Airport hotels are not what they used to be. My experience in the past was that most airport hotels are well-worn, with minimal service, and poor-quality amenities. And sometimes with beds that are no longer firm, aging out of their useful life cycle because of overuse and poor quality. However, that doesn’t seem to be the case anymore.
My husband and I recently stayed at Comfort Suites Albuquerque Hotel. It was a most pleasant surprise when we saw how clean it was. Plus, it is convenient to the airport and very comfortable throughout the hotel. The entire staff was available to resolve issues, and I had a few but not really associated with the hotel. On everything, they exceeded my expectations.
The Location
The Comfort Suites Albuquerque Hotel is situated in a hotel complex at the Sunport Airport (Albuquerque). Call the hotel for the complimentary shuttle.
The hotel is strategically located and close to many attractions and events in the Albuquerque area. Close by, you can find the following:
Championship Golf Course at the University of New Mexico – 1.4 mi
Isotopes Park – 1.5 mi
University Stadium -1.5 mi
Puerto Del Sol Golf Course -1.7 mi
National Hispanic Cultural Center – 2.7 mi
Institute of Meteoritics Meteorite Museum – 3 mi
Popejoy Hall – 3 mi
Fresenius Medical Care at Lovelace Medical Center -3.3 mi
Fresenius Medical Care at Heart Hospital Of New Mexico – 3.7 mi
ABQ BioPark Zoo – 3.7 mi
If you are going to University of New Mexico or the Albuquerque Convention Center, expect about a 10-minute drive. Farther afield is the Balloon Fiesta Park, about 12 miles from the airport. This is where the world famous International Balloon Fiesta is held every October.
The Hotel
With 81 air-conditioned guestrooms, this non-smoking facility includes refrigerators and microwaves, along with premium bedding. Plus, all rooms have double sofa beds along with LCD televisions with premium TV channels. The private bathrooms have bathtubs or showers, while featuring rainfall showerheads. Additional amenities include free wireless internet access.
Also included is use of an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM. 
What’s not to love about this place? With a pool, spa, spa tub, gym, free self parking, internet, handicap accessible rooms, meeting facilities, conference center, dry-cleaning, and a 24 hour front desk, it has got you covered for most of your traveling needs. And then there is the free breakfast.
The Room
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All rooms are very spacious and include a mini-refrigerator and microwave.
The Rates
For the best rates online as well as special packages, book directly with the hotel. Or check Booking.com, Tripadvisor.com, Hotel.com, or Expedia.com for competitive prices. Depending on the day of the week, season and room type, rates run from upwards from $118.00-250.00 per night. Check the website for special promotions.
The Bottom Line
The hotel is less than 1.5 miles from the airport, and you can connect easily with their courtesy shuttle. However, it is necessary to call as they do not have a regular shuttle run. Be sure and ask what the van looks like, because sometimes it will not have the name of the hotel on the outside. Albuquerque airport is somewhat small, so many hotels will share courtesy pickup vans.
Breakfast is ample and tasty. Coffee is flavorful.
The staff is extremely professional and courteous.
Be advised, that at the moment there are no restaurants within walking distance of the hotel. But a quick Uber ride will give you access to many chains such as Applebees. Currently, a bar/grill is being built within a quarter mile of the hotel and should be finished by July.
For reviews of other hotels in the Albuquerque area, check out these reviews:
El Vado Motel: Get Your Kicks on Route 66 in Albuquerque (hotel-scoop.com)
Albuquerque’s Luxury Hotel Chaco Inspired by Chaco Canyon (hotel-scoop.com)
Karin Leperi Pezo is a writer and photographer living part-time in Peru and part-time in Nevada. She and her husband paid full fare for one night. All photos are by Karin Pezo unless otherwise noted. As always, all opinions are those of the author and are based on an actual stay at the property.
