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The Imperial

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

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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
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Dishwasher
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 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

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tucanos Brazilian Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪66 Diner - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 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, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 56 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • TVs with cable 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 transport

  • 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 lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from 31 May to 01 October

Frequently asked questions

Does The Imperial have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. The swimming pool is closed seasonally each year from October 15 until April 30.

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 ?

Checkout 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. 207 out of 253 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 253 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 253 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 253 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 253 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

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

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old style Route 66 charm
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only passing theough but a great place, especially if the weather had been better. Everything you need in the hotel as the area isnt that great, like most areas. Beautiful room, well thought out, great decoration and a huge tv! Glad qe stayed there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

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

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

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

Bruce

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

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

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

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

*

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

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty rooms and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute and super clean motel. Would definitely stay here again. Best deal in Albuquerque!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a fun and quirky motel. Colorful, updated, clean, and convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Tastefully Renovated Route 66 Motel

I had a great stay at the Imperial! It has been recently renovated with a focus on everything cool about Route 66. The rooms are EXTREMELY clean and comfortable. They have everything to make guests feel at home. Free laundry, the lobby doubles as a trendy coffee shop (and it’s open late), and local fast-casual restaurants on premises. The staff walks around the premises to make sure everything is in good order. Places on Central can be hit or miss, but this one is definitely a hit!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudi

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

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

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

Nice nostalgic

Great remodel. Quiet and comfortable. Easy to get to the convention center and back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrice C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cutest retro vibe, friendly staff, comfy bed and room, super clean, fantastic food options especially the Latin cuisine. Empanadas and flan are a must have! Stairs only (no elevator) to second floor. Ground level desirable for accessibility needs, so book early because Imperial is popular. Looking forward to staying here again on our next road trip!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

10/10 will be a return customer

Check in was a breeze and the front desk service was so nice!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrick

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrick

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025