Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

Property class: 2.5

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An outdoor patio area with seating, potted plants, and a pathway.
A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside lamps, a desk, and a window with curtains.
A lobby with a sofa, chairs, a patterned rug, artwork, and a fireplace.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.
A hotel lobby with a modern design, featuring a large wall mural, a 'Lobby' sign, and a pathway leading to the entrance.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $133
$115 nightly
$133 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23

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1015 Rio Grande Blvd Nw, Albuquerque, NM, 87104
  • Place, Albuquerque Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Town Plaza
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(122 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(72 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Albuquerque

With a stay at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn in Albuquerque (West Old Town), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Albuquerque Museum and Old Town Plaza. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.

What's nearby

  • Albuquerque Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Old Town Plaza - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Indian Pueblo Cultural Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • ABQ BioPark Aquarium - 4 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cutbow Coffee Roastology - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Paxton's Taproom - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ponderosa Brewing - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪D. H. LESCOMBES WINERY & BISTRO - Old Town Albuquerque - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

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.

This Albuquerque hotel provides 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. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot 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 hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 173 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area. Guests can get around on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 1 mi.
Enjoy American cuisine at Wild Avocado, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Albuquerque? This hotel has 2497 square feet (232 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request), and a train station pick-up service is also provided at no charge.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6 AM and 10:00 AM.
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. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free area shuttle up to 1 mi
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 15 for adults and USD 5 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Wild Avocado

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Fenced pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2,497 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar in shower (33 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Null
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • 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 restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1972
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are 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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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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Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 673 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1005 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms nice, breakfast good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was very helpful and the rooms clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay again. Great calisthenics and great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was very convenient right off of interstate 40. Short walk to the historic old town Albuquerque. I’ll definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great price , close to everything and had kareoke on Friday was fun and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, pleasant staff, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall wonderful experience, rooms were spacious, clean and quiet. Staff were helpful with any needs or requests. Will definitely be my go to for future visits, also had bistros for close by eats and drinks. On-site bar and restaurant also was wonderful plus.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Nice hotel with great breakfast and close to old town and a lot good restaurants nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing staff and very clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable. Having restaurant in hotel was a plus. The food was delicious and wait staff very attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was convenient and helped get us out in an efficient manner.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, easy to freeway. Restaurants near by and on property. Pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was not to bad.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing and beautiful place to stay! Everything from clean, comfortable and beautiful room to the welcoming staff and delicious breakfast was first class! We will definitely stay here again! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay friendly front desk staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean and comfortable. Enjoyed having the restaurant and bar attached.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The night staff was amazing and very helpful, the room was one of the nicest we’ve stayed in during our cross country move.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, air worked well, bed were comfortable. Bartender was really nice and so were the check in staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice! Rooms were nice, location was great for reason I had to be In town! Restaurants food was good and bar was relaxing and bartender was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Easy to get to. Close to my Albuquerque family. Nice staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and clean property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean and orderly. Wonderful Southwest decor and ambiance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room with a great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026