Our outdoor pool is the perfect place to rejuvenate after a day of exploring Historic Old Town Plaza.
The Zia Lounge is an elegant nod to the city's Southwest micro-brew bar scene with its sleek wood and tile bar.
Pull up and make yourself at home at the Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn.
Location Location Location - Centrally located in the heart of Old Town Albuquerque.
Our hotel lobby features a convenient business kiosk with two computers, a printer and high-speed internet access.
Our 24-hour reception and express checkout service are designed to accommodate your arrival and departure needs.
We feature award winning local beers on tap and in the bottle, Ponderosa Wines and imaginative cocktails.
End a long day shopping with a cool beverage and comfy chair.
Our menu features local favorites with our own twists and casual fare featuring great salads and entrees.
The Zia Lounge features a weekday Happy Hour (4 to 6 p.m.) with discounts on tasty apps and drink specials.
The festive atmosphere of our breakfast area/restaurant is a perfect location to start the day.
Sit down and enjoy a satisfying meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) in our restaurant the Albuquerque Bar & Grill.
Enjoy the refreshing atmosphere in our outdoor hot tub.
Soak up the sun in one of our comfortable lounge chairs by our outdoor swimming pool.
Our heated outdoor pool and hot tub are domed in the winter months for year round access.
Our meeting room accommodates up to 150 guests and has complimentary wireless internet for your convenience.
The murals and pictographs bring the walls to life, providing an authentic New Mexican atmosphere.
The Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn is the culturally distinct Albuquerque event venue. Our meeting space is more than four walls.
The Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn has menus tailored to your taste and budget.
We offer 2,634 square feet of meeting space, flexible menus and inspiring, New Mexico atmosphere perfect for hosting events in Albuquerque.
Our spacious king room has all the comforts of home at your fingertips including a refrigerator.
Whether you’re visiting for business or leisure, book a business king room with a desk, ergonomic chair, iHome® Bluetooth alarm clock radio.
Our mobility accessible king guest room offers a roll-in shower with grab bars.
Bring your whole family along and book a room with two queen beds.
These end-of-corridor rooms have only one neighboring room and are the farthest rooms from the interstate and elevators.
This first floor room near accessible parking spaces, has tub/shower with grab bars, closed-caption televisions, lowered peepholes, visual smoke and fire alarms.
Mobility accessible room features two double beds, a tub/shower with grab bars, near accessible parking spaces, lowered peepholes, visual smoke and fire alarms.
Murphy king bedroom, a king bed that can be folded into the wall by our staff for additional space during the day.
History and Ghost Tours of Old Town
Old Town Albuquerque features live Summer entertainment on the plaza.
Old Town Holiday Stroll Carolers
Old Town Holiday Stroll
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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. We’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. We’re close to the downtown area where there’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 there’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. We’re close to Santa Fe and offer unbeatable proximity to the Amtrak station. Close to art galleries, there’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.
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The Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn exceeded our expectations. The decor both inside and out, public rooms and sleeping rooms, were beautifully decorated and clean. The food in the restaurant was...
READ FULL REVIEWBreath of fresh air!!! Traveling cross county and after aunt booked a nasty Super 8 the night before this hotel saved the next night! Clean, nice beds, great staff, great location! I even signed up...
READ FULL REVIEWVery well maintained older Southwest-themed site is a few blocks to Old Town Albuquerque and adjacent to I-40. Quiet and clean room. Breakfast is cooked-to-order with voucher given at check-in...
READ FULL REVIEWThis hotel was very nice. Located very close to Old Town Albuquerque it was convenient to tourist attractions. The room was very nice and the beds comfortable. The breakfast the next morning was...
READ FULL REVIEWStayed here 6/3 on our way to Illinois & then again on 6/16 on our way home. Arriving at the Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn, finding the entrance was a little difficult due to it is connected to...
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- Exercise facilities
- Wireless internet connection in public areas
- 100% smoke-free hotel
- Outdoor parking
- Free wireless Internet available in public areas; Free in-room wireless Internet access; Free wireless Internet access available in public areas and all guest rooms; All guest rooms are hardwired and offer free wireless Internet access; All guest rooms are hardwired for Internet access
- Fax machine, faxes are ten cents per page outgoing and Incoming
- Printer available
- Photocopy machine
- Computer modem hookups
- Computer available
- Copy Machine, copy service is ten cents per page
- Business center open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Outdoor pool Heated Pool converts to a heated "domed" indoor pool between the months of November through March.
- Restaurant on-site
- Cocktail lounge
- Hot tub
- Exercise facility, Open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Hoist® H310 weight machine, (2) two treadmills, (1) one exercise bike and (1) elliptical exercise machine.
- Elevator Three elevators
- Multilingual staff Spanish, English
- Airport courtesy shuttle available 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Truck/RV parking
- Free parking, self parking, open air parking lot
- Meeting facilities, URL for viewing meeting facilities and information http://www.riograndeinn.com/reception.html
- Banquet facilties
- 24-hour front desk
- Universal gym
- Concierge
- Porterage/bell services
- Express check out
- Safe deposit box, no cost
- Cable or satellite television Extensive premium HD satellite service (ESPN, HBO, MSNBC, Fox News)
- Stationary bike
- Treadmill
- Laundromat 2.50 per load
- Conference services
- Dataports Wireless dataport in all guest rooms. Provided by Quest
- Notary public
- Shipping
- Mail services
- Wedding services, Catering Department 1-505-217-1603
- Conference facilities
- Catering, catering department 1-505-217-1629, catered continental breakfast 8, Catered lunch menu price 14, catered dinner menu 20.
- Inter corridor
- Ballroom
- Air-conditioning
- Physically challenged facilities Pool lift, wheelchair rentals
- Elevator, wheelchair accessible
- Parking for the physically challenged
- Ice/vending machines
- Local shuttle
- Children's activities Heated Year-Round Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Photocopy, nominal fee
- Equipment rental
- Copy Service is Ten Cents Per Page
- Higher rates may apply for holidays/special events
Public Space ADA Accessible Features:
- Accessible parking spaces and signage (car and van)
- Accessible parking space that is 96-inches wide with an appropriate access aisle
- An accessible route that allows for approaching and entering the hotel
- An accessible lobby entrance door
- Interior routes to public spaces that do not have abrupt level changes
- An accessible reception desk or accessible folding shelf or reception area
- Room signage: 60-inches to sign center above finished floor
- Accessible table in eating area
Guest Room Communication Assist Features:
- Closed-caption televisions
- Visual notification devices for telephones
- Telephones have volume control
- Visual fire alarms
- Visual smoke alarms
Room
- Rooms include a well lit oversized desk area, a dataport connection with high-speed Internet access; toll free 800 and local calls, complimentary newspaper and a complimentary full or continental breakfast.
Rooms for the Physically Challenged: 3
- Bathtub seat available
- Rails in bathroom available
- Wheelchair accessible available
- Raised toilet with grab bars available
- Visual alarm available
- Knock lights available
- Safety bar in shower available
- Walk-in shower available
- Emergency alerting lighting
- Extra wide doors in bathrooms
- Lowered vanity areas
- Property meets ADA of 1990 (US hotels only)
Guest Room Mobility Accessible Features:
- Accessible doors and doorways (at least 32-inches of clear width passage)
- Accessible bathrooms and features, including shower/tub
- Accessible room controls (e.g. HVAC and lighting)
- Accessible clear floor space