Sandia Peak Inn Old Town ABQ, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham

2.0 star property
Motel near Old Town Plaza in Albuquerque

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Lobby
Laundry
Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Reception
Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
4614 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105
  • ABQ BioPark Aquarium
    2 min drive
  • Old Town Plaza
    3 min drive
  • ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
    4 min drive
  • Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    12 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Hot Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility, Tub w/ Grab Bars)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility, Tub W/grab Bars)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Albuquerque

Westside stay.Your stay at this Westside motel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Old Town Plaza and Albuquerque Convention Center. University of New Mexico and University of New Mexico Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Old Town Plaza - 3 min drive
  • Albuquerque Convention Center - 6 min drive
  • ABQ BioPark Zoo - 6 min drive
  • University of New Mexico - 9 min drive
  • University of New Mexico Hospital - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 10 min drive
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mac's La Sierra Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪La Guelaguetza Mexicana Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Golden Pride BBQ Chicken & Ribs - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Blake's Lotaburger - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sandia Peak Inn Old Town ABQ, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham

Motel near Old Town Plaza in Albuquerque
Sandia Peak Inn Old Town ABQ, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. Free breakfast is available daily. The business-friendly Sandia Peak Inn Old Town ABQ, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham also features a vending machine, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This Albuquerque motel is smoke free.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • No smoking on site
Sandia Peak Inn Old Town ABQ, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7 AM–9 AM

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • LCD TV
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This hotel features a Tesla charging station, and a universal electric vehicle charging station.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 8 2024 to May 1 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Fitness facilities

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Sandia Peak Inn
Sandia Peak Inn a Howard Johnson by Wyndham
Sandia Peak Inn Old Town ABQ, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham Motel

Sandia Peak Inn Old Town ABQ, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 501 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1005 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jodie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was advertised as a hotel and a Wyndham location, but it is neither. It's a cheap motel with doors that don't seem sealed, letting in far too much noise from a loud highway that frequently features speeding cars and sirens at all hours. The phone number provided did not work. The floors were so dirty that my feet were visibly brown and filthy walking just from the shower to the bed which, having white covers, would be easily stained by the dirt. No slippers. Breakfast was included but pathetic, watery broken drink machines and bread and raw mini waffles, nothing fresh or cooked. I feel I paid too much for an uncomfortable and unpleasant experience, despite only staying one night. I do not recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value; above average breakfast. Family run motel/hotel who cared about their guests
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed a really nice stay here with my children and sisters. We found a room that slept six comfortably. They offered free breakfast in the morning and we're super nice on check-in. It's an older facility but it was clean and quirky. We will definitely stay here again when we travel through again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean budget motel
We chose this motel because of the high rating and the low price, but alas it turned out to be a "too good to be true" situation. I respect the owners and staff for offering a budget motel that is clean. But it was not an 8.4, more like a 6.0. Old, tired, worn out, and noisy! Our room faced the main street outside, and the traffic noise was very loud.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Johnnie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only good thing was that the room was clean. The TV wouldn't turn on. The room was hopelessly outdated. Very noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
property is older and parking is a bit tight, but overall ok. breakfast selection rather meager.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Steven, Windsor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean, comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and the bed was comfortable however the property is very rundown and in a very old and very noisy part of the city. The air conditioner was very loud however it helped to block out the street noise. The breakfast offered was minimal, the coffee was terrible. There were basically no dining options near the property. Not sure how this can be a Howard Johnson affiliate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not a great or even good choice. The area around the motel was sketchy at best. The staff were friendly but that cannot overcome the rundown conditions of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and after a long day on the road, appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Spencer

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property nice staff above and beyond
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming property and very friendly staff. Breakfast was very simple but satisfactory.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice big room with comfortable bed. Some of the furniture is old and needs to be replaced. There was a metal base around the bed which made noise whenever you sat on the bed but sleeping was noiseless. Bathroom tub was very worn and needs replacement as well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sara

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Very noisy and breakfast didn’t have coffee
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is underrated, the rooms upstairs do still have carpet but it is for sound proofing for the lower floors that have lament wood. The rooms are clean, nice bigger refrigerator and microwave. Staff was very friendly and very helpful, the parking area has so many cool statues and is very colorful and unique. The pool was clean but there was some damage to the ceiling that needed to be addressed, the electricity went out in the middle of the night for a while, but that wasn't their fault. The bad is that the racing out side is very loud again not their fault just the area. It was a little sketchy at night with folks walking around but that is Albuquerque in general and they didn't walk into the hotel parking lot. Overall very pleased to have stayed there and would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not a bad price for a place as I was passing through town. It was a little rundown but everything I needed worked, so I'm good with that.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Walter

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pro: 1. has character / vibe. Interesting decor around parking lot 2. Friendly staff 3. Didn't find live bugs in room 4. Clean in areas that mattered (bed sheets, towels) 5. Relatively affordable compared to other hotels on area 6. Parking area seems safe (walked up) Cons 1. Furniture in state of disrepair 2. Could be cleaner (stains on walls, found a dead hornet by windows. Breakfast room area especially) 3. Lots of bugs and mosquitos outside in parking lot (didn't find any in room) Overall it's ok for spending a night safely in ABQ.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shante

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don’t go to this hotel
The advertisement they had on the picture is not what they try to give me it was a whole other room and when I showed the front desk employee he told me it was a mistake on Hotels.com that they uploaded the wrong picture of the room So I had to canceled it because the employee was very rude about it I would never recommend this hotel to anyone ever.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very clean and the managers were very friendly. I was meeting with a friend, and we were allowed to sit in the breakfast room for the entire afternoon so we had a quiet place to talk. The A/C was out in that room only, so it was a little warm, but we made do. The hotel is right on a busy street, so we did hear some road noise. When the A/C is on, most of the noise is negligible. The breakfast consisted of bananas, dry cereal, milk, yogurt, oats, choice of juices, various breads, waffles, and packaged sweets such as chocolate cupcakes and muffins. Peanut butter was available in a large jar or in individual mini packets. Overall, it was a very comfortable stay for a good price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024