OverviewThis hotel is situated within the McLeod Business Park and is a 2-minute drive from Interstate 25. Well suited for both business travellers and leisure guests, Cliff's Amusement Park and the Fiesta Del Norte Shopping Center are both within a 16-minute walk.
This hotel is smoke free and all rooms include free Wi-Fi, a flat screen TV with pay-per-view movies, a CD player, a desk, a coffeemaker, a hair dryer and individual climate control. Accessible rooms are available and select rooms also include an iron and ironing board, mini-fridge and a microwave.
Free parking is available on site and pets are not permitted.
The on-site American Bistro serves breakfast and dinner. Room service is available daily from 6 am to 10 pm.
Other on-site amenities include an indoor pool, a waterslide (open only on weekends), a 24-hour business centre, guest laundry facilities, same-day dry cleaning service, an ice machine and safe deposit boxes.
The Balloon Fiesta Park and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science are both about 12 minutes away by car, while the Championship Golf Course at the University of New Mexico are about a 15-minute drive away. The Kirtland Air Force Base and the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway are both about a 20-minute drive away.
The Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) is about a 15- to 20-minute drive away, depending on traffic. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, several guests found the location convenient for accessing Interstate 25.
There were some mixed reviews about the rooms and service. However, several guests agreed that the rooms were clean, while several reviewers found the front desk agent friendly and helpful.
The Bad
As mentioned above, there were some mixed reviews found for this property, among the reviews sourced for this editorial.
Several guests said that their rooms appeared dated and in need of upgrades and a couple of reviewers specifically mentioned that the carpeting appeared dirty and worn. Several reviewers said that their rooms did not meet their cleanliness expectations, while a couple of guests specifically mentioned an unpleasant smell in their room.
A few guests complained that the in-room climate-control units were ineffective. A few reviewers were disturbed in their rooms by noise from traffic, slamming doors and a neighbouring elevator.
A couple of guests found the pool area crowded and one of these reviewers also said that the pool was uncomfortably cold.
Several reviewers found the staff unresponsive to their concerns and requests.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.8 out of 5, with 82% of 119 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #103 out of 145 hotels in Albuquerque, with an average score of 3 out of 5, from 60 reviews.
