Nightly rates from $75
Rate based on Check-in: Feb 21, 2012 Check-out: Feb 22, 2012

Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

3 stars
1015 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.0
out of 5
91 reviews
A great place in a great town

We've been traveling to Albuquerque from New York City. I gotta tell you that was worth it! Great... See full review

  • Eustis
  • Nov 21, 2011
ABQ (Albuquerque)

FROM CHECK IN TO CHECK OUT THE STAFF AND FACILITIES OF THE HOTEL WERE GREAT. THE HOTEL RESTAURANT... See full review

  • JAKE2
  • Oct 23, 2011
Old Town-adjacent hotel offers business services, restaurant and lounge
The Best Western Rio Grande Inn offers guests a classic Albuquerque experience with Santa Fe style and design details that reflect the architecture of nearby Old Town. New Mexico ambiance combines with modern amenities like flat-panel TVs and free Wi-Fi Internet access for great full-service accommodation just minutes from Old Town. Adjacent Interstate 40 provides easy access to every corner of the city. Stay cool in the Best Western Rio Grande Inn swimming pool. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at the on-site Albuquerque Grill.
Highlights
  • Fitness center
  • Heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi
  • Free high-speed wireless Internet access
  • On-site Zia Lounge and Albuquerque Grill
Rooms
All accommodations at the Best Western Rio Grande Inn are non-smoking and include handcrafted Southwestern furniture. Choose between one king or two queen beds. Corporate travelers select rooms with well-lit work space, free newspaper. Both business and traditional guest rooms include MP3 clock radios, cable TV, coffee makers, refrigerators, hairdryers and iron/ironing boards. Free Wi-Fi Internet access is provided. Local calls under 30 minutes also are free. Microwaves are available upon request. Pets are welcome at the Best Western Rio Grande Inn (fees apply).
Features
A heated outdoor pool at the Best Western Rio Grande Inn converts to a heated domed indoor pool from November through March.
Dining
The Zia Lounge at the Best Western Rio Grande Inn -- adorned with original wall murals by local artist David Schuman and an intricately carved bar -- is open for dinner from 4 to 10 p.m. daily. Find all-day dining at the on-site Albuquerque Grill, which also provides room service. Signature dishes at the Albuquerque Grill include pan-seared ruby red trout in a lime-tequila butter sauce and grilled salmon with a mango salsa. For something different, check out the St. Clair Winery and Bistro across the street, where French country dishes are paired with award-winning New Mexico wines.
Transportation
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (5 mi/8.1 km)
  • Free airport shuttle from 7a.m. to 10 p.m.
Attractions
  • The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History (0.5 mi/0.7 km)
  • Old Town Albuquerque (0.5 mi/0.9 km)
  • Albuquerque Convention Center (1.8 mi/2.9 km)
  • University of New Mexico (3.2 mi/5.1 km)
  • Balloon Fiesta Park (7.1 mi/11.4 km)
  • Sandia Peak Tramway (12.4 mi/20 km)
Business
  • Business center
  • Copy, fax and printing services
  • Free high-speed wireless Internet access
  • 4,500 square feet of function space
  • Catering services available

Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn Rooms

Sante Fe King
Guest room with one king bed. A boutique-style room which incorporates a wonderful blend of traditional southwestern ambiance with the technical needs of today's business traveler.
Sante Fe Double Queen
Guest room with two queen beds. A boutique-style family room that is adorned with handcrafted funiture, including an intricate bureau and a sitting table with chairs.

Hotel Map

1015 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104

Area served
Alburquerque, NM
Nearby airports
Albuquerque International Airport- 8 Miles
Area description
The Inn is conveniently located off Interstate 40 at Rio Grande Boulevard, just three blocks from historic Old Town Plaza and two short miles from the downtown business district.

Amenities

  • Airport Shuttle
  • Business center
  • Concierge
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • Health Club
  • High-speed Internet
  • Internet Access
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Smoke-free policy
  • Wireless Internet

Dining

Zia Lounge
Open from 4 PM - 10 PM, serving homemade marquaritas in a cantina atmosphere.
Albuquerque Grill
Open from 6 AM - 9:30 PM, serving American and New Mexican cuisine.

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
Our expanded meeting space with over 4500 square feet of space ensures a variety of set-up choices to ensure a successful event. Our flexible catering prices and in-house audio-visual equipment will help keep costs in line. We are proud of our product, value and level of service.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (91)

Ratings and reviews for Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

Overall score

4 / 5
91 out of 91
Amenities:
3.9
Room cleanliness:
4.4
Hotel staff:
4.2
Room comfort:
4.2
Location:
4.4
Value:
4.2

91% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
Eustis
New York, NY, USA
Nov 21, 2011

A great place in a great town

We've been traveling to Albuquerque from New York City. I gotta tell you that was worth it! Great location, ala Wild West room decor and nice hotel staff will make you trip to Albuquerque unforgettable. Just a few minutes from Old Town and great Mexican cuisine. And even there is a very affordable liqueur store (just across bridge over Rio Grande) where you can buy a bottle of tequila plus big box of margarita mix - it will be enough for 2-3 days. I'm gonna visit Albuquerque certainly next year!!! Great great city! People are very open and honest.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Entertainment tip: Short drive from hotel

Do not forget to visit Albuquerque Museum (very close to the hotel) AND Cedar Crest Stables (39 Snowline Rd, first call and ask for Donald) - great horse riding through the mountain!

Review of Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

Reviewer score

4
JAKE2
WENATCHEE, WA
Oct 23, 2011

ABQ (Albuquerque)

FROM CHECK IN TO CHECK OUT THE STAFF AND FACILITIES OF THE HOTEL WERE GREAT. THE HOTEL RESTAURANT SEEMED A BIT HIGHT PRICED FOR THE QUALITY OF FOOD AND SERVICE PROVIDED. DUE TO THE HEAVY TRAFFIC IN ABQ GETTING INTO AND ESPECIALLY OUT OF THE PARKING LOT WAS DIFFICULT. I HAD PURCHASED A PACKAGE DEAL FOR HOTEL AND AUTOMOBILE AND DID NOT REALIZE THAT THE TWO WERE MILES APART, MOSTLY BECAUSE I ARRIVED AT ABQ ON AMTRAK (AMTRAK HAS NO SERVICES CONNECTED WITH THE HOTEL OR CAR RENTAL) AND HAD TO FIND A TAXI TO GET TO BUDGET AUTO AT THE AIRPORT. I GUESS I HAD EXPECTED THE HOTEL AND RENTAL CAR TO COME TOGETHER AS ADVERTISED, FOOLISH ME. I WILL PLAN MY TRIPS MORE CAREFULLY IN THE FUTURE. THE PIX YOU SHOW OF THE HOTEL IS VERY MISLEADING. I THOUGHT IT TO BE IN A VERY ACCESABLE LOCATION.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
3
Time-saving tip: Not Applicable

DO NOT RIDE AMTRAK, THEY ARE POORLY PREPARED TO DEAL WITH TRAVELERS NEEDS AT THE DEPARTING AND ARRIVING LOCATIONS.

Review of Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

Reviewer score

3
D. C.
Business
Houston, TX
Oct 16, 2011

Nice place

Friendly and helpful staff, clean and nice bedding. The restaurant was great, as everybody mentioned, especially its cooking. But it is clearly under staffed in the morning so it is a little bit too slow. But, there is no complimentary breakfast as advertised by Orbits.com. Don't be lured by that.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

Reviewer score

4
Gryphon1123
Monument, CO, USA
Sep 18, 2011

Great location! And don't be lured in by "free" breakfasts elsewhere

After a long day's drive, I was so happy to see the hotel right next to the highway exit, so I didn't have to search in the dark in a strange land to find it! No free breakfast, but the last hotel I stayed at with a "free" breakfast had pretty pathetic fare to choose from. The 20% discount at Best Western's on-site restaurant provided me with a good hot meal before I hit the road, at a very reasonable price, and with great service.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

Reviewer score

4
dusty 21
las vegas
Sep 13, 2011

Rio Grand

great hotel great staff great rooms stay everytime Im in New Mexico

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

Reviewer score

4
dusty 21
las vegas
Sep 10, 2011

Great hotel

its super clean very accomidating great location kove the experiance

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

Reviewer score

4
LV Bob
Las Vegas, NV, USA
Aug 21, 2011

Great place to stay

Location was perfect, right on I-40 and only three blocks from the Old Town historic district. Staff was very helpful with directions to local places and getting to old town. Excellent shuttle service to train station and we took the rail runner to Santa Fe for a day. The rooms were very clean and comfortable, equipped with most amenities. We enjoyed the 4 night stay very much and highly recommend it.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Shopping tip: Short drive from hotel

Beautiful shopping mall a short drive away....

Review of Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

Reviewer score

4
Loony
Central Valley, CA
Aug 17, 2011

Great for travelers

Passing through, for one night only. Very pleased with location of this hotel. Literally right off the freeway, and only blocks from Old Town Albuquerque. Hotel appearance was good, Room was clean and nicely appointed. Staff was competent. No complimentary breakfast, but dining was literally off to the side in the lobby. Breakfast was good, could have used more waitstaff.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

Reviewer score

5
josie
Houston, TX, USA
Aug 12, 2011

great experience

great one night experience,staff are very accommodating

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

Reviewer score

3
ABQ Traveler
NYC
Aug 9, 2011

This was my 3rd visit...

This was my 3rd time at this hotel.The location is great close to Old Tow Abq.Its a very basic hotel and in the past fine for business or vacation.This time the hotel was full of dogs.This new trend in "pet friendly hotels" is getting a little out of control.The noise and lingering pet smells is becoming a problem for me.I love dogs and have 2 myself but I do not travel with them.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
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