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Average
3.0/5
Based on 157 guest reviews
- Has outdoor swimming pool
- Comp. Breakfast
- Fitness + Health Center
- 118 rooms in hotel
- 2 floors in property
- Check-in time: 3
- Groups/Meetings rating of 10.0/10
- 8 meeting rooms in hotel
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Local Attractions
Attractions: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Park and Museum, Casinos,Quality Golf Courses, Albuquerque Rio Grande Zoo, Historic Route 66, Santa Fe Plaza and Old Town Albuquerque, Sandia Peak Aerial Tram, Albuquerque Petroglyphs, National Atomic Museum, Multiple Art and History Museums, Santa Ana Star Center, Pueblo Indian Cultural Center, Turquoise Museum, Ski Areas Area Businesses:Intel, Hewlett Packard, Sprint and Bank of America, Film Studios
Map of Howard Johnson Rio Rancho
Property Description
Located in the heart of the Land of Enchantment, this destination landmark & resort-style property is only 12 miles northwest of Downtown Albuquerque and close to an extensive number of area attractions and businesses. Our spacious rooms feature cable television with free HBO, and free high-speed wireless internet access and free local and 800 telephone calls. Our guests also enjoy free expanded continental breakfast (20+ items) each morning. The full service Toro Tequila Sports Bar & Grill is sure to satisfy the entire family offering a delectable and unique menu selection. Stop in often for daily specials, guest discounts, live music, and daily happy hour. Picture, if you will…. our serene 2-acre courtyard-a hidden garden so to speak, with acres of grass, tall ponderosa pines, cottonwoods, a picturesque gazebo and a variety of florals and even resident endangered Cooper Hawks. The courtyard also includes a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and hot tub, a picturesque gazebo, and your memories are sure to last. This all awaits you and your family at the Inn's Grand Courtyard.All of our tastefully appointed rooms have king or queen beds with most modern conveniences, including high speed wireless internet access, free local and 800 calls, cable TV with HBO, voicemail, workstation and a full, public business center. We are also “pet friendly.” Most rooms even have a refrigerator and/or microwave.With multiple and variable conference rooms and a stunning grand ballroom, all totaling almost 10,000 square feet, The Inn at Rio Rancho and Conference Center is the perfect place to hold your meetings, reunions, weddings, and formal events featuring many delectable meal and break F & B options. Inside and outside catering are available offering competitive pricing of delicious meals. Whether it's breakfast, lunch, dinner or just a coffee break, you will be delighted with our service, select, and taste.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 3 |
| Check Out: | 12 |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2008 |
| Floors: | 2 |
| Rooms: | 118 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Exterior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 118 |
| Handicap Rooms: | |
| Suites: | 1 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 8 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 7500 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 300 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | 0.3 Mi |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 2.0 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | 0.3 Mi |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 5pm-10pm |
| Pool Info: Large seasonal outdoor pool open 10am - 10 pm | |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 6pm day before arrival for individual reservations.2 weeks for groups. | |
| Nightly Parking: | 0 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 25% |
| Total Taxes: | 12.14% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 7.44% |
| Occupancy Tax: | 5.00% |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 7.44% |
| Audio Visual Tax: | 7.44% |
| Parking Fee: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Cleaning Fee: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Gym Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Food and Beverage Service Charge: | 22.00% |
| Audio Visual Service Charge: | 22.00% |
| Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: | 0.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: | 15.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: | 15.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: | 16.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: | 16.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: | 15.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: | 25.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: | 23.00 Per Person |
| Morning Break Cost: | 15.00 Per Person |
| Afternoon Break Cost: | 15.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Gallon of Coffee: | 25.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Soda: | 2.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Bottled Water: | 2.00 Per Person |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Baggage storage facilities
- Camping or barbeque facilities
- Central location
- Clothes drying
- Complimentary breakfast
- Concierge service
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Dinner available
- Electronic key card
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Free local calls
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Free WiFi Internet
- Jacuzzi
- Kitchenette in room
- Laundry facilities
- Licensed bar
- Microwave in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Pets allowed
- Private bathroom in room
- Private car parking
- Private garden grounds
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- 24 hours room service
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shop
- Shower
- Spa
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Telephone - Free local calls
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- TV Channel: HBO
- Terrace
- TV room
- Voicemail
Airport & Shuttle Information
Albuquerque SunPort Int'l Airport (ABQ)- 15 miles away. Taxi services available.
Local Shuttle Info: Hotel Shuttle available upon request w/limited local availability Airport charges apply
Breakfast Information
Our complimentary Rise & Dine breakfast boasts freshly brewed coffee, hot teas and fresh fruit juices, pastries, muffins and bread selection, as well as an array of hot and cold cereals, waffles and sausage provide a great combination of traditional breakfast items for a fast & relaxing breakfast experience!
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Yes! Pets are allowed.$15.00 per pet per day, with credit card required for deposit. Pet must be in a crate during housekeeping services and must not be left unattended.
Internet / WiFI
Complimentary WiFi available in all rooms. Dedicated WiFi network for meeting rooms.
About Howard Johnson
- Rise and Dine breakfast offering coffee, fruit juices, and baked goods
- In-room coffee and High speed internet access in every room
- Pet friendly at participating locations
- Home Office Rooms ideal for business travelers which includes a work desk and a comfortable chair with a refrigerator and microwave
The Howard Johnson highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Previously known as:
Best Western Rio Rancho Inn, Inn at Rio Rancho, Inn at Rio Rancho & Event Center, Rio Rancho Inn & Conference Center
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Howard Johnson Rio Rancho
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Howard Johnson Rio Rancho.
Feel free to use the Howard Johnson Rio Rancho meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Rio Rancho 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  |
| Ballroom | 75 x 63 x 12 | 4725 | 250/-- | 200 | 250 | 100 | 135 | 100 | --/-- | 330 | -- | -- |
Close This BallroomThe Howard Johnson Rio Rancho offers approx 4,700 sq ft of Grand Ballroom which may be divided into (3)equal sections: The Rio Rancho room, The Taos room, The Sante Fe room, plus a total of (4) breakout rooms including: The Paradise room, The Saratoga room, The Sunset room, The Sunset II room, each room comfortably accommodating up to (50) guests. Pricing may be negotiable with minimum (F & B) purchases and party size. Over 7,000 sq ft total Event space available! Room Type: Ballroom Total Size: 4725 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 75 x 63 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 19 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: $1800.00 USD Full Day Rental: $1800.00 USD Evening Rental: $1800.00 USD *FREE high-speed wireless INTERNET*FREE Daily Expanded Continental Breakfast (20+ items) for all Guests*Discount w/minimum F&B purchase    | ||||||||||||
| Santa Fe | 63 x 25 x 12 | 1575 | 60/-- | -- | 75 | 38 | 45 | -- | --/-- | 112 | -- | -- |
Close This Santa FeRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 1575 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 63 x 25 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 19 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: $600.00 USD Full Day Rental: $600.00 USD Evening Rental: $600.00 USD *FREE high-speed wireless INTERNET*FREE Daily Expanded Continental Breakfast (20+ items) for all Guests*Discount w/minimum F&B purchase | ||||||||||||
| Taos | 63 x 25 x 12 | 1575 | 60/-- | -- | 75 | 38 | 45 | -- | --/-- | 112 | -- | -- |
Close This TaosRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 1575 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 63 x 25 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 12 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: $600.00 USD Full Day Rental: $600.00 USD Evening Rental: $600.00 USD *FREE high-speed wireless INTERNET*FREE Daily Expanded Continental Breakfast (20+ items) for all Guests*Discount w/minimum F&B purchase | ||||||||||||
| Rio Rancho | 63 x 25 x 12 | 1575 | 60/-- | -- | 75 | 38 | 45 | -- | --/-- | 112 | -- | -- |
Close This Rio RanchoRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 1575 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 63 x 25 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 12 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: $600.00 USD Full Day Rental: $600.00 USD Evening Rental: $600.00 USD *FREE high-speed wireless INTERNET*FREE Daily Expanded Continental Breakfast (20+ items) for all Guests*Discount w/minimum F&B purchase | ||||||||||||
| Sunset | 29 x 27 x 12 | 783 | --/48 | -- | 30 | 19 | 22 | -- | --/-- | 50 | -- | -- |
Close This SunsetRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 783 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 29 x 27 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 0 Columns: 0 Windows: 4 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: $250.00 USD Full Day Rental: $400.00 USD Evening Rental: $250.00 USD *FREE high-speed wireless INTERNET*FREE Daily Expanded Continental Breakfast (20+ items) for all Guests*Discount w/minimum F&B purchase | ||||||||||||
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FAQs about Howard Johnson Rio Rancho
What time is check in?
Check in time is 3 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 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 Howard Johnson Rio Rancho have?
There are 118 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at Howard Johnson Rio Rancho?
Yes, they have 8 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Howard Johnson Rio Rancho?
Our complimentary Rise & Dine breakfast boasts freshly brewed coffee, hot teas and fresh fruit juices, pastries, muffins and bread selection, as well as an array of hot and cold cereals, waffles and sausage provide a great combination of traditional breakfast items for a fast & relaxing breakfast experience!
How much does internet cost?
Complimentary WiFi available in all rooms. Dedicated WiFi network for meeting rooms.
Is there a gym at Howard Johnson Rio Rancho?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there a pool at Howard Johnson Rio Rancho?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Large seasonal outdoor pool open 10am - 10 pm.
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