Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

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Best Western Plus
8.6 (775 reviews)
1015 Rio Grande Northwest , Albuquerque , us

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Delicious food
Comfortable rooms
Great location
Cons:
Traffic noise
Difficult access to side door
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.1
Reviews were mixed, with some positive mentions but negative aspects noted, such as the jacuzzi area and the need for window cleaning.
Service
9.1
Many reviews highlighted excellent service across various staff members, indicating a strong performance.
Location
8.6
The location was frequently praised for being close to attractions like Old Town and dining options.
Room Quality
8.6
Most guests found the rooms to be spacious, comfortable, and clean.
Amenities
8.6
Positive mentions of the restaurant and pet-friendly policy, though some specific amenities were lacking.
Value for Money
8.1
Concerns were raised regarding pricing in light of noted issues with the property.
Food and Beverage
9.1
The on-site restaurant received excellent feedback for the food quality and breakfast service.
Overall Experience
8.6
Most reviews indicated a happy experience with a willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 01:59

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn boasts a covered outdoor pool with a relaxing hot tub, perfect for unwinding after a long day. Guests can also stay active at the modern fitness center or stay connected with complimentary high-speed internet access.

Dining Experience
Indulge in a delightful culinary journey at The Wild Avocado, offering scrumptious meals throughout the day in a laid-back setting. End your day on a high note by savoring a drink at the vibrant Cork & Tap lounge.

Convenient Services
Whether it's a refreshing swim, a satisfying meal, or a well-deserved cocktail, this hotel has everything you need for a memorable stay. Book now and experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn.

Important information:

The Hotel will not rent a room to an individual who resides within the Albuquerque Metro area and a thirty-five (35) mile radius beyond Albuquerque.

The Hotel will check identification documents of guests and confirm the guests’ residence addresses for the uniform application of the policy.

If a potential guest requests an exception to this policy (e.g., based upon an emergency or fulfilling of a lawful duty or service), the Hotel reserves the absolute right and discretion to decide the exception based upon evidence requested from and provided by the guest. Any such exception shall only be made by a member of the Hotel’s management. Exceptions may also be made for group blocks of rooms that are related to events at the hotel.

This policy will not be applied in a discriminatory manner – decisions will not be made based upon a person’s race, religion, color, sex, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Management reserves the right to amend this policy from time-to-time in its sole discretion.

The hotel does not accept cats.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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for US$0 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 5.14
Public Area
  • Hill Located: No
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Type:
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: Yes
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: Yes
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: Yes
  • Elevator Visual Signs: Yes
  • Lifts Accessible: No
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Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 775 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.1
Service: 9.1
Location: 8.6
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 8.1
Food and Beverage: 9.1
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Peggy • couple • us
10
Pros:

Free breakfast for BW members

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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SIGITAS • couple • us
10
Pros:

All good

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Alicia • couple • us
10
Clean room, good location, good breakfast, and the staff was helpful and professional…Good place to stay when traveling!
Pros:

The room was clean…the hotel was in a location that both my sister and I felt safe (gated area with security on site.)
The breakfast was very good. The staff was kind, attentive and professional! We really enjoyed our stay!

Cons:

No negative issues.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Fegan Mary • solo_traveller • us
10
Highly recommend
Pros:

The staff were exceptional! Great location, delicious breakfast, safe parking, shuttle to old town was very helpful in the heat. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Mijares • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Raymond • solo_traveller • us
10
Great place to stay
Pros:

Loved the bar tender..she was awesome

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Leellen • couple • us
9
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Alvaro • solo_traveller • uy
8
Pros:

Habitación espaciosa y bien equipada. Baño muy cómodo

Cons:

Precio no resultó de los más económicos

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • us
7
Comfy bed, loud traffic
Pros:

The shuttle was great and accommodating. Bed was super comfy.

Cons:

It is a pretty industrial area. The hotel is right next to the highway so you hear cars the entire time.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Nancy • couple • us
9
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Denise • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

I did not eat but I and my little dog really enjoyed our stay

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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BarbJ117 • Solo travel • Chicago, Illinois
10
A lovely stay
Pros:

I was participating in a tour starting late April and arrived in Albuquerque a few days before to explore on my own. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, and before I even asked, I was told that they had arranged for me to stay in the same room for the tour. Breakfast was excellent. The pickup at the airport was most appreciated, as was the airport shuttle for my departure. The hotel is roughly a 15-minute walk to Old Town, and there are numerous restaurants along the way. Pickups for Lyft rides to wherever were easy and quick. My room was very nice and the bed quite comfortable. A lovely stay.

2026-05-03 • via Tripadvisor
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Jose • couple • us
1
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Therese • solo_traveller • us
7
It was what it was
Pros:

It was easy access to freeway and in a relatively safe area.

Cons:

The pool and spa were not clean and the “tent” was old with freezing cold air blasting into it. The water was cold as well in pool and tepid in the spa. Could not turn on jets.

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Sherrie • couple • us
10
2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Lillian • couple • us
10
Comfortable and quiet
2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Aguilar • couple • us
10
EXCELENTE SERVICIO Y UBICACION
Pros:

ME GUSTO QUE NOS AYUDARON A PODER ACCESDER A UNA EXPERIENCIA EXCELENTE EN EL DESAYUNO. 100% RECOMENTADO MAS PARA LAS PERSONAS QUE VIAJAN POR PRIMERA VEZ A ALBUQUERUQE BUENA UBICACION, ACCESIBLE A PUNTOS IMPORTANTES DE LA CIDUAD.

Cons:

CREO QUE NO TENGO NADA MALO QUE DECIR ESTUYVO EXCELENTE LA UBICACION.

100% RECOMENDADO MAS PARA LA GENTE QUE LLEGARA PARA EL BALLOW FIESTA.

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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George • couple • us
10
Great experience
Pros:

Great dinner and breakfast

Cons:

Nothing but a lower price?

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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pennyannq2016 • Family • Pueblo, Colorado
6
Changed not the same have always stayed here for last 25 years
Pros:

This is a good hotel, have been staying here the last 25 years every time we come to Albuquerque. This time one complaint, had to pay before stay due to the fact sold out it was during the Gathering of Nations POWWOW, I get it, but still if you are coming why are we paying before we get there to secure the room? If we do not show up then the hotel still collects the fee, so we had reservations, so no need to collect ahead. Did not like that policy, said only happened during the Gathering of Nations and the Balloon Fest still not a very welcomed Policy. Although rooms are clean, and like the breakfast in the morning, What happened to the microwaves, and the outlets to plug our devices, like cell phones, UBS apparatus to charge were not working against the wall. on the table, the plugs did not work either, this is sad. I mean you pay all this money for rooms and items in the hotel do not work. It is an ideal location for old town, and clean but it was just not the same as before. Staff is friendly, but the people renting rooms not so much, the staff at the desk need to inform people to return the luggage carts back to where they belong, we could not find one anywhere the morning we were checking out. Some people must of put them in their rooms, the hotel is just not the same. Next time staying somewhere else.

2026-04-27 • via Tripadvisor