Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

2.5 star property
Escape to a tranquil retreat with top-notch amenities nearby historic landmarks. Unwind in style after exploring Albuquerque's rich culture.

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Exterior
In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Reception
Outdoor pool, open 7 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pool
The current price is SAR 411
SAR 475 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
1015 Rio Grande Blvd Nw, Albuquerque, NM, 87104

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 12 min drive
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 10 min drive

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

Hotel near Old Town Plaza
Located close to Albuquerque Museum and New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Wild Avocado, offers breakfast, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, smoke-free premises, and a porter/bellhop
  • Guest reviews say great things the dining options, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 173 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • 42-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and cribs/infant beds

Languages

English, Spanish

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 on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • 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–10:00 AM: USD 5-15 for adults and USD 5-15 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • Wild Avocado

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Fence around the pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Refrigerator

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Shower grab bar height (inches): 33
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 34
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 8 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Shared microwave
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers (weekdays)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 100
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 25 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 15 for adults, and USD 5 to 15 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 100 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM
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
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7 AM–10 PM.

Is Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 30 per pet, 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 Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 50 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 100 (subject to availability).

Does Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 7 AM–10 PM on request.

Where is Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn located?

Located in West Old Town, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Old Town Plaza, Albuquerque Museum, and New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and ABQ BioPark Zoo are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 625 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1006 reviews

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 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly, fast check in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The dog run/park was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great, close to many attractions. The staff very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is right off I-40. The breakfast was made-to-order, and the pet-friendly room was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is located off interstate and close to Albuquerque Old Town. Hotel has a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner. Parking lot is well lit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet good value
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Very clean. Nicely decorated. Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Staff is very friendly. Comfortable, nice rooms. Great breakfast. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super easy access, friendly staff and a great room!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice to have a restaurant in the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ETHYLENA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recommend! Nice place with a restaurant that offers free breakfast. Rooms are big and beds comfy. Safe and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quite
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved fenced in dog run.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great to have the restaurant and bar onsite.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer MI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay there
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent,very attentive
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was pleasant and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a super nice place and people were friendly . Very clean and upscale rooms , and the restaurant was good and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome charming hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, extremely helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found the staff to be very accomodatibg. The rooms were very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Philip

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I could not sleep because of the thin walls. The property is dingy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025