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The Imperial

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker
Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Free WiFi
Seasonal outdoor pool
Reception
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

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 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 | Free WiFi

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 | Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 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

Huning Highland Historic District, a neighbourhood in Albuquerque, is home to The Imperial . ABQ Uptown and Coronado 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.
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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 - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • ABQ BioPark Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Old Town Plaza - 4 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 24-hour front desk, smoke-free property and a banquet hall
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

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.

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. 191 out of 234 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 234 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 234 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 234 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 234 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

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were stylish and had all the modern amenities.
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

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

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

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There isn’t enough parking, but we were pleased with everything else.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk people exceptional in attitude and helpfulness. Room light and airy. Good bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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

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

Sidney R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent. Clean facility in a quiet and convenient area. Try the burger joint across the street. The food and service there were great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a pleasant stay. Nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Keigo

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

Elmo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous restoration of a Route 66 landmark
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an adorable, wonderfully retro-themed motel. You can tell it was renovated with thought and whimsy. Very, very comfortable and sparkling clean. You can tell that the cleaning staff truly cares about the property and their guests. Wonderful place to stay in Albuquerque. Close to university and hospital. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe and quiet
Stayed 2 nights 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

Duaina

It was awesome, absolutely loved the hardwood floors and it was so clean
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

4/10 Poor

Max

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
On a pre paid two day booking, the accidentally decided I had checked out after the first night and threw out all my stuff. The did their best to pick it out of the dumpster after I complained victoriously but the original mistake is pretty terrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Imperial was a great choice for our overnight stay in Albuquerque. The room was pleasantly decorated with thoughtful touches including a cool mini fridge -a nice change from chain motels. The staff was really nice and quick to supply extra towels. Comfy bed. Only problem was tight parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
was very clean and the room was nice I just wish the bar was a little better.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025