See all properties
Save

The Imperial

2.5 star property

Photo gallery for The Imperial

Restaurant
Outdoor pool
Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Private kitchen
Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
701 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
  • Sunshine Theater
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • University of New Mexico
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Albuquerque Convention Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Similar properties

Front of property

The Querque Hotel

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.2 out of 5, Very good, (3436)
The price is NZ$127
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
The Querque Hotel

About the area

Albuquerque

Located in Albuquerque (Huning Highland Historic District), The Imperial is within a 15-minute walk of University of New Mexico and Albuquerque Convention Center. .This motel is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Balloon Fiesta Park and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from ABQ BioPark Zoo.
View more Motels in AlbuquerqueOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • University of New Mexico - 14 min walk
  • Albuquerque Convention Center - 14 min walk
  • University of New Mexico Hospital - 4 min drive
  • ABQ BioPark Zoo - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Plaza - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪66 Diner - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tucanos Brazilian Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪JC's New York Pizza Dept - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Imperial

Motel with 3 restaurants, near University of New Mexico
The Imperial offers 56 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Cable television is provided. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 56 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the motel's many dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
The Imperial has 3 restaurants on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

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

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 elevators

The Imperial Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 123 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nelson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nobody there in the morning. Tv didn’t work in the morning either. But decent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

kimberly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Newly remodeled,
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice rooms, terrible front desk
I liked the hotel room itself. Nothing fancy but updated and clean and comfortable. I feel like I’m being very generous with my rating because the front desk service was unbelievably bad. About an hour after I checked in, I was half asleep, watching tv after a long drive. All of the sudden another guest walked into my room. She screamed and immediately shut the door and I heard her say “there’s someone already in our room!” I was startled of course, and 2 minutes later there was an angry knock on the door. It was a woman from the front desk and she started interrogating me. I gave her my info and she was just like, ok thanks. No apology, nothing indicating that they cared about what happened to me. So I just said I’d appreciate it if they could make sure it doesn’t happen again. A few minutes later I got a call. It was the front desk and I figured they might apologize for the mix up but no, more interrogation. After giving my info again I said all I did was take the room they had just assigned me. I was obviously frustrated by now but the front desk rep just insisted it wasn’t their fault. It felt as though they blamed me for their mix up. It didn’t have to be a big deal, things happen, but they did nothing but imply that I was to blame. I don’t get it. I did nothing wrong. I liked the hotel itself and would consider staying again if not for this bizarre treatment.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mark, Boulder

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
While the property has undergone an amazing overhaul and facelift it is nonetheless still a pretty basic motel on the main drag into ABQ downtown and a block or so from the freeway. We had one very noisy night - plenty going on the parking lot that night! - and one quieter night, and for this reason alone probably would not stay here again. The staff were great, and the restaurant and bar really convenient, even though there are plenty of other places very nearby. The room was spacious, clean and everything worked just fine. Easy access and certainly walkable. If rowdy motels are your thing, then you'd probably be fine with this property for a couple of nights..
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property just reopened after a remodel and everything felt so fresh and modern while still keeping a retro vibe. I checked in after midnight and the lady at the front desk was so friendly and inviting. I can’t wait to revisit in warmer weather to check out the pool! My stay was quiet, the bed was comfortable, and the rate was very reasonable. This place hit all the marks for me, I’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay!
The Imperial was a very nice motel. It was clean, friendly, the bed very comfortable, great bathtub, refrigerator, tv many choices and the room was good size. We plan on coming back next year.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, Simple & tasteful little boutique motel with a lot of charm and personality with a great little coffee shop at the front desk when you check in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’ve been traveling across country for the last two weeks by far the best place yet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
For real?
The TVs in the room didn’t work. The bed was rock solid. We went to the front to see if they could possible fix one of the TVs and they told us “no, that’s the biggest complain here; TVs and WiFi don’t work”…
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elijah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute remodel for this motel! Very comfortable beds and clean aesthetic. The area is great during the day, but once the sun goes down, be more aware of your walking path back to the hotel. I didn't personally have any issues walking around town but heard of some folks seeing some of the less attractive sides of ABQ during their walks home from dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun, retro roadside motel, updated for the 21st century, with a cute cafe and an upscale food court. Highly recommended; would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clara-berta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and updated hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sommer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First impression was a 10/10. We were quickly greeted at the door. The property is super cute! Great amenities. The details and updates do not go unnoticed. Parking is easy and simply. Their toiletries smell great! Our trip was short, so we didn’t get to try the food but we would definitely return when we are back in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marisela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Marisela

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute room, restraunt and bar.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

AJ

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, very happy
What a great little gem! Room was clean, had everything we needed. We didn’t have a chance to try the food hall or bar, but the fact that it’s there right on the property was awesome. We did have a coffee at the little coffee shop and it was very nice. We’d be happy to return again for another stay. It’s also close to so many different places to eat and was near downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriam, North Port

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is so updated and chick! Is in the famous route 66. Imperial Motel thought of providing you with all the confort you need. Parking, laundry, ice, drinking warer dispenser and regular morning brew coffee free. We never stay in motels, but this one is top of the line. Staff are very friendly too. Excellent food choices across the parking. Its really attached to the hotel. Buses are free. 2.5 from Old downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dwight

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024