Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn, Albuquerque

Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn - Historic Old Town hotel with on-site dining, heated pool, and event spaces

Located in Albuquerque's historic Old Town district, this 3-star Albuquerque hotel features the Wild Avocado restaurant serving breakfast and dinner daily, alongside the Cork & Tap bar offering local beers and spirits. Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn provides 58-inch flat-screen TVs with DirectTV in all rooms, plus Keurig coffee makers and mini-refrigerators. The property maintains an outdoor pool that converts to a heated indoor pool from November through March, complemented by a fitness center with Hoist weight machines. Four event spaces totaling 2634 square feet can accommodate up to 150 guests, with a permanent handcrafted bar available for functions. The Best Western features Southwestern-style furniture and artwork by David Schumann throughout the property. Positioned just 14 minutes from Sunport Airport with complimentary shuttle service, the hotel sits within walking distance of galleries, museums, and Old Town attractions.

Pros

Authentic New Mexican atmosphere with local artist works and handcrafted furniture

Heated pool with indoor dome during winter months

Full-service event facilities with permanent bar and custom catering options

Complimentary airport shuttle service from 7am to 10pm daily

Cons

Restaurant operates on limited hours (6am-10am and 5pm-9pm)

2 miles from Convention Center requires transportation