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Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

Star Rating
3 out of 5
$95 average price per night

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Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
Outdoor Spa Tub
In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Guest reviews

4.1/5 Very Good
1,003 reviews
Guests rated this property 4.3/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

Pool
Free WiFi
Parking included
Pet Friendly
Free Airport Shuttle
Air Conditioning

Cleaning and safety practices

Cleaned with disinfectant
Hand sanitizer provided
Personal protective equipment

Map

1015 Rio Grande Blvd Nw, Albuquerque, NM

Explore the area

Popular LocationAlbuquerque Museum9 min walk
Popular LocationOld Town Plaza11 min walk
Popular LocationNew Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science17 min walk
AirportAlbuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)10 min drive

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  • Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

    Photos of Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

    Room amenities

    • 324 sq ft
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 King Bed
    More detailsStandard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

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

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    4.2/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 324 sq ft
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 King Bed
    More detailsStandard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

  • Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator, Pool View

    Photos of Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator, Pool View

    4.5/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 324 sq ft
    • Sleeps 4
    • 2 Queen Beds
    More detailsStandard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator, Pool View

  • Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Pool View

    Photos of Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Pool View

    Room amenities

    • 324 sq ft
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 King Bed
    More detailsStandard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Pool View

  • Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Queen Murphy Bed Only)

    Photos of Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Queen Murphy Bed Only)

    Room amenities

    • 324 sq ft
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 King Bed
    More detailsStandard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Queen Murphy Bed Only)

  • Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

    Photos of Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

    4.4/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 324 sq ft
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 Queen Bed
    More detailsStandard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

    Photos of Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

    4.6/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 324 sq ft
    • Sleeps 4
    • 2 Queen Beds
    More detailsStandard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

    Photos of Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

    4.7/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 324 sq ft
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 King Bed
    More detailsStandard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

    4.7/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 324 sq ft
    • Sleeps 4
    • 2 Queen Beds
    More detailsStandard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

  • Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

    Photos of Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

    Room amenities

    • 324 sq ft
    • Sleeps 4
    • 2 Double Beds
    More detailsStandard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

  • Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

    Photos of Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

    5/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 324 sq ft
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 King Bed
    More detailsStandard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

The average per-night price is based on the lowest price found within the past 24 hours for the next 30 nights. All prices exclude taxes and fees and are based on a 1-night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

About this area

Albuquerque

Located in Albuquerque, Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn is in the historical district and near the airport. Albuquerque Museum and New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Old Town Plaza and Sandia Peak Ski and Tramway. Don't miss out on a visit to ABQ BioPark Zoo. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Popular Location

What's nearby

  • Albuquerque Museum - 9 min walk
  • Old Town Plaza - 11 min walk
  • New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science - 17 min walk
  • Indian Pueblo Cultural Center - 2 min drive
  • Albuquerque Biological Park - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center - 8 min drive
  • Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wild Avocado — 1 min walk
  • St. Clair Winery & Bistro - 2 min walk
  • Little Anita's - 8 min walk
  • Monica's El Portal - 9 min walk
  • Church Street Cafe - 10 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

3-star Albuquerque hotel in West Old Town, near Albuquerque Museum
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas is provided, as well as free self parking, a free airport shuttle, and free train station pick-up. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/café, and a spa tub are onsite. All 173 rooms provide free WiFi and free wired Internet, LCD TVs with satellite channels, and conveniences like refrigerators and coffee makers. Guests will also find room service, free weekday newspapers, and free local calls.
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn offers 173 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary weekday newspapers and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or spa tub without adult supervision.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Follows standard sanitization guidelines of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Follows industry sanitization guidelines of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Social distancing

Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Hand sanitizer provided
Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7 AM - 10 PM
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request
  • Free area shuttle up to 1 mi
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 6 AM–11 AM: USD 5-15 for adults and USD 5-15 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/café
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Dry cleaning service
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (2500 square feet)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them in the special requests field on the booking page after selecting your room.
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room accessibility
  • Roll-in shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Linens
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers (weekdays)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3:00 PM - midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out

Special check-in instructions

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Airport shuttle service is available on request from 7 AM to 10 PM
Fees may apply; contact the property in advance to make arrangements
Due to COVID-19, this property's food and beverage options may be limited pursuant to local regulations.

Renovations and closures

Due to COVID-19, this property’s food and beverage options may be limited.
The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Fitness facility
  • Outdoor pool
  • Restaurant
  • Spa tub
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
  • Fitness facility
  • Outdoor pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Spa tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 100.00 per stay)
Dogs only
2 per room (up to 40 lbs)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night
Free cribs (infant beds)

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 25 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: between USD 5 and USD 15 for adults, USD 5 and USD 15 for children (approximately)
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 100.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability, amount varies)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability, amount varies)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place
Disinfectant is used to clean the property, and commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays
Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; guests are provided with hand sanitizer
The property affirms that it follows sanitization practices of We Care Clean (Best Western) guidelines
The property affirms that it adheres to the SafeStay (AHLA - USA) sanitization guidelines
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM
Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section); guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or spa tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Best Western Plus Rio Grande
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Albuquerque
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn Albuquerque
Best Western Rio Grande
Best Western Rio Grande Inn
Rio Grande Best Western
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Hotel Albuquerque
Best Western Albuquerque
Albuquerque Best Western
Best Plus Grande Albuquerque
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn Hotel
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn Albuquerque
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn Hotel Albuquerque

Frequently asked questions

Can I cancel my reservation for free at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn and receive a full refund?
Yes, Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn?
As of Aug 4, 2020, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn on Aug 5, 2020 start from $90, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Does this property have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7 AM–10 PM.
Is this property pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 per room) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 20 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at this property?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM–midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (amount may vary, subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at this property?
Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (amount may vary, subject to availability).
Does this property provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.
Where is Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn located?
Located in West Old Town, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Albuquerque Museum and Old Town Plaza. New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science and Indian Pueblo Cultural Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Guest reviews

Overall score and ratings for Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

4.1
Very Good
1,003 reviews
5 - Excellent
425
4 - Good
380
3 - Okay
119
2 - Mediocre
42
1 - Poor
37
4.3
Cleanliness
4.3
Service and Staff
4.1
Amenities
4.1
Property condition

5/5 Excellent

Verified traveler
Aug 2, 2020
    This traveler didn’t leave comments with their review
    Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

    5/5 Excellent

    Kate, Scottsdale Arizona
    Business traveler
    Aug 1, 2020
    • Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

    We found this to be among our favorites to stop at when traveling between Colorado and Arizona! WE WILL STAY HERE AGAIN!!! Thank you! The Wild Avacado grill....absolutely outstanding food and service!!!!

    Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

    1/5

    Verified traveler
    Jul 31, 2020
    • Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

    Charged us extra $10 a night for a pool view. When we got there is was covered in a big ugly dome so we asked for our $20 extra back for the 2 days. They were very rude and pretty much told us we shouldn't even be in their state... wow. My dad also found a bug in his room.

    Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

    1/5

    Verified traveler
    Jul 31, 2020
      This traveler didn’t leave comments with their review
      Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

      3/5

      A, Philadelphia
      Traveled with group
      Jul 22, 2020
      • Liked: Staff & service, amenities

      The property was average and could use some updating. It was hard finding our room.

      Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

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