It is funny how you can drive by a place a million times and never notice it until one day you just…read moreread the sign, discovering something brand new to you. I drive up Lomas past the Garden Center all the time but I only recently read the sign and decided to look up what it was. Behind all the trees, there is a little Albuquerque gem. I looked up their website and read all about a plant sale they had going on. I got two cute little plants and was excited to see the space. The actual gardens were closed when I went but I want to go back to check them out. I would also definitely go back for another plant sale, the prices were great and they had some fun stuff to choose from. One note, the parking is terrible when they are super busy. I doubt that they are super busy too often, probably only for events and such but when it is, getting in and out is a huge pain.

My husband and I had our wedding here last year. It was reasonably priced and had a ballroom as…read morewell as a smaller room where you could get ready. There are some rules like no bubbles or confetti, but they are all outlined in contract. We had employees there to supervise and help out. Because it was early April and the gardens don't open till mid April we couldn't have the ceremony in the gardens. It turned out to be less expensive. But when it came time for taking pictures, the staff let us and some of our guests take photos in the garden. The gardens are beautiful and well maintained. They made for a beautiful backdrop for our photos. Although it was not open on the weekends, there is a garden shop that sells fun garden themed items. There is a small courtyard in the front which also makes for good pictures. What's interesting is that the building itself doesn't look that special as I would drive past it every day and wouldn't have known about it if wasn't for the sign. It's a great hidden gem in the middle of Albuquerque and was a very nice venue to have a wedding.

Ponic Photography are professionals when it comes to weddings, timings, flexibility, and working…read morewith families. On the day of our wedding, our room was not ready on-time putting our schedule for family photos behind and a time-crunch for getting ready. They were patient as we all waited in the lobby with their equipment, all of our things like luggage, wedding dress, and an impatient child. Once we got to the room, we all hit the ground running. They outlined a schedule and we managed to stay mostly on-track. I got to see a few sneak peaks of our photos and I cannot wait to get them. We got to take photos at Tiguex Park in front of the most vibrant tree that will make our photos. I'm sure that the vista of the Sandia's around sunset as we said our vows will be stunning.

From the owner: Capturing unforgettable moments in Albuquerque through photography, creating lasting memories for…read moreall your special occasions – from family portraits and graduations to weddings, proposals, pet photography, and maternity shoots!

Some of the best views, hands down, in the city. Especially downtown. I went to a wedding reception…read moreon the 8th floor. It is going to be made into lofts...it's laid out that way...but it's perfect for a group for now. The views are wonderful. Make sure you visit the rooftop. The sunset looks magnificent from there and there's plenty of room for big parties, DJs, etc. I didn't know this gem existed.

Breathtaking location. You get a great view of Albuquerque. The only bad thing is that to use the…read morerestrooms you have to go down a few floors. That is the only negative with this space. One of my favorite private event spaces in town.

I Was invited As part of a Yelp elite event. Free head shots brought me in! Joshua did a great job…read moreand I am looking forward to getting them by email. We were given a very nice tour of the facility. I can see that it is a work in progress and believe it is going to be an extremely great place for those who need space. they provide private offices for rent, big rooms for classes or lectures, and small meeting rooms. I already have an idea how I can utilize the space. There are some fantastic features from when the place was built over a 100 years ago. Let's See this place grow.

Free Range? I had seen the sign on Central, but just assumed that it was a healthy chicken…read morerestaurant. Once again, it is all in the name / logo / marketing. Don't assume just because it makes perfect sense to you, that the other 99% of us dense folks will know exactly what you meant. And, no, this business has absolutely nothing to do with fowl of any kind that I can discern. It is actually a great Co-Working Space. I stopped in to Free Range for an event that was happening there. While I was there, I asked to have a tour of the space. They were surprised, but very accommodating. I was surprised at how large a space it is and how many different options to work, collaborate and hold meetings of different sizes are available. Private office spaces. Conference rooms and large meeting rooms. Bright and airy spaces. Not cramped / swished together spaces that I have seen in some co-working spaces. If you are looking for an every-now-and-then space, or a more permanent "office" space, check out Free Range. Ask for a tour. They have plenty of parking . . . .and even a 2nd location in Nob Hill, if this location just west of the University doesn't work for you. Why did I only give them four stars? Well, because I haven't actually worked there . . .yet. But, when and if I need a co-working space, this will definitely be my go-to option.

Stopped in for a vendor pop up event today. Pica Sweet and Bing T were my favorite vendors. I must…read morehave ordered half of the menu at Pica Sweet. The strawberry lemonade is really good at Bing T. The pop up events at dreams is always a great way to enjoy many of the hidden gems of Albuquerque. Can't wait for the next event.

My son got married at dreams. They have an amazing wedding package that even includes a cake and a…read moreofficiant for an GREAT price. The venue was clean and amber was very helpful and made sure she made everything perfect for their special day.

Wish I could rate this company a zero. They installed one of their event tents for an event we were…read morehaving. It was installed poorly and blew away. We had no tent for the event and they refused to refund the money paid for the tent. The ceo touted how they've been in business for over 30 years yet she refused to take or accept any responsibility for the event being ruined. Best advice is to call anybody else.

The people there are very nice. They totally don't rush you in returning the rentals. Some of the…read moretables are very old and beaten but with tablecloths they work fine

Gravitate was an amazing space to use. Jen did an amazing job hosting our event for over a week…read more The space, accommodations, and Jen's customer service made the training we hosted for DeliverFund an absolute success. All of us at DeliverFund want to thank Jen for her support for DeliverFund. We recommend Gravitate and Jen's services to anyone looking for space and support for training or offsite meetings.

From the owner: Planning a corporate event? Gravitate is a modern and light-filled venue purposefully designed to…read morehost business functions, such as continuing education, strategic planning and company retreats... just to name a few! Our inspired environment for your next offsite meeting includes awesome views, comfortable furnishings and gorgeous artwork throughout. No need to lug around your projector --- Gravitate has incredible audio/visual which comes in the all-inclusive rental price. Book your Best Meeting Ever at Gravitate and learn how space matters!

Newer hotel in mid town Albuquerque. Lots of good restaurants nearby. We had a double queen suite…read more Well furnished and roomy. Traveling with two dogs and they were very accommodating with a water bowl even in lobby. Breakfast was rather meh but adequate selection. Would definitely return when traveling. Through Albuquerque

We came from Phoenix to stay for two soccer games we were playing in the Albuquerque area this…read moreweekend. We had to book through an athlete travel portal so choosing room or accommodations wasn't as easy as booking through Marriott normally is. I had called ahead of time and said we had three people and so if we had to be in a one king room, if we could get a room with a sleeper sofa or a rollaway bed. They said to call before we arrived and double check. I called while on our drive to NM and asked about the accommodations and the agent said the hotel was fully booked with several soccer teams and people in town of the pow wow, but ask when we checked in for a rollaway bed. We arrived Friday night around 8pm and at the check in desk, asked about the rollaway bed and were told they were all checked out. Now this used to not be an issue when it was us and our son traveling with one king bed when he was little, but three grown adults in one king bed isn't an option and logically wasn't even feasible. We set up a small air mattress we'd brought with us as a last resort, and our son was less than thrilled that he drew the short straw for the night. I told him I'd keep trying to get a better solution for the next night. Room wise, it was okay. There definitely some signs of the hotel showing its age (chipped furniture, broken shower tiles, water damage in the bathroom) but the shower had good water pressure and got hot fast. The beds themselves were decently comfortable (much more so than the air mattress, sorry kid). The hotel is so close to lots of food options too, which is nice when you're unfamiliar with the area but have people to get fed at all hours of the day and night. In the morning we went down to the free breakfast and it was pretty respectable. I really appreciated the 24 hour self serve water and coffee and that there were milk alternatives provided. There were also gluten free options for muffins and bagels (Udi's). I took full advantage of the plethora of toppings for oatmeal or yogurt. The sugar crusted Belgian waffles were different but seemed to be a big hit. There were also options available for hot food, like egg sandwiches. The attendant was doing a good job of making sure it was stocked and clean. I stoped by the desk on our way to ask about our rom situation and the agent said she'd look into it for us. When we got back from the soccer game, I stopped by the desk again and asked if a rollaway bed had become available. The agent said she would check with housekeeping and call me in my room to let me know. A few minutes after we got back to our room, she called and said there were no rollaway beds but if we could switch right then and there they could move us to a double bed room. We packed up so fast!! We were super thankful that everyone would be able to get a much improved night of sleep from the night before. We got settled into our room and watched some solid hotel tv. The second room wasn't facing directly over the pool and the fan had a constant speed option to provide white noise so the AC wasn't constantly turning off and on either. Those two things also helped us sleep better the second night. There are several hotels on the same half mile row but this was good option overall.