I love staying at hostels because you meet the most interesting people and get that comfy home vibe…read morethat you can't get by staying at a manufacture hotel chain. While staying here at the hostel I meet my "twin", this girl who I was sharing a bunk bed with had the same name as me and also the same birthday! We were born 5 years apart and in different countries but with a different last name! Crazy! I love it!! My trip out west took me to ABQ and while searching for hostels this came up and decided to book with them during the balloon fiesta week. Located on historic route 66 this hostel sits between downtown and old town making it a great location close to everything. The famous Dog House restaurant is within walking distance of the hostel and a bus line runs by it as well if you are without a car. They do have parking but it's first come first serve, it is located behind the hostel. Enter through the ally and you will pass the first 2 apartments and then the hostel parking will be visible, only like 6 cars are able to fit but street parking is also available. Upon arrival the staff checked me in and even though they were super busy with visitors trying to book over the phone due to balloon fiesta the staff still welcomed me with friendliness and a big smile. I stayed a total of 2 nights, one night on my way to Arizona and another night on my drive back home to Texas. Both of these times I received nothing but outstanding customer service from all the staff here at mother road. To all the staff, Cheryl and Angel especially, you guys have been beyond amazing and may yall be blessed with many more years of health so that yall can continue to greet visitors with a loving smile. The staff is truly an example of what outstanding hospitality is all about, they went above and beyond anything I was expecting. I felt safe the whole time there, the girls in my room were chill and the people I meet while having breakfast there one morning invited me to ride with them to balloon fiesta! Always kind and friendly folks everywhere doing random acts of kindness! Love it! The building itself is really old but full of character. I overheard one of the staff talking to a guest and mentioned that at one point the hostel was a brothel! (dont quote me on it because I did not ask I just overheard). They have a lot of rooms and small nooks that it is really fascinating to see how they have adopted the house to meet the current needs of its habitants. You cannot take a single step inside without making the floor creek and eek with every step. They only allow smoking outside and they have continental breakfast available (there is a farmers market across the street from them so they get eggs from them every morning!). There are plenty of bathrooms available so if the one in your room is occupied just walk down the hallway and you will find one available. They have space heaters but if you are cold they do have extra blankets free of charge. The bunk beds are all different and I prefer bottom bunk because a big curvy girl like me does not feel safe on the top bunk. Bunk beds are first come first serve so get here early for your preference on bunk beds. Overall I really loved my stay here at mother road hostel and I can't wait to go back and stay with them again due to how much I enjoyed my stay with them.

One of my favorite things about staying in hostels is the variety of the physical building you end…read moreup in. They are all so unique and different. My second favorite thing is meeting the other staff, residents, and travelers. The Mother Rode Hostel was a terrific location right in between Downtown Albuquerque and Old Town. We were so happy with our private room and it's private entrance, second bedroom, cute little bath and awesome kitchenette. We totally lucked out!! The staff were super friendly as well and we even spoke with the owner (who doubles as a real estate agent) at looking at property in this area. We are in the market for a vacation home or two and really fell in love with this part of New Mexico! I would definitely stay here again next time I'm in the area. Be sure to check out the Farmer's Market across the street.

Pulling up I thought it looked super cool. That all changed when I got to my room and found a dead…read morecockroach on the floor. Fruit flies in the kitchen and moldy bread In coolers. Worst of all was that there was raw meat sitting opened in the fridge. It was a sickly greenish grey color. Id say the price was a plus, but you're getting exactly what you pay for. I'd ask for a refund but I don't that'll happen. Go anywhere else.

I stayed there from October 25 thru October 28. Basic accommodations at a reasonable price per…read morenight. 7 day stay limit. Large shared kitchen. Home style hostel. The # 2 bus stop is 2 blocks away , costs $ 1.00 ( Oct. 2024) , makes stops near the Rail Runner ( commuter train) , the Railyard and downtown Santa Fe. If you are adaptable ,it is a great place to stay. Check their website prior to committing. It is not a place for those expecting room service.

If you want to be stolen from and harassed in the middle of your wedding this is the place to be!…read moreExtremely disrespectful how the bar manager handled some things. In the middle of our wedding, he told my coordinator that if we did not move our Photo Booth that he was going to have to get his Volkswagen van out of the venue which to do so that would involve us having to move tables, chairs, decorations and my guests out of his way. He was being very rude about it because we set up our Photo Booth in front of his van and then he said we owed him $100 to use his van as a prop, because we told him there no way we could move his van without disturbing my entire wedding. We were never once told this and if this was an issue, he should've moved the van out of the venue prior to our wedding being set up and STARTED! It was very rude. And then well in the middle of my wedding, my guess were being told they needed to move their cars. My aunt and uncle are very disabled and they were told they had to go park down the road at big five because they were parked in someone's parking spot, but it clearly was a disabled parking. Right before me and my husbands first dance I was told that I needed to move my vehicle, apparently it was parked in "the owners spot" I have been parked there since the night before and hadn't been told anything. There was NO SIGN that said owners parking.. and to wait till literally the MIDDLE OF MY WEDDING to ask me to move it is crazy. All of this could have been told to me prior to the wedding, it didn't even start till 3pm in the afternoon. At any point prior, I could've been told to move my vehicle, but I am a guest at the hotel so I don't know what the problem is. And Tob could've moved his van anytime he wished, but he waited. The next morning @8am my husband and family woke up to clean venue and pack up decor. We then realized $400 of my decor was stolen. This has left me distraught. I have repeatedly ask to see there cameras, and no one will respond to me. I let them know that if my property could not be recovered will have to file a police report with Santa Fe police for my property being stolen. In response they were extremely passive aggressive and said I was "bold" for accusing them of taking my property and that they would be "thrilled" to help me find it if it was in there property. I'm attached photos of my stuff stolen. When we arrived then morning all the pampas grass was taken from my arches and vases with pampas in it. I sent hours putting this together and about $400 on this decor and for this to be take on a day that is supposed to be so special is just disgusting and unprofessional. Not to mention they catered the food it was gross and the beds are hard as a rock. I'm also not saying the venue itself stole my decor but the staff themselves.. just seeing how Todd the bar manager behaved shows me the establishment does not mind disrespecting people. The place is gorgeous, but not worth this headache. The pictures are of the property I haven't been able to recover. (ALL OF MY PAMPAS GRASS) and emails.

This hotel has been completely "redone" into a "modern hotel" and I don't mean that in a good way…read more What was once a iconic classic Santa Fe New Mexican cowboy motel, is now a butchered shell of what it once was replaced with Ikea furniture. The charm is all gone along with my support. Will never return.

This place is great! There is new management in place and they are actively fixing everything up to…read moremake the property much better. The rooms are being updated, and the whole place feels a lot cleaner and more secure than before. The staff is super friendly now, and any issues are handled right away instead of being ignored. If you've had a bad experience in the past, try it again because they are actually putting in the work.

I wrote a review about this place, but I was angry that I put the wrong business. So now that I…read morecorrected my mistake, I'm going to let the public know that THIS was the motel that I was talking about. There was feces(shit) on the walk, dirty sheets and rude management. The area was not safe and they refused to give a refund. I booked a room for 3 nights, but after the first night I checked out. I booked through a 3rd party sight, which gave me reward credits double the amount that I was to be refunded, but I can only use it towards another room rental on their site. If I could give zero stars, I would.

This hotel is adorable. We were told it used to be apartments…read more So cute! The rooms were lovely, although the bathrooms were pretty tight. Large closet, coffee in the room and a mini fridge. We had ice packs with us in a cooler that needed freezing. The staff were gracious enough to put them in their freezer for us. The grounds were lovely. Walking distance to so many places. Really, my only complaint was the firmness, or lack there of, of the mattress. I sat on the edge and actually slipped onto the floor because it was so soft. Even my husband who can sleep on anything said it was too soft. Love this place and I'd def com back again.

I stayed here for one week. My stay was so amazing that it made me want to move out to Santa Fe…read more The hotel rooms are equivalent to cottages. Mine included my room, a kitchenette, as well as a living room. There is also a nice outdoor area where you can sit and relax, as well as a nice bench that was outside of my doorway. It was very quiet and peaceful here, I loved watching the sunset. The staff is very helpful and accommodating. I would note that this is not a bed and breakfast despite the name that is in the title. No breakfast is served, other than tea/coffee and small snacks.

We liked Luxx a lot! It's an older building so don't expect frills. But do expect a really chill…read morevibe, comfortable rooms, friendly service and great location near the plaza. Louie was easy to work with and glad that you came in town to visit. The setup Luxx has for parking is worth it. Tricky at first: you have to enter through the exit lane and then go out the pedestrian gate at the left. You'll see. Beds are comfortable. We loved the lavender infused essential oil soaps. Inside your room the decor reflects the brown and tan colors of the desert. The all-natural animal print was almost a bit too African (ever see a zebra in the New Mexican desert?) But hey, it works. The back patio is a great option for a gas fire and hot tub. The main common room has fantastic sky lighting and relaxing music. But you need to stay here for the location. We walked everywhere. Museums, shops, churches, restaurants, and the plaza are all a stone's throw away.

As other reviews have mentioned, the place is keyless. Normally, I love that, but when I stayed at…read morethe Luxx, someone tried to enter my room late at night. I was staying in this room alone, so I was a bit freaked out. When he (obviously) failed to enter my room, he went around the back and tried to enter through the window!!! My room was on the first floor, facing the backyard sitting area (where there are seats, fountains, a tub). The guest was probably drunk and forgot which room was his, but it was still scary to have him try to enter my room twice. I don't necessarily blame Luxx for this issue, but when I raised this at check-out the next day, the man at the counter laughed and said something along the lines that he'd have better luck next time. Wtf -- Even if we weren't in this period of #metoo and #imwithher, I never want the hotel employee to joke about my room being broken into. Another thing is that I booked the Luxx through Booking.com and was sent a reservation confirmation with the final price. When I checked my credit card, there was a discrepancy. It wasn't much, but still odd that they charged me more than they said they would. I tried calling, I left a couple of voicemails -- no response. Bottom-line: Find somewhere else to stay.

Char continues to deliver one of Albuquerque's most reliable and satisfying fine-dining…read moreexperiences, especially when you're marking a milestone. On a busy convention night, the dining room was packed, yet the energy felt festive rather than frantic. Thanks to a well-timed reservation, my party settled in comfortably despite the initial blast of aggressive air-conditioning--a smart move after last week's heat, though the growing crowd of happy diners soon brought the room to a more pleasant temperature. Service was excellent from the start. We were warmly greeted by the hostess, a supervisor, and our server, setting a tone of genuine care that never wavered. The pacing was near-perfect: attentive without hovering, with drinks refreshed proactively and plates cleared at just the right moments. To begin, I ordered the green chile beef stew. It arrived promptly, hot and deeply flavorful, with tender beef and that signature New Mexican green chile heat that lingers just enough to wake up the palate. For my birthday libation, the S'mores Old Fashioned was a delightful twist--smoky, sweet, and dangerously smooth. The entrées showed Char's Southwestern strengths. The enchiladas were deeply comforting, while the carne asada arrived perfectly grilled with robust flavor. Both were elevated by the bright, creamy Mexican Street Corn on the side--charred kernels, cotija, and a hint of lime that cut through the richness beautifully. We closed the evening with the new arroz con leche from the updated dessert menu. Warm, cinnamon-kissed rice pudding topped with a generous scoop of cinnamon ice cream proved to be the ideal sweet finale--comforting yet refined, with contrasting temperatures that made every bite exciting. From the thoughtful service to the consistent execution of both classics and new offerings, Char once again proved why it's a go-to spot for special occasions. If you're in Albuquerque and want elevated NM dining, Char meets the need.

Nice hotel, but the experience was mixed. I would say it…read moreshould be 3 1/2 stars. Right from the start, check-in was frustrating. We pulled up to the front entrance where a sign clearly said Check-In Parking, yet were told we could not leave the car and had to valet or park in the garage. We weren't even allowed to step inside to check in, which made things unnecessarily awkward. As we just wanted to check in run a grab a bite to eat down the street as we just drove 7 hours. The hotel itself is very nice and interesting -- it's one of the first Hilton hotels built from the ground up, which is pretty cool. The room was a highlight. Spacious, clean, and well designed with a beautiful large soaking tub, separate shower, and a great layout overall. Morning coffee service was disappointing 2 of they days we stayed -- coffee was out then tea was missing the next, and no water bottles were replaced in our room after housekeeping, so we couldn't make our own in theroom. Dinner at Char did not meet expectations, especially for the price. Our medium-rare steaks came out well done, and although we mentioned it, nothing was done to fix it. We had a party there a couple nights later and it was buffet style. Our steak was way better in that and I hate buffets. That said, Jarod at the bar was great we had a few drinks with him through the nights we stayed and he was out bartender at the party we hosted he was one of the highlights of the staff that we came across. Lastly, the surrounding area felt pretty sketchy at night. Some positives, but enough frustrations that it impacted our stay.

I chose this hotel because it said it had a shuttle service. Once I got there, the person in front…read moresaid it was a $30 charge for the shuttle service. No mention on the website that the shuttle was going to be an extra cost. I'm use to the fact that hotels that advertise shuttle service to airport is free, so I didn't think to call to verify. besides that, the room was decent, pretty clean and no real issues besides the sink drained a little slow.

Terrible hotel. Food on the floor of our room when we checked in. Only one bath towel. The…read morefitted sheet was lying on top of the bed but not tucked around the corners. No blanket on the bed. I could go on. The breakfast was even worse. the only hot food was waffles. Cold cereal was empty. The only fruit were two bananas that were covered in brown spots. All condiments were in multi use containers, not single use. So everyone was sticking their utensils in the same container. Disgusting. And there was no staff checking for empty containers. We had to ask for a wet cloth to clean a table to sit at. We had to ask for syrup to be refilled. And several different people had to ask for someone to refill the waffle batter container. The only positive was the night clerk who checked us in. she was very pleasant and friendly.

If you want your truck's light bar to be stolen, while being parked in front of the "security…read morecamera" that the hotel staff says is monitored all night, then go ahead and stay here. I was here one night and this happened. If you don't care about your belongings, the room was great, the bed had a few burn marks from people's cigarettes but you assume that will happen when paying this price. The bed was comfortable, AC was fantastic and I slept well. Aside from my truck being accosted, it was a good night's rest.

This place was absolutely filthy and smelled of urine. The sheets were dirty, the mattress…read morestained. Having spent 26 years in the military, I have traveled extensively in the U.S. and overseas. Hands down, this is the worst place I ever stayed in. If I could give it less than 1 star, I would.

I did read the reviews but I will say we had a nice stay. As with anything search for best rate…read more Note this motel is within about a 10 to 15 minute walk from the plaza. Over the years before we retired to NM we stayed in a LOT of places in Santa Fe including La Fonda where we had a tiny room way in the back (they should have paid us). So to find a place close to all for a really good price including breakfast was nice surprise. Good they take dogs for a fee, good breakfast and nice area to walk your doggie. Easy walk to railyards and plaza. Next to Whole Foods although this is one of the worst of the chain I have ever been in. Needs major update. Not as good yes it's a motel, yes it's old, yes it needs some work. But if you want to be closer to the older areas it's a good pick vs the generic places on Cerrilos, other side of St Francis. I would and probably will stay again. I have a few suggestions I will send to management Also staff for the most part were super nice.

The Sage Hotel is really more of a motel than a hotel. It's surprisingly large, though the rooms…read morethemselves are quite small. We had a few issues with cleanliness and were a bit puzzled by the $15 "resort fee." The breakfast didn't include any gluten-free or vegan options, though I understand this may be addressed in the future. That said, the manager, Mr. Davis, helped smooth over these issues, and we appreciated his friendly and professional service. The Sage is also in a good location, it's close to town, restaurants, coffee shops, landmarks, and more.