Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn, Albuquerque: Hotel Reviews, Rooms & Prices

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Hotel with outdoor pool, near Old Town Plaza

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Electric vehicle charging point

Bar

Main amenities

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Outdoor pool
Breakfast available
Free airport shuttle
Free area shuttle
Free train station pick-up
Fitness center
Spa tub
Room service
24-hour business center
Business center

For families

Children stay free
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels

includes taxes & fees

$107 per night

Dec 4 - Dec 5

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 9 of 9 rooms

In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

324 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Shower Only)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

324 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

1015 Rio Grande Blvd Nw, Albuquerque, NM, 87104

What's nearby

Old Town Plaza - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Albuquerque Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
ABQ BioPark Zoo - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
University of New Mexico - 6 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 10 min drive
Alvarado Transportation Center - 12 min drive
Free airport shuttle
Free area shuttle
Free train station pick-up

Restaurants

‪Baskin-Robbins - ‬13 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
‪Ponderosa Brewing - ‬11 min walk
‪Cutbow Coffee Roastology - ‬8 min walk
‪D. H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

When you stay at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of New Mexico and ABQ Uptown. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Wild Avocado, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. A free airport shuttle, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and restaurant.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

173 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

Up to 3 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Off-leash area available

Internet

Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

Free uncovered onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options

Transfers

Free airport shuttle from 7 AM to 10 PM*
Free train station pick-up*

Offsite

Free area shuttle within 1 mi

Other information

Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Shared microwave
Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)
Free local shuttle
Children's menu

What to do

Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby

Working away

24-hour business center
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference space (2497 square feet)

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Pool loungers

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 1972
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
Spa tub
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic soda bottles
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Banquet hall

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Wheelchairs available on site
Closed captioned TV
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Pool hoist on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

42-inch LCD TV
Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Window screens

Sleep well

Blackout drapes/curtains
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Laptop-friendly workspace
Free weekday newspapers
Free WiFi and wired internet
Free local calls

Food and drink

Refrigerator

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
LED light bulbs
Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Dining

Wild Avocado - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

Deposit: USD 25 per stay

Optional extras

Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5 to 15 for adults, and USD 5 to 15 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 50 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 100 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per day

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or spa tub without adult supervision

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 30 mi (48.28 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in.

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7 AM to 10 PM.

Are pets allowed at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas are available.

Is parking offered on site at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available from 7 AM to 10 PM on request.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge of USD 50 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 100 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Route 66 Casino (9-min drive) and The Downs Racetrack and Casino (9-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and horseback riding, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the spa tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn also has a fitness center and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn?

Yes, Wild Avocado offers American cuisine.

What's the area around Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn like?

Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn is in West Old Town, a short 10-minute drive from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and 11 minutes' walk from Old Town Plaza. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

4/10 Fair

Nov 21, 2024

Not comfortable at all

I'm surprised about the high reviews this hotel received. The hotel is very outdated. It's also too close to the interstate. Traffic noise from the interstate comes through the windows.