Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque / Journal Center

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Meeting facility
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Room, 2 Queen Beds | Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $148
$128 nightly
$148 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 26 - Jun 27

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5320 San Antonio Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109
  • Place, ITT Technical Institute
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Cliff's Amusement Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, La Luz Trail
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

One King Bed, Roll In Shower

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, One King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 410 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, Accessible

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

One King Bed, Roll In Shower

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, One King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Albuquerque

Located in Albuquerque (Northeast Heights), Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque / Journal Center is within a 10-minute drive of Balloon Fiesta Park and Sandia Casino. .This hotel is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from ABQ Uptown and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Albuquerque Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • ITT Technical Institute - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cliff's Amusement Park - 1 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Balloon Fiesta Park - 2 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • La Luz Trail - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • ABQ Uptown - 10 min drive - 10.3 miles

Getting around

  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 17 min drive
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sadie's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy's Cafe On Jefferson - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque / Journal Center

Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque / Journal Center offers 94 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters. Flat-screen 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 desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 94 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen 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 desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy American cuisine at The Garden Grille and Bar, 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 served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Garden Grille and Bar - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
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

  • Self parking on site (USD 4 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 10 to 17 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Garden Grille and Bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2004
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - April 2022

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
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 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Administrative fee: USD 1.00 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 17.00 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 4.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

We should mention

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 welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque / Journal Center Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 489 out of 903 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 903 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 903 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 903 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 903 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, food was great, pool was fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kedrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff and comfortable room/bed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful facility. Friendly and helpful staff. Housekeeping was very attentive.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were clean and front desk staff was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel close to the ballon festival park. Would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very pleasant.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff very clean and very nicely priced for our family
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really friendly and attentive to our needs. Very clean and we felt safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed and quiet room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every time I’m in Albuquerque I stay at this hotel. Front desk staff have always been friendly. It’s in a great location. Hotel is clean and quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very accommodating for last minute change in type of room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Armida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful place. Excellent staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel was ok. We were on the 1st floor and you can literally hear everything above. So sleep was non existent unfortunately.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sutherland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always enjoy staying here.its welcoming and staff is so nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good option for the town
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Celeste

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice but walls are so thin I can hear everything from my room. I kept waking up when I was asleep due to noise coming from outside my room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sutherland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its always a nice stay and firendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Caren Waters

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was warm and friendly, hotel was bright, clean and cheerful: well maintained. April at front desk was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend get away

We had a wonderful trip. Very clean hotel, w incredibly friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025