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- We have an outdoor pool ready for use
- Free breakfast
- Airport shuttle provided
- Fitness / Gym is on-site
- 173 rooms in property
- Check-out: 12:00 PM
- Hotel has an eco-friendly policy
- Groups/Meetings rating of 7.7/10
- 4 conference rooms in property
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Room Types
Check Rates1 Queen Bed Refrigerator WiFi Flat Screen Television Activity Table Coffee and Tea Maker
Non-Smoking
Local Attractions
Albuquerque Museum of Art & History American International Rattlesnake Museum Albuquerque Zoo and Aquarium Explora! Science Center and Children's Museum Historic Old Town Plaza Indian Pueblo Cultural Center New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science Turquoise Museum
Map and Points of Interest Near Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
Verified Reviews of Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Very nice hotel."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Very friendly staff and rooms were very clean. We always stay at this hotel.
Wayne W. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
28-Feb-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Feb 25 to Sun Feb 26 2023 at a $118.99 average nightly rate. 
Property Description
Welcome to BEST WESTERN PLUS Rio Grande Inn!Are you looking for a clean, comfortable hotel near Albuquerque Bio Park? Our Albuquerque hotel is conveniently close to all the top destinations.At our Route 66 hotel, guests are treated like family. Weâ??re your go-to property for receptions, parties and reunions. Whether you need a hotel near Old Town Albuquerque for a special event or a hotel near Albuquerque museums for a vacation filled with culture, count on us to provide you with the best hospitality in town. Our proximity to Old Town Albuquerque is a big reason why many guests choose to stay at our Albuquerque hotel. Weâ??re close to the downtown area where thereâ??s the convention center, shopping and dining. We welcome groups here for special events at the center, couples on romantic getaways or families who are looking for the best eateries and toy stores in town. With full-service amenities and a friendly staff committed to making you comfortable, everything you need is right here.As a hotel near I-40, guests at our Albuquerque hotel are minutes from the International Balloon Fiesta and University of New Mexico sports, and thereâ??s great proximity to 19 Indian Pueblos. The famous Pow Wow, the Gathering of the Nations, also takes place nearby.This Albuquerque hotel boasts an incredible meeting space, perfect for a special event or to be at the disposal of business travelers. The Sandia Tram Casinos are a short drive away and the Acoma Pueblo is also nearby. Weâ??re close to Santa Fe and offer unbeatable proximity to the Amtrak station. Close to art galleries, thereâ??s no shortage of things to do or see here.Business travelers with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Department of Energy, Bureau of Land Management and US Forest Service depend on our Albuquerque hotel to provide the peace and quiet necessary for a successful trip. In addition to public servants, many corporate employees also stay here.Reserve your next stay at BEST WESTERN PLUS Rio Grande Inn! Enjoy your stay.
Green Sustainability
Xeriscape, Low-Flow Toilets, Towel Re-use Program
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 3:00 PM |
| Check Out: | 12:00 PM |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2021 |
| Floors: | 4 |
| Rooms: | 173 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 173 |
| Handicap Rooms: | |
| Suites: | 2 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 4 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 2639 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 180 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 2.0 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | On-site |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 4PM-10PM |
| Pool Info: Heated outdoor pool open year round from 7am to 10pm. | |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: Individual- 24 Hours Prior/One night's room/taxGroup- 30 Days Prior/One night's room/tax | |
| Nightly Parking: | Comp |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 500 |
| Total Taxes: | 15.75% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| Occupancy Tax: | 13.88% |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 7.88% |
| Audio Visual Tax: | 7.88% |
| Porterage Fee: | 5.00 Per Person |
| Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Rooms Wired Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Meeting Wired Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Food and Beverage Service Charge: | 21.00% |
| Audio Visual Service Charge: | 19.00% |
| Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: | 8.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: | 10.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: | 10.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: | 14.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: | 15.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: | 12.50 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: | 25.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: | 25.00 Per Person |
| Morning Break Cost: | 5.00 Per Person |
| Afternoon Break Cost: | 5.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Gallon of Coffee: | 26.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Soda: | 2.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Bottled Water: | 2.00 Per Person |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Airport Shuttle
- Alarm clock
- Baggage storage facilities
- Bus parking
- Central location
- Clothes drying
- Complimentary breakfast
- Complimentary newspaper
- Concierge service
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Credit card accepted: JCB
- Dinner available
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Express Check-Out
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Free local calls
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Internet - ethernet
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Jacuzzi
- Laundry facilities
- Laundry valet service
- Licensed bar
- Movies in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Pets allowed
- Private bathroom in room
- Radio in room
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shower
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Telephone - Free local calls
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- TV Channel: HBO
- Travellers cheques accepted
- Voicemail
Airport & Shuttle Information
Complimentary shuttle service to and from the Albuquerque International Airport from 7am till 10pm.
Local Shuttle Info: Complimentary shuttle service to and from nearby attractions including five museums, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Albuquerque Zoo and Aquarium and the Railrunner.
Breakfast Information
Complimentary hot breakfast off limited menu.
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Yes! Pets are allowed.Dogs allowed with Restrictions Limited Dog Rooms/$30 Non-Refundable Pet Fee per Day/$90 Max per Stay
Parking Info
Complimentary, self parking
Internet / WiFI
Complimentary in-room and public space.
Cleaning Policies
We have enhanced techniques used to clean guest rooms after each stay. We are paying particular attention to high touch point areas, to include key cards, public area computers, elevator doors and buttons, door handles, locks and latches, light switches, desk surfaces, telephones, television remote controls, and bathroom fixture handles. We have removed pens, notepads, magazines, decorative pillows, and throws from all guest rooms during the pandemic to help stop the spread. Guest rooms are not cleaned for a minimum of 72 hours after check out for the protection of our staff and guests. We have heightened sanitizing attention to all common areas.If staff are not feeling well or an immediate family is not feeling well, we ask that they stay home to avoid passing it to others. Keep their hands clean and wash their hands properly. We ask that they use hand sanitizer whenever possible. Regularly wiping down and sanitizing their workspace.
About Best Western Plus
- Best Western Plus offers upgraded bath amenities, an in-room mini-fridge, and a spacious work desk
- Fitness room, laundry room, and business center also available
- FREE high-speed internet, local calls, and long distance access
- Breakfast is available
- For the upper mid-scale market, including upgraded amenities and enhanced style and comfort.
The Best Western Plus highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- Breakfast: Frontier Restaurant [Iconic diner serving breakfast burritos and New Mexican fare] - 2.3 miles
- Lunch: The Grove Cafe & Market [Farm-to-table eatery with a diverse menu] - 1.8 miles
- Dinner: El Pinto Restaurant & Cantina [New Mexican cuisine, famous for its red and green chile dishes] - 1.5 miles
- Activity: Old Town Albuquerque [Historic district with shops, galleries, and museums] - 2.7 miles
- Breakfast: The Range Cafe [Quirky cafe serving American comfort food] - 3.5 miles
- Lunch: Frontier Restaurant [Iconic diner serving breakfast burritos and New Mexican fare] - 2.3 miles
- Dinner: Sadie's of New Mexico [Family-owned restaurant known for its spicy New Mexican cuisine] - 4.2 miles
- Activity: Albuquerque BioPark [Zoo, aquarium, and botanical garden complex] - 3.9 miles
- Breakfast: The Grove Cafe & Market [Farm-to-table eatery with a diverse menu] - 1.8 miles
- Lunch: El Pinto Restaurant & Cantina [New Mexican cuisine, famous for its red and green chile dishes] - 1.5 miles
- Dinner: Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen [Lively Cajun and seafood restaurant] - 5.1 miles
- Activity: Sandia Peak Tramway [Aerial tramway offering panoramic views of the city] - 9.6 miles
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Seasonality of Hotel Rates at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
This chart illustrates seasonality of sleeping room prices for both our group quotes and the best online individual traveler rates we could find at the time the group/meeting bid was entered. The best group deal shown is 17.9% in August 2022 and the highest average individual rate is $288 in the month of October 2022. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn in a month when rates are lower.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn.
Feel free to use the Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Albuquerque event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Rio Grande Ballroom | 81 x 28 x 8 | 2634 | 180/-- | -- | 100 | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 200 | 250 | -- |
Close This Rio Grande BallroomThe Rio Grande Ballroom is conveniently located within the Inn. A permanent handcrafted bar stocked with essential wine, beer, and spirits. Artist David Schumann’s southwest drawings that adorn the walls ensure an authentic New Mexican event. Room Type: Ballroom Total Size: 2634 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 81 x 28 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 10 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Sandia Room | 41 x 26 x 8 | 1066 | 85/-- | -- | 60 | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 90 | 140 | -- |
Close This Sandia RoomThe Sandia Room is conveniently located within the Inn. Artist David Schumann’s southwest drawings that adorn the walls ensure an authentic New Mexican event. Room Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 1066 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 41 x 26 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 4 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Manzano Room | 29 x 28 x 8 | 812 | 40/-- | -- | 35 | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 60 | 50 | -- |
Close This Manzano RoomThe Manzano Room is conveniently located within the Inn. Artist David Schumann’s southwest drawings that adorn the walls ensure an authentic New Mexican event. Room Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 812 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 29 x 28 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 2 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Zia Room | 27 x 28 x 8 | 756 | 40/-- | -- | 30 | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 50 | 50 | -- |
Close This Zia RoomThe Zia Room is conveniently located within the Inn. A permanent handcrafted bar stocked with essential wine, beer, and spirits. Artist David Schumann’s southwest drawings that adorn the walls ensure an authentic New Mexican event. Room Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 756 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 27 x 28 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 3 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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FAQs about Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
What time is check in?
Check in time is 3:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 12:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn have?
There are 173 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn?
Yes, they have 4 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn?
Complimentary hot breakfast off limited menu.
What parking is available at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn?
Complimentary, self parking
How much does internet cost?
Complimentary in-room and public space.
Can I get a AAA rate at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
Is there a gym at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there a pool at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Heated outdoor pool open year round from 7am to 10pm..
Testimonials:
"Just wanted to Thank you and to let you know that our recent stay at the GuestHouse suites was wonderful. The best park was the savings in cost that you provided for us. I wish you could have seen our faces when we realized how much you had saved us. :)" K.D. - Atlanta, GA
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