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The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Alamogordo with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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Front of property
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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1021 S White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM, 88310
  • Place, New Mexico State University Alamogordo
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, New Mexico Museum of Space History
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(83 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(75 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 380 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(124 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Alamogordo

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Alameda Park Zoo and Flickinger Center for Performing Arts. This hotel has 92 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Toy Train Depot - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • New Mexico State University Alamogordo - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center - 9 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • International Space Hall of Fame - 9 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • New Mexico Museum of Space History - 13 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

  • Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

Hotel in Alamogordo with free breakfast and a fitness center
At The Classic Desert Aire Hotel, guests have access to a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Front-desk staff can help secure valuables, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Additional amenities include a business center, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a terrace.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 450 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 9 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 5:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 20 to April 15:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 16.18 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 16.18 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from May 30 to October 01.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Best Western Desert Aire Motor
Best Western Desert Aire Motor Alamogordo
Best Western Desert Aire Motor Inn
Best Western Desert Aire Motor Inn Alamogordo
Magnuson Hotel Alamogordo
Magnuson Alamogordo
The Classic Desert Aire
Magnuson Hotel Suites Alamogordo
The Classic Desert Aire Hotel Hotel
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The Classic Desert Aire Hotel Hotel Alamogordo

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Classic Desert Aire Hotel?

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do within easy reach of The Classic Desert Aire Hotel?

Based on positive ratings, guests enjoy the hotel's walkable location in Alamogordo, which is close to New Mexico Museum of Space History, Tularosa Basin Museum of History, and Flickinger Center for Performing Arts. You'll also find Alameda Park Zoo and Toy Train Depot within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Classic Desert Aire Hotel?

Yes, self parking and long-term parking are offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking and free RV/bus/truck parking are also available for guests.

Does The Classic Desert Aire Hotel feature a casino at the property?

No, The Classic Desert Aire Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Classic Desert Aire Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have access between 9:00 AM and 10:00 PM and the seasonal pool will be open from May 30 until October 01.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Classic Desert Aire Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a rainfall showerhead as well as proposal/romance packages and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at The Classic Desert Aire Hotel?

Yes, this hotel offers private indoor spa tubs in some guestrooms.

Does The Classic Desert Aire Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel offers free cooked-to-order breakfasts each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will The Classic Desert Aire Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Classic Desert Aire Hotel for a fee of USD 16.18 per pet, per day. A deposit of USD 50 per stay is collected.

Does The Classic Desert Aire Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from The Classic Desert Aire Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Classic Desert Aire Hotel is Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional), which is 3.9 mi away (7 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Classic Desert Aire Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Classic Desert Aire Hotel.