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Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Old Town Plaza

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Exterior
Reception
Lobby
Outdoor pool, open 7 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn is your haven near Old Town Plaza, where you can unwind in the spa tub or by the garden. Enjoy a delicious meal at Wild Avocado restaurant and take advantage of on-site amenities like an outdoor pool with sun loungers, free self parking, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests rave about the dining options, helpful staff, and location.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
The current price is $137
includes taxes & fees
$118 per night
Mar 19 - Mar 20

Room options

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 322.9 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Shower Only)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 324 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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1015 Rio Grande Blvd Nw, Albuquerque, NM, 87104

What's nearby

  • Old Town Plaza - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Indian Pueblo Cultural Center - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Albuquerque Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • ABQ BioPark Zoo - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • University of New Mexico - 6 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 10 min drive
  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 12 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up

Restaurants

  • ‪Baskin-Robbins - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ponderosa Brewing - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cutbow Coffee Roastology - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪D. H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn puts you just a 5-minute drive from Old Town Plaza and Albuquerque Convention Center. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Wild Avocado, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. A free airport shuttle, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and restaurant.

Languages

English, Spanish
VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 173 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport and train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Up to 3 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Off-leash area available

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle from 7 AM to 10 PM*
    • Free train station pick-up*

Offsite

    • Free area shuttle within 1 mi

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Free local shuttle
  • Children's menu
  • Pool gate
  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (2497 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1972
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 8 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 34
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Shower grab bar height (inches): 33
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch LCD TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
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Special features

Dining

Wild Avocado - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
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Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 25 per stay

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5 to 15 for adults, and USD 5 to 15 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 100 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 20 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM
  • Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 30 mi (48.28 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

Also known as

Best Western Plus Rio Grande
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Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7 AM to 10 PM.

Are pets allowed at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas are available.

Is parking offered on site at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available from 7 AM to 10 PM on request.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge of USD 50 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 100 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Route 66 Casino (9-min drive) and The Downs Racetrack and Casino (9-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and horseback riding, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn also has a fitness center and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn?

Yes, Wild Avocado offers American cuisine.

What's the area around Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn like?

Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn is in West Old Town, a short 10-minute drive from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and 11 minutes' walk from Old Town Plaza. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful!
Our stay was wonderful! Will stay again if we’re ever in the area.
Steve, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was nice, clean and comfortable. Very pleasant and helpful staff
Stephanie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very clean and comfortable. The free breakfast (I am a Best Western member) was amazing. I would stay there again.
Peggy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and safe
Clean, safe and restaurant on site Exactly what was needed in an unknown town off the i40.
bradley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place conveniently located by Old Town. We’ve stayed here many times over the years. Definitely recommend.
Carol, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Overnight Stay in Albuquerque.
Very happy with our room.
Harolyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very pleased!
Excellent place, very well maintained and clean. comfortable pillows, bedding and mattress. Quiet even next to highway! would recommend and would stay again!
Thomas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet, nice room. Good stay. Would stay again. Wisconsin to Arizona.
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very friendly and helpful. We stop here every year on our way west. We travel with two small dogs and they even provide bowls and a cot for them. Room was very comfortable and clean.
Karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super easy access, friendly staff and a great room!
Susan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Our stay at Ft. Morgan the night before was awesome so this was just not quite as nice. But it was still good and the free breakfast with membership was awesome!
Val, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Smiles everywhere
Very nice Best Western. Excellent customer service and cleanliness. I took one star off on comfort because we are from a small town and the hotel had quite a bit of traffic noise. I realize that’s not within their control.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice to have a restaurant in the hotel.
Audrey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
It was a great stay. Glad the pool/jacuzzi was open with a dome covering it during these colder months. Great service and room was clean.
ETHYLENA, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I like the restaurant.
Ray, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great to have the restaurant and bar onsite.
Louis, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay.
Ronalene, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was excellent,very attentive
Carolyn, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

We enjoyed our stay there
Jennifer MI, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, extremely helpful.
Joseph, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was a super nice place and people were friendly . Very clean and upscale rooms , and the restaurant was good and convenient.
Olin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay was pleasant and comfortable.
Rose, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We found the staff to be very accomodatibg. The rooms were very clean.
Carl, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome charming hotel.
Anita, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable. Very nice hotel.
Deborah, 1-night trip