CROWNE PLAZA ALBUQUERQUE BY IHG - Albuquerque NM 1901 University Blvd NE 87102

1901 University Blvd. Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87102 United States

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near Exit 159b c on I-40 (~0.3mi)

In Albuquerque (Northeast Heights)

8.4

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This hotel offers a range of amenities including a bar/lounge, gym, pool, spa, and pet-friendly rooms.

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Free WiFi

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Free RV, bus, truck parking

Fitness facilities

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Reviews

"Review"

Appreciate the clean environment and little extras! Great room!

Georgia A. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Wed Sep 16 to Thu Sep 17 2026 at a $140.70 average nightly rate.

"Highly Recommend"

The people at the front desk are excellent. They were friendly and helpful. The hotel and room were nice and very clean. We would recommend this hotel.

Marion L. (Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms)

Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jun 10 to Thu Jun 11 2026 at a $170.99 average nightly rate.

"Excellent very nice"

Wonderful staff that was so kind and helpful. We will be back!

Katherine W. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Tue Feb 17 to Thu Feb 19 2026 at a $135.01 average nightly rate.

"Crowne Plaza Albuquerque"

The rooms were clean, the staff was very friendly and the beds were comfortable!

Jan D. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sun Feb 15 to Mon Feb 16 2026 at a $135.99 average nightly rate.

"Good for quick one night stay on interstate road trip."

Everyone at front desk was very pleasant and helpful.

Susan A. (Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms)

Verified Review, stayed from Thu Sep 18 to Fri Sep 19 2025 at a $111.99 average nightly rate.

"This is the place to stay! "

Always clean rooms and very comfortable.

Valentina S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Tue Jul 22 to Wed Jul 23 2025 at a $154.00 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

In the heart of Albuquerque, Crowne Plaza Albuquerque by IHG is within a 5-minute drive of University of New Mexico and University of New Mexico Hospital. This hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Albuquerque Convention Center and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Old Town Plaza.

Grab a bite at Ranchers Club, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Stay in one of 261 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Maxwell Museum of Anthropology - 1.1 mi
University of New Mexico - 1.3 mi
Tricklock Company - 1.3 mi
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center - 1.9 mi
Albuquerque Convention Center - 2.0 mi
Civic Plaza - 2.0 mi
Downtown Albuquerque - 2.1 mi
Albuquerque Amtrak - 2.2 mi
KiMo Theater - 2.2 mi
Explora Science Center and Children's Museum - 2.4 mi
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science - 2.4 mi
Albuquerque Museum - 2.6 mi
St Joseph Healthcare - 2.6 mi
San Felipe de Neri Church - 2.7 mi
American International Rattlesnake Museum - 2.7 mi
Ernie Pyle Public Library - 2.7 mi
Old Town Plaza - 2.7 mi
Old Town - 2.7 mi
University Stadium - 2.8 mi
University of New Mexico Arena - The Pit - 2.8 mi
Rio Grande Zoo/Bio Park - 2.9 mi
Albuquerque Zoo Aquarium - 3.0 mi
Tingley Beach - 3.1 mi
Rio Grande Botanical Garden - 3.1 mi
Coronado Center - 3.2 mi
National Hispanic Cultural Center - 3.2 mi
Albuquerque Aquarium - 3.2 mi
National Atomic Museum - 3.2 mi
Rio Grande Nature Center State Park - 3.6 mi
Afro American Cultural Center - 4.1 mi
Lovelace Health Systems - 4.2 mi
Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) - 4.8 mi
Balloon Fiesta Park - 5.5 mi
Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum - 5.8 mi
Petroglyph National Monument - 6.7 mi
St Joseph Physician Group - 8.8 mi
Downtown Rio Rancho - 9.4 mi
Lovelace Healthcare Center Rio Rancho Office - 9.5 mi
Downtown Bernalillo - 13.9 mi
Rotary Park - 14.1 mi

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Albuquerque? This hotel has 7793 square feet (724 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 150 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.

The Crowne Plaza Albuquerque is conveniently located in the University area of the city. The hotel reflects the flavor and history of New Mexico along with friendly Southwestern hospitality. The hotel is situated on 14 acres of tree-lined landscape. Come and experience our resort-like facility. Featuring an outdoor courtyard, Olympic sized outdoor pool and in the second courtyard, a state of the art fitness center and full sized indoor pool. We have 3 eating establishments on property: The Ranchers Club, recipient of the DiRoNA award, is New Mexico''s fine dining experience. The Ranchers Lounge features humidor, martinis, fine wine and nightly live piano entertainment. The Casa Chaco features contemporary New Mexican cuisine with a wonderful view of the Sandia Mountains. The Cantina is festive, offering the best margaritas and happy hour in Albuquerque. We have approximately 26,000 square feet of meeting space in 23 rooms to accommodate up to 1,000 people.

Local Attractions

University of New Mexico, Isotopes Park, located in mid-town with easy access to I-25 and I-40; 10 minutes to Uptown shopping district, Downtown is 10 minutes, Old town is 12 minutes.

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 3:00 PM - midnight

Check-Out 12:00 PM

Year of Last Renovation: 2012

Floors: 12

Rooms: 261

Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 261

Suites: 2

Room Windows: Windows Do Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 19

Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.5 Mi

Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site

Ownership: Ocean Property

Nightly Parking: 0

Total Taxes: 13.31%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Cancellation: 48 hours for individual resv Group - 30 days or less 85%

Check-In Instructions:

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Amenities / Features

24-hour business center
24-hour fitness facilities
24-hour front desk
ATM/banking
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Bicycle rentals nearby
Braille or raised signage
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Business center
Check In: 3:00 PM - midnight
Check Out: 12:00 PM
Coffee/tea in common areas
Computer station
Concierge services
Conference center
Conference space
Conference space size (feet) - 7793
Conference space size (meters) - 724
Cross-country skiing nearby
Downhill skiing nearby
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Elevator
Express check-in
Express check-out
Fitness facilities
Free RV, bus, truck parking
Free WiFi
Free newspapers in lobby
Free self parking
Golfing nearby
Handrails in stairways
Hiking/biking trails nearby
LGBTQIA+ friendly
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Maximum number of pets per room 1
Mountain biking nearby
Multilingual staff
No rollaway/extra beds available
Number of bars/lounges - 3
Number of meeting rooms - 150
Number of restaurants - 3
Outdoor seasonal pool
Pets allowed
Picnic area
Pool sun loungers
Pool umbrellas
Porter/bellhop
Professional property host/manager
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Ski lessons available nearby
Smoke-free property
Snack bar/deli
Snowboarding nearby
Valet parking (surcharge)
Vending machine
Visual alarms in hallways
Wedding services
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Green Sustainability

• Glass, Paper, Plastic recycling centers located around campus (recycling bids for the city on property) • Conservation Laundry Program in all guest rooms • Only full service property with an Herb Garden • Administrative “No-Print” Policy • All light bulbs have been replaced with technology CFL bulbs • All Florescent light bulbs have been replaced “Compact Florescence”

Airport & Shuttle Info

5 miles and 10 minutes to Albuquerque Sunport Sunport Shuttle available $12-15 one way, Taxi $15 one way

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Local Shuttle Info: Sunport Shuttle Service is available 24 hours 866-505-4966 6 miles $12-15

Breakfast Information

Stonestreet Restaurant open @ 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Full American menu.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Pet Friendly rooms available w/$75.00 non-refundable deposit

Maximum number of pets per room 1

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: Refundable incidentals deposit: USD 50.00 per day We have included all charges provided to us by the property. Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 15 per person Valet parking fee: USD 5 per night Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay Service animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

The seasonal pool will be open from August to October.
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Contactless check-in is available

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)

Early check-in available and ideal for business travelers on the go

Luxurious, soft bedding and aromatherapy kit provided

Quiet Zones between 9 pm to 10 am Sunday to Thursday where there is no room attendant, housekeeping services, or engineering activities to help guests enjoy a restful night. Guests have the option to request services if needed

Bath amenities include Temple Spa's professional skin and hair care products for ultimate relaxation

Wireless internet available in guest rooms, suites, business center, and public areas

The Crowne Plaza Hotels highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

Day 1

Breakfast Frontier Restaurant - A beloved Albuquerque institution serving hearty breakfast dishes. Located 3 miles from the hotel.

Lunch Sadie's of New Mexico - A local favorite for authentic New Mexican dishes. Located 4 miles from the hotel.

Dinner El Pinto Restaurant & Cantina - A popular local restaurant known for its New Mexican cuisine. Located 2.5 miles from the hotel.

Activity Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Park - Experience the magic of hot air balloons at this annual event. Located 10 miles from the hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast The Grove Café & Market - A trendy spot for breakfast and brunch with a farm-to-table approach. Located 2 miles from the hotel.

Lunch Frontier Restaurant - Enjoy a classic New Mexican meal at this iconic eatery. Located 3 miles from the hotel.

Dinner The Range Café - A quirky café offering a diverse menu of comfort food. Located 5 miles from the hotel.

Activity Old Town Albuquerque - Explore the historic heart of the city with its charming shops and adobe buildings. Located 6 miles from the hotel.

Day 3

Breakfast The Shop Breakfast and Lunch - A cozy café serving breakfast and lunch favorites. Located 1 mile from the hotel.

Lunch Flying Star Café - A local chain known for its diverse menu and delicious desserts. Located 3 miles from the hotel.

Dinner Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Indulge in delicious seafood dishes at this popular restaurant. Located 8 miles from the hotel.

Activity Sandia Peak Tramway - Ride the world's longest aerial tramway for stunning views of the Sandia Mountains. Located 12 miles from the hotel.

Frequent Questions

FAQs about Crowne Plaza Albuquerque by IHG

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM - midnight 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 Crowne Plaza Albuquerque by IHG have?

There are 261 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Crowne Plaza Albuquerque by IHG?

Yes, they have 19 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Crowne Plaza Albuquerque by IHG?

Stonestreet Restaurant open @ 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Full American menu.

Is there a gym at Crowne Plaza Albuquerque by IHG?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Crowne Plaza Albuquerque by IHG?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Olympic-size outdoor pool; also have a large indoor pool.

Is Crowne Plaza Albuquerque by IHG pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed. Pet Friendly rooms available w/$75.00 non-refundable deposit

Is there shuttle service at Crowne Plaza Albuquerque by IHG?

5 miles and 10 minutes to Albuquerque Sunport Sunport Shuttle available $12-15 one way, Taxi $15 one way

Meeting Space

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Crowne Plaza Albuquerque by IHG

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Crowne Plaza Albuquerque by IHG.

Feel free to use the Crowne Plaza Albuquerque by IHG 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.

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