Hotel at a Glance: Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town

Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town fits right into the historic neighborhood with its blend of Native American, Mexican, and Spanish design influences. The hotel’s atrium lobby features a polished brick floor, bunches of dried chilies, and adobe-style architecture reminiscent of the city’s historic plazas. In guest rooms, locally crafted artwork and furniture give off a warm, southwestern vibe. Hotel Albuquerque even works to preserve New Mexico culture by donating a portion of every night’s stay to local cultural and artistic endeavors.

• A room with a view: Many rooms have views of the Sandia Mountains.
• Bottoms up: Order tequila or margarita flights at Garduño’s, along with New Mexican and Southwestern cuisine.
• Sophisticated nightlife: Q Bar serves up specialty cocktails and small bites in a cavernous space with a piano lounge, billiards room, and dance floor.
• Award winner: The hotel won TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence in 2017.

Albuquerque: Multicultural City with Long, Storied Past

Not only is Albuquerque New Mexico’s largest city, it’s also one of the state’s most culturally diverse. Since its official founding in 1706, Spanish, Mexican, and Native American influences have shaped the local culture, reflected in the city’s distinctive Pueblo Revival–style architecture.

The bulk of Albuquerque’s cultural offerings center on Old Town, where you’ll find art galleries and restaurants housed within historic adobe buildings. About a mile northeast of Old Town, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center has an impressive collection of artifacts dating back to pre-Columbian settlers. The museum building is inspired by the Pueblo Bonito ruins of Chaco Canyon.