Pros
- Convenient location in central Albuquerque
- 2010 facelift gave interior spaces a modern feel
- Big, clean rooms offer flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers
- Freebies include Wi-Fi, parking, and daily hot breakfast
- Fitness center and business center open 24 hours
- Rooms have work desks and ergonomic chairs
- Seasonal outdoor heated pool and Jacuzzi
Cons
- Bland grounds aren't the ideal backdrop for outdoor pool
- Some complaints of small bathrooms
Bottom Line
The mid-range Hampton Inn Albuquerque-University/Midtown offers inexpensive rooms and a convenient location. This central Albuquerque hotel had a facelift in 2010, giving the big lobby and 131 rooms a modern feel. Convenient freebies include Wi-Fi, parking, and a hot breakfast. There are also some perks on offer such as 32-inch flat-screen TVs, an outdoor pool and Jacuzzi, and a fitness center. While there is some space to lounge by the pool, the bland hotel grounds aren't the most pleasant backdrop for swimming and sunbathing.
Amenities
- Cribs
- Fitness Center
- Internet
- Jacuzzi
- Pool
Oyster Awards
Scene
Business-friendly with clean rooms and free breakfast
Hampton Inn has built a brand where travelers expect the basics at a low price. In addition, this Hampton Inn features a fresh look thanks to a renovation in 2010. All interior spaces were spruced up with new furniture and decor, giving the hotel a more modern look than the older Hampton Inn Albuquerque-North. The lobby is bright and colorful, and if there's any scene at this Hampton Inn, it is found in this space. The hotel offers a free hot daily breakfast in the adjacent cozy dining room as well.
There's also a relaxing atmosphere to be found at the outdoor pool and Jacuzzi, although the scenery is uninspiring.
Location
In midtown Albuquerque close to I-40
Located just off I-40 in central Albuquerque, the Hampton Inn Albuquerque-University/Midtown is within an easy drive of attractions such as Old Town and the University of New Mexico. Parking at the hotel is free and there is no shuttle service offered.
Sitting along the Rio Grande at an elevation of 5,312-ft, Albuquerque occupies a high desert environment. The city was founded in 1706 by the Spanish as a colonial outpost in the New World. Today, Albuquerque is home to more than 530,000 people of over 70 different ethnicities -- including Native Americans, Latinos, and Anglos -- making it the largest city in New Mexico. Many travelers are drawn to the culture of Albuquerque that can be explored through its artwork, cuisine, and architecture.
Albuquerque is also known as a center of high-tech industry and research. The Sandia National Laboratory, General Electric, and Kirtland Air Force Base all call the city home. It’s also the ballooning capital of the world. Albuquerque hosts the International Balloon Fiesta each October, an event that might be the most photographed in the world. Local hot air balloon companies offer rides to visitors year-round.
As a four-season city with 300 sunny days a year, Albuquerque has an active community of golfers, hikers, skiers, horseback riders, mountain bikers, and fishermen. The Sandia Mountains just to the east provide a high-altitude respite from the summer heat and many miles of forested trails, and a winter playground featuring Sandia Peak Ski Area. Any visit to Albuquerque is incomplete without a ride on the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway, the longest tram in the world, ascending 2.7 miles from the outskirts of the city to the Sandia Mountains at 10,378 feet.
- 10-minute drive from Albuquerque International Airport
- 10-minute drive to the University of New Mexico Championship Golf Course
- 10-minute drive to the Albuquerque Convention Center
- 10-minute drive to historic Old Town Albuquerque
- 10-minute drive to Albuquerque Uptown (shopping area)
- 15-minute drive to BioPark (including the Zoo, Aquarium, Botanic Garden, and Tingley Beach)
- 15-minute drive to National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
- 20-minute drive to Balloon Fiesta Park
- 20-minute drive to Petroglyph National Monument
- 20-minute drive to Sandia Peak Tramway
- 1.5-hour drive to Santa Fe
Rooms
Updated, business-friendly rooms, some with views of the Sandia Mountains
Following a renovation in 2010 of all interior spaces, the 131 rooms at this Hampton Inn are clean, modern, and feature amenities such as flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and big work desks with extra electrical outlets. Decor is basic but pleasant including dark wood furniture, framed photos of New Mexico scenes, and a red-and-tan color scheme.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Coffeemakers with free coffee and tea
- Big work desks with extra outlets
- Portable laptop desk for added work space
- Leather desk chairs are a nice touch
- East-facing rooms offer good views of the Sandia Mountains (others overlook a highway)
- Upgrading to the King Bed With study includes a sleeper sofa and sitting area
- No in-room safe but front desk has a safe
Features
Business-friendly budget hotel with an outdoor pool
This Hampton Inn offers great value for its location and modern feel. In addition to free breakfast, the hotel also offers free Wi-Fi, an outdoor heated pool, Jacuzzi, fitness center, and business center.
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Seasonal heated pool and Jacuzzi
- Full service business center open 24 hours
- Small fitness center open 24 hours
- Free hot breakfast and coffee bar
- Updated interior spaces are inviting
- View full list of amenities
All-Inclusive / Food
Free hot breakfast
There is no full-service restaurant in this Hampton Inn, but a free hot breakfast is served daily in the dining room adjacent to the cozy lobby.
- Free hot breakfast buffet
- A coffee bar and cookies are available during the day
- Restaurants are available within a short drive
Scene
Business-friendly with clean rooms and free breakfast
Hampton Inn has built a brand where travelers expect the basics at a low price. In addition, this Hampton Inn features a fresh look thanks to a renovation in 2010. All interior spaces were spruced up with new furniture and decor, giving the hotel a more modern look than the older Hampton Inn Albuquerque-North. The lobby is bright and colorful, and if there's any scene at this Hampton Inn, it is found in this space. The hotel offers a free hot daily breakfast in the adjacent cozy dining room as well.
There's also a relaxing atmosphere to be found at the outdoor pool and Jacuzzi, although the scenery is uninspiring.
Location
In midtown Albuquerque close to I-40
Located just off I-40 in central Albuquerque, the Hampton Inn Albuquerque-University/Midtown is within an easy drive of attractions such as Old Town and the University of New Mexico. Parking at the hotel is free and there is no shuttle service offered.
Sitting along the Rio Grande at an elevation of 5,312-ft, Albuquerque occupies a high desert environment. The city was founded in 1706 by the Spanish as a colonial outpost in the New World. Today, Albuquerque is home to more than 530,000 people of over 70 different ethnicities -- including Native Americans, Latinos, and Anglos -- making it the largest city in New Mexico. Many travelers are drawn to the culture of Albuquerque that can be explored through its artwork, cuisine, and architecture.
Albuquerque is also known as a center of high-tech industry and research. The Sandia National Laboratory, General Electric, and Kirtland Air Force Base all call the city home. It’s also the ballooning capital of the world. Albuquerque hosts the International Balloon Fiesta each October, an event that might be the most photographed in the world. Local hot air balloon companies offer rides to visitors year-round.
As a four-season city with 300 sunny days a year, Albuquerque has an active community of golfers, hikers, skiers, horseback riders, mountain bikers, and fishermen. The Sandia Mountains just to the east provide a high-altitude respite from the summer heat and many miles of forested trails, and a winter playground featuring Sandia Peak Ski Area. Any visit to Albuquerque is incomplete without a ride on the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway, the longest tram in the world, ascending 2.7 miles from the outskirts of the city to the Sandia Mountains at 10,378 feet.
- 10-minute drive from Albuquerque International Airport
- 10-minute drive to the University of New Mexico Championship Golf Course
- 10-minute drive to the Albuquerque Convention Center
- 10-minute drive to historic Old Town Albuquerque
- 10-minute drive to Albuquerque Uptown (shopping area)
- 15-minute drive to BioPark (including the Zoo, Aquarium, Botanic Garden, and Tingley Beach)
- 15-minute drive to National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
- 20-minute drive to Balloon Fiesta Park
- 20-minute drive to Petroglyph National Monument
- 20-minute drive to Sandia Peak Tramway
- 1.5-hour drive to Santa Fe
Rooms
Updated, business-friendly rooms, some with views of the Sandia Mountains
Following a renovation in 2010 of all interior spaces, the 131 rooms at this Hampton Inn are clean, modern, and feature amenities such as flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and big work desks with extra electrical outlets. Decor is basic but pleasant including dark wood furniture, framed photos of New Mexico scenes, and a red-and-tan color scheme.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Coffeemakers with free coffee and tea
- Big work desks with extra outlets
- Portable laptop desk for added work space
- Leather desk chairs are a nice touch
- East-facing rooms offer good views of the Sandia Mountains (others overlook a highway)
- Upgrading to the King Bed With study includes a sleeper sofa and sitting area
- No in-room safe but front desk has a safe
Features
Business-friendly budget hotel with an outdoor pool
This Hampton Inn offers great value for its location and modern feel. In addition to free breakfast, the hotel also offers free Wi-Fi, an outdoor heated pool, Jacuzzi, fitness center, and business center.
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Seasonal heated pool and Jacuzzi
- Full service business center open 24 hours
- Small fitness center open 24 hours
- Free hot breakfast and coffee bar
- Updated interior spaces are inviting
- View full list of amenities
All-Inclusive / Food
Free hot breakfast
There is no full-service restaurant in this Hampton Inn, but a free hot breakfast is served daily in the dining room adjacent to the cozy lobby.
- Free hot breakfast buffet
- A coffee bar and cookies are available during the day
- Restaurants are available within a short drive
Best Rates
Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Airport Transportation
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Business Center
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Cable
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Cribs
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Dry Cleaning
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Fitness Center
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Free Breakfast
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Internet
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Jacuzzi
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Pool
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