The Imperial: from $100 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $100 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at The Imperial on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

The Imperial is a renovated, retro-style Route 66 motel in East Downtown in Albuquerque, United States.

Address: 701 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque. Property ID: 1457820. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/albuquerque/the-imperial-1457820

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/albuquerque/the-imperial-1457820/2026-11-21/2-adults

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1 night

Total price: $100 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $200 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $299 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $398 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $498 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $597 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $696 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $790 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $889 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $988 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $1,083 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $1,180 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $1,275 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $1,372 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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#1 of 9 hotels in Downtown & EDo by Axel's take. Downtown & EDo is #2 of 6 places to stay in Albuquerque. The best hotels in Downtown & EDo, ranked · Where to stay in Albuquerque

Axel's take: 8.8/10

A characterful motel with strong basics, though light sleepers should choose carefully. a renovated, retro-style Route 66 motel in East Downtown, scored for what it is.

The Imperial is a renovated Route 66 motel, not a full-service hotel, and it delivers unusually well on the essentials. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise clean rooms, comfortable beds and genuinely helpful staff. The retro furnishings give it personality without pretending to be luxury, while the food hall and cocktail lounge make an overnight stop more interesting. It's a strong pick for road-trippers wanting character and good value near downtown.

The trade-off is the lively, exterior-entry motel setting: guests mention traffic, parking-lot and pool-area noise, and some feel uneasy around the surrounding streets. On-site parking is free but can fill up. Expedia lists the swimming pool as seasonally closed from October 15 through April 30. We'd skip it for guaranteed quiet or a polished, full-service experience.

• Best for: Route 66 road-trippers; value-minded couples; travelers who prefer retro character

• Watch out for: traffic and courtyard noise; limited on-site parking; seasonal pool closure; no elevator

• Location: East Downtown on Central Avenue, near restaurants and I-25; some guests find the immediate surroundings uncomfortable.

• Rooms: Renovated retro-style rooms with comfortable beds; exterior-entry layout can bring noise.

• Cleanliness: A consistent strength across recent guest feedback and major booking-site ratings.

• Service: Friendly, accommodating front-desk staff earn repeated praise across sites.

• Amenities: Food hall, cocktail lounge, small gym and seasonal outdoor pool; upper floors require stairs.

• Fees and surprises: Free parking, subject to availability; Expedia lists a stay deposit, no pets and housekeeping on request.

Axel's opinion of The Imperial, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · cabq.gov. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

About The Imperial

• Property type: Mini-hotel
• 2-star hotel
• 701 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque
• Guest rating: 4.1/5 on Google from 482 reviews (location 4.6/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): ART - EDo Station: 2 min walk · Albuquerque International Sunport: 19 min by taxi · Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF): 53 min by taxi · Maxwell Museum of Anthropology: 5 min by taxi · National Hispanic Cultural Center: 6 min by taxi · ABQ BioPark Zoo: 7 min by taxi
• Hotel policies: Deposit: $50 per room per stay
• Amenities: Outdoor pool, Fitness center, Parking (free), Self-service laundry, Accessible, Wi-Fi (free), Kitchen in some rooms
• Check-in from: 15:00
• Check-out by: 11:00
• City page: Hotels in Albuquerque

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Standard room

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Standard Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Standard Quadruple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Suite

• Room features: Kitchen; Microwave
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Double Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Kitchen; Microwave
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Studio

Double Studio (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed

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