendly, very cheerful, and very helpful!
Trudi, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice nostalgic

Great remodel. Quiet and comfortable. Easy to get to the convention center and back.
Alex, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

10/10 will be a return customer

Check in was a breeze and the front desk service was so nice!!
Melissa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay

The hotel was great and the room felt so inviting and comfortable I was disappointed that the hotel bar was closed on a Friday evening and I had to go elsewhere to have a drink. If your bar is going to be closed especially on a Friday night, you may want to let your customers know upon check in
Darrick, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel stay

This hotel is amazing. I love the atmosphere and the decor was amazing as well. I can’t wait to use the pool this summer. Hotel staff were great However, the hotel bar shut down early on a Friday evening. A little disappointed especially for a Friday evening
Darrick, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cleanliness and engaged staff.
Catlyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

👍

Bed was super comfortable, very clean rooms and bathroom. Room was nice and warm all night. Easy and friendly check in service. Would definitely stay there again.
Christie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nicely renovated. A/C Heat was a bit noisy.
Victor, 2-night trip