BEST WESTERN PLUS Rio Grande Inn
1015 Rio Grande Boulevard NWAlbuquerque, NM 87104
Nightly Rates: ($123.68 - $123.68)
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Hotel Description:
Stay at this full-service Albuquerque, New Mexico hotel located close to Museum Row, the Historic Old Town Plaza and the University of New Mexico. Welcome to the BEST WESTERN PLUS Rio Grande Inn, a 100% non-smoking hotel located just off of Interstate 40 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This Albuquerque hotel offers beautiful Southwestern architecture and hand-crafted furniture as well as convenient access to Museum Row, home to the Albuquerque Museum of Art, the Albuquerque Natural History Museum and the Explora! Children's Museum. The BEST WESTERN PLUS Rio Grande Inn offers 173 spaciously-appointed guest rooms, each featuring a refrigerator, cable satellite television with HBO and free wireless high-speed Internet access. This New Mexico hotel also offers an outdoor heated swimming pool and hot tub, fitness center, full business services, wedding services, ballroom and meeting facilities. The BEST WESTERN PLUS Rio Grande Inn also features an onsite restaurant and cocktail lounge. Pets are welcome for a small fee. Guests staying at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Rio Grande Inn will enjoy being close to the Albuquerque Zoo, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Biological Park, the National Atomic Museum and the Tingley Beach Park. Business travelers will find convenient access to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Sun Land International, Honeywell , Coca-Cola , Sony Pictures Entertainment and the Kirtland Air Force Base. For superior customer service and a centralized location in Albuquerque, New Mexico, make a reservation today at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Rio Grande Inn!, Historic Old Town, AAA 3 Diamond, restaurant/bar/pool/Wi-Fi/interior corridor/airport shuttle.
Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 12:00 PM
Native currency: American Dollars
Number of floors: 4
Number of rooms: 173
Time zone: MST
Areas served: Santa Fe, Taos, El Paso,, Acoma Pueblo, Colorado Springs,, Los Lunas, Farmington, Castle Rock,, Espanola, Raton, Corrales, Angel Fire, Pueblo,, Rio Rancho, Durango,, Bernalillo, Belen, Pagosa Springs,, Trinidad, Socorro, Las Cruces, Shiprock, Gallup, Denv
Restaurants:
El Pinto: 9.00 mile(s) from El Pinto, Full Service, Mexican, Open for: lunch, dinner, New Mexican, 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.PF Changs: 6.00 mile(s) from PF Changs, Full Service, Chinese, Open for: lunch, dinner, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
St Clair Winery and Bistro: Adjacent to St Clair Winery and Bistro, Full Service, Continental, Open for: lunch, dinner,
Bravo Cucina Italiana: 6.70 mile(s) from Bravo Cucina Italiana, Full Service, Italian, Open for: dinner,
Albuquerque Grill: Albuquerque Grill, on premises, Full Service, American, Open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, Southwestern/American, open 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and room service is available
Texas Land and Cattle Steak House: 6.00 mile(s) from Texas Land and Cattle Steak House, Bar/Lounge, Steak House, Open for: dinner, Tuesday thru Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The Dog House: 1.45 mile(s) from The Dog House, Fast Food, American, Open for: lunch, dinner,
The Standard Diner: 3.50 mile(s) from The Standard Diner, Cafe, American, Open for: lunch, dinner,
Route 66 Diner: 4.00 mile(s) from Route 66 Diner, Cafe, American, Open for: lunch, dinner,
Tucanos: 2.00 mile(s) from Tucanos, Full Service, International, Open for: lunch, dinner, Carribean cuisine, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Church St Cafe: 0.30 mile(s) from Church St Cafe, Full Service, Mexican, Open for: lunch, dinner,
Zia Lounge: Zia Lounge, on premises, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: dinner, Open 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Il Vicino: 4.80 mile(s) from Il Vicino, Full Service, Italian, Open for: dinner,
Seasons Restaurant: 0.20 mile(s) from Seasons Restaurant, Full Service, Continental, Open for: lunch, dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Yanni's: 4.50 mile(s) from Yanni's, Full Service, Mediterranean, Open for: dinner,
Little Anitas: 0.20 mile(s) from Little Anitas, Full Service, Mexican, Open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Starbucks: Adjacent to Starbucks, Coffee Shop, American, Open for: breakfast, 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
High Noon: 0.30 mile(s) from High Noon, Full Service, Steak House, Open for: lunch, dinner, steaks, pasta and seafood, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Artichoke Cafe: 3.50 mile(s) from Artichoke Cafe, Full Service, Continental, Open for: dinner,
La Hacienda: 0.50 mile(s) from La Hacienda, Full Service, Mexican, Open for: lunch, dinner, American/Mexican, 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. till 9:30 on weekends
Sadies: 4.40 mile(s) from Sadies, Full Service, Mexican, Open for: lunch, dinner,
Monte Carlo's Steak House: 2.05 mile(s) from Monte Carlo's Steak House, Full Service, Steak House, Open for: dinner,
Jinja's: 10.80 mile(s) from Jinja's, Full Service, Vegetarian, Open for: lunch, dinner,
Lams Chinese: 1.00 mile(s) from Lams Chinese, Full Service, Chinese, Open for: lunch, dinner, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
High Finance: 15.00 mile(s) from High Finance, Full Service, Continental, Open for: lunch, dinner, 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Meeting Facilities:
Accommodates up to 200: Accommodates up to 200Hotel Amenities:
(additional fees may apply to certain amenities)- Air Conditioned
- Coffee Maker in Room
- Cribs Available
- Double Bed
- Express Checkout
- Exercise Gym
- Internet Access
- Guest Laundromat
- Multilingual
- Outdoor Pool
- Truck Parking
- Room Service
- Television with Cable
- Wheel Chair Access
- Porters
- Concierge Desk
- Data port Available
- Electronic Door Locks
- Fishing
- Hairdryers Available
- Wireless Internet Access
- Lounge
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Parking
- Queen Bed
- Safe Deposit Box
- U.S. Government Fire Safety Approved
- Wedding Services
- Business Center
- Connecting Rooms
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Elevators
- Free Parking
- Ice Machine
- Ironing Board
- Microwave
- Phone with speaker
- Outdoor Parking
- Refrigerator
- Skiing
- Voicemail
- Conference Facilities
- Copy Service
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Live Entertainment
- Free Local Telephone Calls
- High speed internet access
- King Bed
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- Heated Pool
- Recreational Vehicle Parking
- Restaurant
- Smoke Detectors
- Wake-up Service
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Indian Pueblo Cultural Center1.42 mile(s) from Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Nob Hill7.00 mile(s) from Nob Hill
Tingley Beach Park1.90 mile(s) from Tingley Beach Park
Cliff's Amusement Park10.00 mile(s) from Cliff's Amusement Park
Explora! Children's Museum1.14 mile(s) from Explora! Children's Museum
Santa Fe63.00 mile(s) from Santa Fe
Taos131 mile(s) from Taos
Albuquerque Isotopes Base7.00 mile(s) from Albuquerque Isotopes Base
Sun Land International,1.00 mile(s) from Sun Land International, Truck Repair Facility
Rush Truck Center,3.00 mile(s) from Rush Truck Center, Truck Repair Facility
Honeywell5.00 mile(s) from Honeywell
Albuquerque Freightliner,7.00 mile(s) from Albuquerque Freightliner, Truck Repair Facility
Old Town,0.30 mile(s) from Old Town, historic neighborhood with over 150 shops, restaurants, and galleries
CNM Community College,5.00 mile(s) from CNM Community College, Central New Mexico, Main
University of New Mexico,5.00 mile(s) from University of New Mexico, Main Campus
Albuquerque Aquarium1.00 mile(s) from Albuquerque Aquarium
Albuquerque Natural History0.50 mile(s) from Albuquerque Natural History
Rio Grande Nature Center2.00 mile(s) from Rio Grande Nature Center
Albuquerque Museum of Art0.06 mile(s) from Albuquerque Museum of Art
Albuquerque Convention Center3.00 mile(s) from Albuquerque Convention Center
African American Performing Arts7.00 mile(s) from African American Performing Arts
National Hispanic Cultural Center5.00 mile(s) from National Hispanic Cultural Center
Popejoy Hall6.00 mile(s) from Popejoy Hall
Sandia Peak Tram16.00 mile(s) from Sandia Peak Tram
Petroglyph National Monument6.31 mile(s) from Petroglyph National Monument
Balloon Fiesta Park10.00 mile(s) from Balloon Fiesta Park
Hinkle Family Fun Center12.00 mile(s) from Hinkle Family Fun Center
Historic Old Town0.03 mile(s) from Historic Old Town
Rio Grande Zoo2.18 mile(s) from Rio Grande Zoo
General Mills9.80 mile(s) from General Mills
Con-Way Western Express7.00 mile(s) from Con-Way Western Express
Lockheed Martin8.00 mile(s) from Lockheed Martin
VA Hospital8.00 mile(s) from VA Hospital
Sony Pictures Entertainment2.68 mile(s) from Sony Pictures Entertainment
BIA,1.00 mile(s) from BIA, Bureau of Indian Affiars
Sandia National Labs10.28 mile(s) from Sandia National Labs
PNM,2.00 mile(s) from PNM, Energy Service Co.
Creamland Dairies LLC2.00 mile(s) from Creamland Dairies LLC
Intel11.78 mile(s) from Intel
Kirtland Air Force Base8.66 mile(s) from Kirtland Air Force Base
UNM Hospital5.00 mile(s) from UNM Hospital
Presbyterian Hospital5.00 mile(s) from Presbyterian Hospital
The Bell Group6.00 mile(s) from The Bell Group
Coca-Cola5.00 mile(s) from Coca-Cola
US Forest Service2.37 mile(s) from US Forest Service
Ethicon8.75 mile(s) from Ethicon
HP15.00 mile(s) from HP
Kimo Theatre2.00 mile(s) from Kimo Theatre
Unser Racing Museum6.70 mile(s) from Unser Racing Museum
National Atomic Museum9.50 mile(s) from National Atomic Museum
The Pit5.40 mile(s) from The Pit
Abruzzo Balloon Museum10.30 mile(s) from Abruzzo Balloon Museum
New Mexico State University-ABQ7.00 mile(s) from New Mexico State University-ABQ
Trinity Southern University10.60 mile(s) from Trinity Southern University
The Art Center Design College6.30 mile(s) from The Art Center Design College
Dima6.44 mile(s) from Dima
Early College Academy6.04 mile(s) from Early College Academy
Highlands University-Rio Rancho12.00 mile(s) from Highlands University-Rio Rancho
College of Santa Fe-ABQ5.74 mile(s) from College of Santa Fe-ABQ
CNM5.65 mile(s) from CNM
SW Accupuncture College9.00 mile(s) from SW Accupuncture College
SIPI7.50 mile(s) from SIPI
Brown Mackie College9.00 mile(s) from Brown Mackie College
ITT Tech8.12 mile(s) from ITT Tech
Bikram's Yoga College4.32 mile(s) from Bikram's Yoga College
Albuquerque Barber College7.05 mile(s) from Albuquerque Barber College
University of Phoenix10.60 mile(s) from University of Phoenix
University of NM Nursing6.03 mile(s) from University of NM Nursing
University of St Francis7.34 mile(s) from University of St Francis
Apollo College2.71 mile(s) from Apollo College
New Mexcio Tech5.63 mile(s) from New Mexcio Tech
Webster University5.50 mile(s) from Webster University
Century University5.80 mile(s) from Century University
National American University5.50 mile(s) from National American University
Brookline College2.77 mile(s) from Brookline College
Nob Hill,5.45 mile(s) from Nob Hill, artistic neighborhood
Uptown ABQ,6.30 mile(s) from Uptown ABQ, open air shopping mall
Coronado Mall,6.30 mile(s) from Coronado Mall, indoor shopping mall
El Paso,269 mile(s) from El Paso, TX
Acoma Pueblo61.00 mile(s) from Acoma Pueblo
Colorado Springs,378 mile(s) from Colorado Springs, CO
Los Lunas27.20 mile(s) from Los Lunas
Farmington184 mile(s) from Farmington
Castle Rock,419 mile(s) from Castle Rock, CO
Espanola88.20 mile(s) from Espanola
Raton229 mile(s) from Raton
Corrales11.60 mile(s) from Corrales
Angel Fire153 mile(s) from Angel Fire
Pueblo,337 mile(s) from Pueblo, CO
Rio Rancho15.30 mile(s) from Rio Rancho
Durango,215 mile(s) from Durango, CO
Bernalillo17.90 mile(s) from Bernalillo
Belen37.00 mile(s) from Belen
Pagosa Springs,215 mile(s) from Pagosa Springs, CO
Trinidad251 mile(s) from Trinidad
Socorro79.60 mile(s) from Socorro
Las Cruces226 mile(s) from Las Cruces
Shiprock229 mile(s) from Shiprock
Gallup135 mile(s) from Gallup
Denver,447 mile(s) from Denver, CO
Truth or Consequences153 mile(s) from Truth or Consequences
Talin Market7.55 mile(s) from Talin Market
Pet Co6.69 mile(s) from Pet Co
Bow Wow Blues2.39 mile(s) from Bow Wow Blues
Shoes on a Shoestring9.10 mile(s) from Shoes on a Shoestring
World Market4.46 mile(s) from World Market
Walgreen's0.63 mile(s) from Walgreen's
Hastings6.42 mile(s) from Hastings
Target8.27 mile(s) from Target
La Montanita1.05 mile(s) from La Montanita
Bookworks2.54 mile(s) from Bookworks
Rancher's Pro Market1.76 mile(s) from Rancher's Pro Market
Nambe0.70 mile(s) from Nambe
Wal-Mart2.23 mile(s) from Wal-Mart
Lily Barrack2.54 mile(s) from Lily Barrack
Birdland5.92 mile(s) from Birdland
Ross6.31 mile(s) from Ross
Buffalo Exchange6.07 mile(s) from Buffalo Exchange
Burlington Coat Factory6.31 mile(s) from Burlington Coat Factory
Cottonwood Mall,9.02 mile(s) from Cottonwood Mall, indoor shopping mall
Best Buy8.90 mile(s) from Best Buy
State Fair Flea Market6.95 mile(s) from State Fair Flea Market
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center1.42 mile(s) from Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Nob Hill7.00 mile(s) from Nob Hill
Tingley Beach Park1.90 mile(s) from Tingley Beach Park
Cliff's Amusement Park10.00 mile(s) from Cliff's Amusement Park
Explora! Children's Museum1.14 mile(s) from Explora! Children's Museum
Santa Fe63.00 mile(s) from Santa Fe
Taos131 mile(s) from Taos
Albuquerque Isotopes Base7.00 mile(s) from Albuquerque Isotopes Base
Sun Land International,1.00 mile(s) from Sun Land International, Truck Repair Facility
Rush Truck Center,3.00 mile(s) from Rush Truck Center, Truck Repair Facility
Honeywell5.00 mile(s) from Honeywell
Albuquerque Freightliner,7.00 mile(s) from Albuquerque Freightliner, Truck Repair Facility
Old Town,0.30 mile(s) from Old Town, historic neighborhood with over 150 shops, restaurants, and galleries
CNM Community College,5.00 mile(s) from CNM Community College, Central New Mexico, Main
University of New Mexico,5.00 mile(s) from University of New Mexico, Main Campus
Albuquerque Aquarium1.00 mile(s) from Albuquerque Aquarium
Albuquerque Natural History0.50 mile(s) from Albuquerque Natural History
Rio Grande Nature Center2.00 mile(s) from Rio Grande Nature Center
Albuquerque Museum of Art0.06 mile(s) from Albuquerque Museum of Art
Albuquerque Convention Center3.00 mile(s) from Albuquerque Convention Center
African American Performing Arts7.00 mile(s) from African American Performing Arts
National Hispanic Cultural Center5.00 mile(s) from National Hispanic Cultural Center
Popejoy Hall6.00 mile(s) from Popejoy Hall
Sandia Peak Tram16.00 mile(s) from Sandia Peak Tram
Petroglyph National Monument6.31 mile(s) from Petroglyph National Monument
Balloon Fiesta Park10.00 mile(s) from Balloon Fiesta Park
Hinkle Family Fun Center12.00 mile(s) from Hinkle Family Fun Center
Historic Old Town0.03 mile(s) from Historic Old Town
Rio Grande Zoo2.18 mile(s) from Rio Grande Zoo
General Mills9.80 mile(s) from General Mills
Con-Way Western Express7.00 mile(s) from Con-Way Western Express
Lockheed Martin8.00 mile(s) from Lockheed Martin
VA Hospital8.00 mile(s) from VA Hospital
Sony Pictures Entertainment2.68 mile(s) from Sony Pictures Entertainment
BIA,1.00 mile(s) from BIA, Bureau of Indian Affiars
Sandia National Labs10.28 mile(s) from Sandia National Labs
PNM,2.00 mile(s) from PNM, Energy Service Co.
Creamland Dairies LLC2.00 mile(s) from Creamland Dairies LLC
Intel11.78 mile(s) from Intel
Kirtland Air Force Base8.66 mile(s) from Kirtland Air Force Base
UNM Hospital5.00 mile(s) from UNM Hospital
Presbyterian Hospital5.00 mile(s) from Presbyterian Hospital
The Bell Group6.00 mile(s) from The Bell Group
Coca-Cola5.00 mile(s) from Coca-Cola
US Forest Service2.37 mile(s) from US Forest Service
Ethicon8.75 mile(s) from Ethicon
HP15.00 mile(s) from HP
Kimo Theatre2.00 mile(s) from Kimo Theatre
Unser Racing Museum6.70 mile(s) from Unser Racing Museum
National Atomic Museum9.50 mile(s) from National Atomic Museum
The Pit5.40 mile(s) from The Pit
Abruzzo Balloon Museum10.30 mile(s) from Abruzzo Balloon Museum
New Mexico State University-ABQ7.00 mile(s) from New Mexico State University-ABQ
Trinity Southern University10.60 mile(s) from Trinity Southern University
The Art Center Design College6.30 mile(s) from The Art Center Design College
Dima6.44 mile(s) from Dima
Early College Academy6.04 mile(s) from Early College Academy
Highlands University-Rio Rancho12.00 mile(s) from Highlands University-Rio Rancho
College of Santa Fe-ABQ5.74 mile(s) from College of Santa Fe-ABQ
CNM5.65 mile(s) from CNM
SW Accupuncture College9.00 mile(s) from SW Accupuncture College
SIPI7.50 mile(s) from SIPI
Brown Mackie College9.00 mile(s) from Brown Mackie College
ITT Tech8.12 mile(s) from ITT Tech
Bikram's Yoga College4.32 mile(s) from Bikram's Yoga College
Albuquerque Barber College7.05 mile(s) from Albuquerque Barber College
University of Phoenix10.60 mile(s) from University of Phoenix
University of NM Nursing6.03 mile(s) from University of NM Nursing
University of St Francis7.34 mile(s) from University of St Francis
Apollo College2.71 mile(s) from Apollo College
New Mexcio Tech5.63 mile(s) from New Mexcio Tech
Webster University5.50 mile(s) from Webster University
Century University5.80 mile(s) from Century University
National American University5.50 mile(s) from National American University
Brookline College2.77 mile(s) from Brookline College
Nob Hill,5.45 mile(s) from Nob Hill, artistic neighborhood
Uptown ABQ,6.30 mile(s) from Uptown ABQ, open air shopping mall
Coronado Mall,6.30 mile(s) from Coronado Mall, indoor shopping mall
El Paso,269 mile(s) from El Paso, TX
Acoma Pueblo61.00 mile(s) from Acoma Pueblo
Colorado Springs,378 mile(s) from Colorado Springs, CO
Los Lunas27.20 mile(s) from Los Lunas
Farmington184 mile(s) from Farmington
Castle Rock,419 mile(s) from Castle Rock, CO
Espanola88.20 mile(s) from Espanola
Raton229 mile(s) from Raton
Corrales11.60 mile(s) from Corrales
Angel Fire153 mile(s) from Angel Fire
Pueblo,337 mile(s) from Pueblo, CO
Rio Rancho15.30 mile(s) from Rio Rancho
Durango,215 mile(s) from Durango, CO
Bernalillo17.90 mile(s) from Bernalillo
Belen37.00 mile(s) from Belen
Pagosa Springs,215 mile(s) from Pagosa Springs, CO
Trinidad251 mile(s) from Trinidad
Socorro79.60 mile(s) from Socorro
Las Cruces226 mile(s) from Las Cruces
Shiprock229 mile(s) from Shiprock
Gallup135 mile(s) from Gallup
Denver,447 mile(s) from Denver, CO
Truth or Consequences153 mile(s) from Truth or Consequences
Talin Market7.55 mile(s) from Talin Market
Pet Co6.69 mile(s) from Pet Co
Bow Wow Blues2.39 mile(s) from Bow Wow Blues
Shoes on a Shoestring9.10 mile(s) from Shoes on a Shoestring
World Market4.46 mile(s) from World Market
Walgreen's0.63 mile(s) from Walgreen's
Hastings6.42 mile(s) from Hastings
Target8.27 mile(s) from Target
La Montanita1.05 mile(s) from La Montanita
Bookworks2.54 mile(s) from Bookworks
Rancher's Pro Market1.76 mile(s) from Rancher's Pro Market
Nambe0.70 mile(s) from Nambe
Wal-Mart2.23 mile(s) from Wal-Mart
Lily Barrack2.54 mile(s) from Lily Barrack
Birdland5.92 mile(s) from Birdland
Ross6.31 mile(s) from Ross
Buffalo Exchange6.07 mile(s) from Buffalo Exchange
Burlington Coat Factory6.31 mile(s) from Burlington Coat Factory
Cottonwood Mall,9.02 mile(s) from Cottonwood Mall, indoor shopping mall
Best Buy8.90 mile(s) from Best Buy
State Fair Flea Market6.95 mile(s) from State Fair Flea Market
Guest Ratings & Reviews for BEST WESTERN PLUS Rio Grande Inn:
Cleanliness: 7.0 - Staff: 2.0 - Location: 6.0
May. 2, 2007
Overall Rating:
Problem 1: the card-key to access the hotel room door did not work for me or other people staying at the hotel. Problem 2: the temperature/pressure control for the shower did not work and the water was ice cold which meant that I did not get a shower. Com...Read More



