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The Imperial

2.5 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool
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Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory-foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

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701 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
  • Place, Fresenius Medical Care at Lovelace Medical Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Albuquerque Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, University of New Mexico
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory-foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory-foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory-foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Imperial

This smoke-free motel features 3 restaurants, a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Imperial offers 56 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. Televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
During your stay at The Imperial , you're just a quick walk from Fresenius Medical Care at Lovelace Medical Center. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 3 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include 3 restaurants, a coffee shop and a bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 2-minute drive from University of New Mexico and 7 minutes from ABQ Uptown
There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Imperial also features a seasonal outdoor pool and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This Albuquerque motel is smoke free.

The Imperial has 3 restaurants on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

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

  • 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
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium digital 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

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.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 31 May and close on 01 October.

The Imperial Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 267 out of 336 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 336 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 336 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 336 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 336 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aurora

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mellisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Renovated motel. Funky but interesting. Staff is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas, Centennial

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room! Great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zenaida

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very impressed with the room...simple but exceptionally clean!!!Front desk staff very pleasant and friendly.The only negative comment about this place is that its kinda noisy due to traffic even at night(which we didnt mind)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bernie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice looking, neat, clean room. Staff was very friendly and helpful. One concern was the heat/AC system ...It was constantly on and off and quite loud ...to the point it was disturbing to sleeping ... and in general disturbing... off for 30 seconds and then loud for 90 seconds ALL NIGHT ...couldn't adjust to keep fan on ...decor adorable ...with some outside noises.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, clean cozy room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place! Clean, comfortable, quiet, and well located. Loved the funky vibe and cool format w food vendors, bar and coffee shop. The BEST coffee! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute kitschy Midcentury modern
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I didn’t realize I had booked a motel but the folks at The Imperial made it worth bragging about! Delicious coffee in the coffee shop convinced me I landed in the right place. There is also a shop on the property and a cafeteria/bar. The chef, she creates your dish with love as the main ingredient. I love her!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a gem in Albuquerque! A fantastic renovation of a mid century Route 66 motel - super clean and comfortable with free parking and the amenities of a much pricier hotel. Also across the street is an outstanding brunch at the Grove cafe and market. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely be back! Thanks to the kind and accommodating front desk staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
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

Claudia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Imperial Motel is a refurbished mid century modern gem! Every detail is so fresh, modern, and delightfully retro. There’s a great place to eat, where we bought a yummy all-American cheeseburger and the most delicious fries. There’s also a coffee shop that opens at 7 am, where the barista made a perfect iced brown sugar oat milk espresso and provided lovely customer service. There’s also a color studio on the property, but it’s by appointment only - so, reach out in advance of your trip. Highly recommend this adorable motel! It was clean, the beds and pillows were incredibly comfy, and we can’t wait to stay there again on our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was spotless and extremely comfortable! Great proximity to everything to everything I was there for. Laundry and gym were great! It was too cold to use the pool but the facilities are beautiful. WiFi was spot on.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and beautifully restored vintage/retro midcentury modern motel. Loved the kitsch! Parking was convenient right up by the door, and because it was inside the U-shaped motel layout, it was secure. Well lit, too. Room was clean and nicely decorated. Dining options close by with room service and takeout available. Would stay again, for sure! Nice staff, too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The motel is a very cool concept. Parking is a huge issue. Hard to find a spot to park. The location is a bit to be desired as it’s in an area that is not the best. The room was comfortable and nicely decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This motel is awesome and is highly recommended. However, there were a few things that result in 4 stars instead of 5. We had a king suite, which came with a full kitchen. There were no paper towels and other basics that we ended up having to purchase and then leave behind because we flew in from North Carolina. Parking is inadequate on property. Half the spaces are marked as compact but huge work vans, Dodge Rams, etc were parked there making it impossible to park in the next space. If you aren’t parked on property by 6 or 7 pm you will have to park on the street. We had to park on the street two of the four nights we were there. Other than that, it’s very convenient to just about everything and I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025