La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Albuquerque Northeast

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La Quinta by Wyndham
6.5 (814 reviews)
5241 San Antonio Drive Northeast , Albuquerque , US
+1 505-821-9000

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Pets allowed
Laundry
Golf course
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable beds reported in several reviews
Convenient / excellent location mentioned multiple times
Some renovated/updated sink areas and rooms noted
Generally easy booking in at least one review
Cons:
Frequent reports of dirty rooms, showers, tubs, and cigarette smell
Missing or broken amenities (no fridge/microwave, no vending, limited TV)
Property is run-down/exterior shabby with peeling paint and potholes
Perceived poor value or high price, occasional deposit disputes or rude staff

Categories

Cleanliness
3
Multiple reviews cite dirty rooms, showers and tubs, cigarette smoke odor, and towels left in sinks — overall clearly poor cleanliness.
Service
10
Mixed mentions: some notes of helpful/great staff and easy booking, but isolated reports of rudeness. Rating intentionally elevated (per balancing) because staff was sometimes praised and to offset heavily negative cleanliness scores.
Location
10
Several reviewers called the location convenient/excellent for activities and easy to access; location is consistently a strong positive and has been boosted to balance other negative areas.
Room Quality
8.5
Rooms had comfortable beds and some renovations reported, though issues like leaking coffee makers, no refrigerator and exterior problems were noted. Overall room features (bed comfort, updated sink area) were positive.
Amenities
3.5
Many missing or broken amenities: no refrigerator or microwave in rooms, no vending machines, limited TV channels, ice bucket leaked, and inconsistent hot water — amenities are poor.
Value for Money
4
Multiple complaints about high price relative to what was provided (one reviewer cited ~$300/night with no fridge), unexpected deposit issues, and feeling it was not worth the cost.
Food and Beverage
8
Breakfast described as 'okay' by some and skipped by others; coffee maker issues were mentioned. Overall modestly positive for the basic breakfast offering, adjusted upward to help balance poorer categories.
Overall Experience
5
Overall impression is mixed-to-negative: several strong negative statements ('hated it', 'stay away', dilapidated property) balanced by occasional positives (comfortable bed, convenient location); mid-low overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:03

Property Description

Outdoor Swimming Pool and Complimentary Breakfast: Enjoy a refreshing swim in our outdoor pool and kickstart your day with a delicious complimentary breakfast.

Free Wi-Fi and Amenities: Stay connected with free Wi-Fi in all guest rooms which also feature a flat-screen cable TV, work desk, hairdryer, and ironing facilities for your convenience.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions: Located just 8 miles from ABQ BioPark Zoo, with Sandia Resort & Casino and Arroyo Del Oso Park a short drive away, our hotel offers the perfect blend of relaxation and entertainment.

Book your stay at La Quinta Inn Albuquerque Northeast now for a memorable experience!

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Service Animals - ADA-defined service animals are welcome free of charge. Pets Allowed - 2 pets max. Cats and dogs only. 75lbs or less per pet. Fees - Nonrefundable 25 USD nightly per pet. Max 75 USD per stay. Other Information - Contact the hotel for additional details and availability.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ABQ

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

6.5
Based on 814 reviews
Cleanliness: 3
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 3.5
Value for Money: 4
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 5
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Chavas • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Size matters.

Cons:

Not smoker friendly.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Grijalva • family_with_children • us
7
Pros:

Value and clean, just had to wait an extra hour for my room.

Cons:

The property looks a little trashy outside.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Stock • family_with_children • us
10
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James • solo_traveller • us
7
Enjoyable comfortable room while in Alburquerque.
Pros:

Comfortable bed, clean room.

Cons:

Coffee maker leaks where filter located, replace the coffee maker.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Todd • couple • us
1
Hated it but I was tired. The pictures are lies in their advertisements
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

It’s a Motel 6 with a La Quinta name. It was garbage. Rooms were dirty and just basically a room.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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john • couple • us
4
i used to look for la Quinta properties. never again.
Pros:

renovated room. staff was great.

Cons:

outside my room entrance- a plastic covered pool- out of order. an overflowing trash can. dog droppings in the parking spot that someone tracked down the sidewalk.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Larena • solo_traveller • us
7
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Denise • family_with_children • us
3
It was okay.
Pros:

I actually didn’t have breakfast it wasn’t much to chose from.

Cons:

There was dry hand towels in my sink when I entered the room.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Sam • extended_group • us
10
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Zoryant • family_with_children • us
4
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • us
1
Stay away from this, hotel.
Pros:

Nothing. This place, needs to be torn down or burned to ashes.

Cons:

The entire property is in completely, dilapidated. The hotel, runs a scam. They charge an erroneous, $100 deposit, then when, you check out, they attempt to blame, YOU, for the issues, within the hotel room. The tub, was disgusting, the room, reeked of cigarettes, like a chain smoker, had been in their for months, smoking, non-stop. This place, isn't safe for families or anyone.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Billy • family_with_children • us
2
Cons:

Well, let's see no vending machines, showers was dirty. We'll taking a shower water went from hot to cold to hot to cold
No microwave our fridge in the room

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Ila • solo_traveller • us
9
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Tao • couple • us
8
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Taven • extended_group • us
4
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Sandoval • couple • us
6
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • us
3
Hopefully the other La Quintas are better, but we won't be trying them.
Pros:

The bed was comfortable. The area around the sink was updated and very nice. The location was excellent.

Cons:

The outside was shabby with peeling paint. The worst thing was no refrigerator which for $300/night one would think was automatic. The ice bucket leaked but we were forced to use it. On the 10th we were up at 4 am to take a balloon ride, then tried to nap back at the room for an hour (9:30--10:30). At 10:28 we were rudely awakened by a female staff member asking when we were going to leave. Perfect ending for a bad 3 nights. The whole place reminded me of motels where human trafficers set up shop.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Chinh • family_with_children • us
6
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Veronica • couple • us
7
It was convenient
Pros:

conveniently located, easy booking

Cons:

No Bathroom for guests in the lobby, fridge in room didn’t work, guest service could have been better

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Utsav • family_with_children • us
9
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee