La Quinta by Wyndham Albuquerque Journal Ctr NW

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La Quinta by Wyndham
5.9 (1679 reviews)
7439 Pan American Fwy Northeast , Albuquerque , US
+1 505-345-7500

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, accommodating staff
Good, convenient location (near freeway)
Affordable / good price
Some rooms are spacious and well designed
Free breakfast (limited)
Cons:
Poor cleanliness (hair in showers, unclean fridge, pet dander, smoke smell)
Noise and safety concerns (hallway altercation, intermittent alarms)
Property needs updating and repairs
Pets allowed leading to allergies
Some rooms lack amenities (curtains, small beds)

Categories

Cleanliness
3
Multiple reviews report unclean rooms (hair in showers, pet dander, fridge not cleaned, pervasive smoke smell); one review mentioned a very clean renovated room, but overall cleanliness is poor.
Service
8.5
Several guests noted very nice, pleasant, accommodating and helpful staff; service is consistently called out as a positive.
Location
7.5
Multiple mentions of easy-to-find location, close to the freeway and convenient for travel; location is a clear strength.
Room Quality
5
Mixed reports: some rooms described as spacious, well designed and comfortable, others lacked curtains, had small beds, were noisy and felt unsafe due to hallway altercation.
Amenities
4.5
Facilities need improvement and updating per reviews; breakfast exists but is limited, pet policy and intermittent smoke alarms detract from amenities.
Value for Money
7
Guests frequently noted the hotel is cheap and offers good price/value, though cleanliness and facility issues reduce perceived value for some.
Food and Beverage
5.5
Breakfast is free but has limited options according to reviews; no other food/beverage offerings were highlighted.
Overall Experience
6.2
Overall mixed experience: convenient and affordable with friendly staff for some, but noise, smells, cleanliness and safety concerns led others to have a poor stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:07

Property Description

Convenient Location and Amenities

This Albuquerque hotel offers a free shuttle to Sandia Casino, just 1.5 miles away. Free W-Fi is included. A daily continental breakfast featuring fresh waffles is provided daily for all guests.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Features

A flat-screen HD cable TV with premium channels is offered in each room at the pet-friendly La Quinta Inn & Suites Albuquerque Journal Ctr NW. A spacious work desk is provided. Coffee-making facilities are included.

Relaxing Outdoor Pool and Fitness Center

An outdoor pool is available for guest relaxation. A fitness centre is available at NW Albuquerque Journal Ctr La Quinta Inn & Suites. A guest launderette is located on site.

Experience comfort and convenience at La Quinta Inn & Suites Albuquerque Journal Ctr NW. Book your stay 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.

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of 25 USD per pet, per night applies. Please note that a maximum of 2 pets is allowed. Please note that the property can only allow pets with a maximum weight of 75 pounds.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

5.9
Based on 1679 reviews
Cleanliness: 3
Service: 8.5
Location: 7.5
Room Quality: 5
Amenities: 4.5
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 5.5
Overall Experience: 6.2
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Morgas • couple • us
10
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Knipfer • couple • us
1
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Kaskalla • family_with_children • us
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Valdez • family_with_children • us
8
Cons:

Beds were too small

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Mary • extended_group • us
5
Pros:

Nothing was creepy

Cons:

Was in a creepy place

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Sheri • solo_traveller • us
6
Pros:

The staff was very nice and pleasant and accommodating.

Cons:

It could have been cleaner. My room didn't have curtains, only a roll blind and light came in on both sides. Super noisy, and an altercation happened on the last night that I was there with a lot of yelling in the hallway. I felt completely unsafe.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Randol • couple • us
5
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Lucas • family_with_children • us
2
The smells and noise won't let you sleep.
Pros:

It was easy to find right off the interstate. It was someplace to sleep. It was cheap, but there's a reason for that.

Cons:

Pets were allowed so most of my family woke up with allergies because the rooms were not well cleaned, and pet dander is hard to get rid if even if well cleaned. We didn't even shower since the showers were pretty gross with hair everywhere but mostly a lot stuck in the drain. These things are kinda expected for a cheap hotel, but we were in non-smoking, and the smoke smell coming into the room was almost unbearable. And the smoke alarms in the hallway directly outside of the rooms beeped intermittently all night. This is the first hotel I've stayed at that made me think about sleeping in the car or finding a different one in the middle of the night because it smelled so bad it gave me a headache. The hallways smelled worse. I didn't expect much for the price, in accordance to quality. But I expected a clean room I could breathe in. I'll pay more in the future or just keep driving.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Gary • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

Great staff, very spacious room and great price.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Leslie • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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William • family_with_children • us
8
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Maria Elena • solo_traveller • us
10
It was a great show stay
Pros:

The way the rooms were nicely designed and comfortable

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Rollann • solo_traveller • us
5
Pros:

Location was good facilities need improvement

Cons:

Needs updating and repairing

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
G
gina • solo_traveller • us
5
Ok stay
Pros:

Close location to the freeway, quick to get everywhere

Cons:

It was a very old property. It needs to be upgraded and taking care of more. Exterior needs a paint job, the landscaping and the grounds haven't been cleaned up and probably years, the parking lot needs to be paved, inside of the hotel was old too, but they maintained it as best as they could.

The breakfast needs more options, but at least it was free.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • us
10
Cons:

More cleanliness

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Tara • couple • us
6
Good
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Cleaning staff did not clean the fridge

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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laisdanis • couple • us
9
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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J1362YVcharlieg • Couples
8
Very nice for the price
Pros:

I was quite pleased with our room. I had read the reviews while we were traveling and I was expecting a substandard room. Our room was very clean and had fresh paint and new furniture. The staff was friendly and helpful. The hotel is getting renovated. I would recommend this hotel if you are traveling through Albuquerque.

2026-07-28 • via Tripadvisor
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danicac761 • NONE
2
Dirty
Pros:

1 star. Would not recommend. The room was dirty, there was no hot water, and had broken door locks. Property did not feel safe.

2026-04-18 • via Tripadvisor