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Best Western Rio Grande Inn
1015 Rio Grande Boulevard NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104-2031Phone: 505-843-9500 | Fax: 505/843-9238
Discover this 100 percent non-smoking Albuquerque, New Mexico hotel offering full-service amenities at an affordable rate.
Located in Old Town Albuquerque, the Best Western Rio Grande Inn offers convenient access to a variety of shops, restaurants, local attractions and government offices. Each spacious, well-appointed guest room at this central New Mexico hotel features beautiful southwestern décor, cable satellite television with HBO and free wireless high-speed Internet access. Enjoy a delicious meal at the hotel's onsite restaurant or unwind in the evening with a drink at the cocktail lounge. Other hotel amenities include an outdoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, exercise facility, business center and meeting facilities accommodating up to 200 guests. This Bernalillo County hotel also features a complimentary airport shuttle to Albuquerque International Airport, only eight miles away.
Enjoy an afternoon in historic Old Town or spend the day gaming at one of the many nearby casinos such as Sandia Resort and Casino, Isleta Casino and Resort, San Felipe Casino and Santa Ana Star Hotel, all located within a half hour's drive away. Corporate travelers will appreciate being less than five miles from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Sun Land International, Creamland Dairies, Honey Well and Coca Cola. Other nearby attractions includes the Rio Grande Zoo, Petroglyph National Monument, Nob Hill and the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. University of New Mexico is also conveniently only 5 miles away, ideal for guests visiting students.
The friendly, helpful staff at the Best Western Rio Grande Inn is ready to ensure a fun-filled memorable stay in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Make a reservation today and save!
Ghost Tour Package
Book Package
Legends, folklore, ghost stories and history come to life as you depart on an intriguing excursion through 300 years of haunted history. Old Town was founded in 1706 and for more than three centuries people have lived and died around the Old Town Plaza. The historic buildings and dark alleys conceal the long-forgotten secrets of battles, murders, hangings and hidden cemeteries. Professional tour guides escort you on a 90-minute lantern-lit adventure. You will search for the lost souls of early residents, Civil War phantoms, spooks, specters, wandering apparitions and over one dozen other ghosts who have made Old Town their eternal home. Ghost Town Package includes ghost town tour tickets and a full hot breakfast.
Hot Air Balloon Package
Book Package
The adventure begins when Rainbow Ryders picks you up at the Best Western Rio Grande Inn at sunrise. From there you will proceed to their launch site where the action begins. They will inflate the hot air balloons giving you the opportunity to become involved "hands on" as a crew member or you may sit back and observe while taking pictures as the gentle giant comes alive. Enjoy breathtaking views of the majestic Sandia Mountains and Rio Grande Valley while floating in the sky. After landing you will enjoy a champagne toast to end your safe and memorable adventure. You will be presented with a flight certificate and balloon flight pin to commemorate your aeronautical experience. Hot Air Balloon Package includes balloon tickets and a full hot breakfast.
Trolley Package
Book Package
Experience the best of Albuquerque from a uniquely Albuquerque open-air trolley. Invest 66 minutes in the comprehensive "Best of ABQ" city tour. Tours start at Plaza Don Luis in Old Town just a short walk from the Best Western Rio Grande Inn. Climb aboard for your front-row seat to Old Town, Museum Row, Downtown, EDo, Historic Route 66, Central Avenue, University of New Mexico, Nob Hill, Isotopes Park, University Stadium, The Pit, historic Barelas neighborhood, National Hispanic Cultural Center, Rio Grande River, Tingley Beach, the Rio Grande BioPark and more. Trolley Package includes trolley tickets and a full hot breakfast.
Ghost Tour Package
Book Package
Legends, folklore, ghost stories and history come to life as you depart on an intriguing excursion through 300 years of haunted history. Old Town was founded in 1706 and for more than three centuries people have lived and died around the Old Town Plaza. The historic buildings and dark alleys conceal the long-forgotten secrets of battles, murders, hangings and hidden cemeteries. Professional tour guides escort you on a 90-minute lantern-lit adventure. You will search for the lost souls of early residents, Civil War phantoms, spooks, specters, wandering apparitions and over one dozen other ghosts who have made Old Town their eternal home. Ghost Town Package includes ghost town tour tickets and a full hot breakfast.
Rail Runner Package
Book Package
Sit back, relax and enjoy the "beep-beep" sound that signifies that the doors are closing on the Rail Runner Express. In eighty minutes the train pulls into the historic depot in Santa Fe. The Rail Runner terminates at the tiny Santa Fe depot in the historic Railyard District, popular for shopping and entertainment. The historic Santa Fe Plaza is the soul of the city. It's an eight block walk from the depot or you can catch the Santa Fe Pick-Up (no Sunday service) a free shuttle bus that leaves from the north end of the tracks soon after each train arrives. Return to Albuquerque in the afternoon and evening giving you plenty of time to soak up the best of Santa Fe before you leave. Rail Runner Package includes Rail Runner tickets and a full hot breakfast.
Rail Runner Package
Book Package
Sit back, relax and enjoy the "beep-beep" sound that signifies that the doors are closing on the Rail Runner Express. In eighty minutes the train pulls into the historic depot in Santa Fe. The Rail Runner terminates at the tiny Santa Fe depot in the historic Railyard District, popular for shopping and entertainment. The historic Santa Fe Plaza is the soul of the city. It's an eight block walk from the depot or you can catch the Santa Fe Pick-Up (no Sunday service) a free shuttle bus that leaves from the north end of the tracks soon after each train arrives. Return to Albuquerque in the afternoon and evening giving you plenty of time to soak up the best of Santa Fe before you leave. Rail Runner Package includes Rail Runner tickets and a full hot breakfast.
Trolley Package
Book Package
Experience the best of Albuquerque from a uniquely Albuquerque open-air trolley. Invest 66 minutes in the comprehensive "Best of ABQ" city tour. Tours start at Plaza Don Luis in Old Town just a short walk from the Best Western Rio Grande Inn. Climb aboard for your front-row seat to Old Town, Museum Row, Downtown, EDo, Historic Route 66, Central Avenue, University of New Mexico, Nob Hill, Isotopes Park, University Stadium, The Pit, historic Barelas neighborhood, National Hispanic Cultural Center, Rio Grande River, Tingley Beach, the Rio Grande BioPark and more. Trolley Package includes trolley tickets and a full hot breakfast.
Local Events Worth Considering:
March 2010
at the Santa Ana Star Center in Albuquerque.
in Albuquerque.
at the Balloom Museum in Albuquerque.
at the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho.
at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque.
April 2010
at the Hyatt Regency in Albuquerque.
at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque.
at the Popejoy Hall, University of New Mexico in Albuquerque.
September 2010
at the Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque.
