Twas a nice drive over the river and through the South Valley we go. There was plenty of parking…read morewhen I came for the Dia de Los Muertos event. I wandered the main house set up with ofrendas and read quickly about the history of the property. I'd like to come back and delve more into the details when there's not as much of a crowd to hurry you along. Unfortunately, the Dia de Los Muertos event itself was a bit disappointing (hence the 3 stars instead of 4 for the location itself). Only a few lowriders and food trucks were present. There was live music and dancing, but the procession itself was small and not like images of parades I've seen from the past. But, it's a great way to acknowledge and represent our culture and those who have gone before us. 2022 #58

Over the past few months, I've connected with a handful of organizations and nonprofits in the…read moresouth valley that offer a dose of Albuquerque history that you won't find throughout the rest of the city. The Gutierrez - Hubbell House was an undiscovered gem. I've lived in this town 20+ years, I'd never connected to this incredible organization/venue, but I'm headed back, soon. A few notes on why you MUST visit this farm/museum: lush, immaculate, expansive. Family-friendly, too. These acres own an identity that goes way back, 18th century, and you'll need to take a tour to learn the specifics, but the basics: east coast wanderer meets a Spanish girl, they start a family, become an invaluable resource in this city, and that's the way they all became the Gutierrez-Hubbell Bunch. Bah dum bum. Two hundred-plus years later the venue nearly falls victim to private investors, but a spirited group of locals volunteer to uphold a legacy. Gardens grow. Festivals flourish. The heritage of Albuquerque's south valley remains intact. The place is open year-round save holiday closures. Tours are easily scheduled, just call. There's so much to experience around here, the grounds are gorgeous, rows of produce pop outside the doors of the facility. The Fermentation Festival has become the largest fundraiser/educational event of their season, and from what I've learned, it's worth a visit, late June.

Had a very delightful dinner there lastnight. There was a rather large birthday gathering. but…read morebesides that was just us and another table. and it was the last hour they were open. The birthday cake looked great, and the server served it up, and snapped a group photo.. We ordered the empanadas, and a tamale. and they were out of the fish, but they had lamb chops. The empanadas were room temperature. which at first i kinda wanted hem warm, but after the first bite the complaints melted away into sounds of appreciation for the flavors. and the deep lovely red chile sauce with it. and my only complaint was that they were then gone! Nom Nom Nom.. The lamb had just a teeny bit of muttony flavor and a perfect sear. we split the 2 lamb lolly pops. and spent plenty of time cleaning the rib. the glaze was fantastic! the potatoes and calibicitas were also super flavorful and delightful! Came with a side of butternut puree that was so smooth. and also perfectly spiced. My companion hates vinegary salad dressings, but the side salad that came with the Tamale, was lovely, just the right amount of oil and umami flavors, and only a hint of maybe lemon? for the acid. we both enjoyed it quite a lot which is saying something for a salad. The tamale. was cute in its pooked open wrapper. we left it inside and quite enjoyed picking out the delightful masa. my only complaint was i think we should have asked for spoons. as a fork is not the best way to pick a tamale out of the wrapper. (or we could have dumped it out. but once again it was cute as served. I would have preferred meat to the tamale. but really enjoyed it as it was too. Lastly on the way out we got a choke cherry tart, and a butterscotch bunt cake to go.. which we ate later.. both were great! We will need to return and try more dishes. and the desert Empanada, (they were sold out) and likely i will update to a 5 star. Fyi looks like they kinda run as two different kitchens, Snapdragon Tea, in the mornings, and Mila's Mesa at night. definitely going to have to go and try out one of the tea time reservations.

I attended Mila's Mesa opening night this past October. It was superb. The place was buzzing! And…read morethe food was superb! So I had to return. I've been back a couple of times since and the food never disappoints. The butternut and sage bucatini pasta is delish. The chicken posole verde has to be the best comfort food in town! And the Peruvian chicken is to die for! Other favorites of mine are the blue cornbread and the biscochitos. A couple of times I've been pleasantly surprised by the music performances Mila's Mesa offers in its simple and homey atmosphere. For me, the attentive service from Emma and Alex - my servers on different occasions - complemented the excellent food and warm environment. Can't recommend Mila's Mesa enough! I think it's a great new asset and option in Albuquerque 's Nob Hill!

We attended their Holiday gathering on New Mexican buffet night and had a great time. The staff is…read morebeyond friendly & helpful, the food was amazing, and the overall ambiance was spectacular. They even got THE Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus to attend. Highly recommend everything about the place.

Last weekend was the second year I attended a Ladies Retreat with my church friends. The people…read moremanaging the resort are the most accommodating and welcoming folks. The food was delicious. But the hamburger was Amazing!!!! I've never tasted such terrific beef. I'm taking my husband back here even if it's only for lunch. Thank you Kind Manzano Management and Staff.

Perfect for our small wedding. Most definitely a hidden gem. Pricing was great and process was…read moreseamless.

We had a small wedding service here a few days ago. It was perfect and exactly what we were looking…read morefor. A small and rustic chapel in a cool part of town. Booking was simple, prices were great and everyone was very helpful and polite. Id highly recommend this chapel of you're looking for a place to have a small service! It was nice having family and close friends and filling the chapel up. Much better than having a small service in a large church and having an empty building haha.

We had a 2 bedroom suite, one bedroom had two queen size beds, TV, plus a full bath. The other…read morebedroom a king bed with a full bath and a TV. Full kitchen, comfortable living room with a TV. Full breakfast included with the suit. Nice laundry room, exercises in an outdoor pool.

Stayed here the night before an early morning flight. Just about everything was perfect…read more Clean, convenient, seems well secured, nice, pleasant staff. Only thing missing for me was a shower cap.

I really like this venue. Getting off the freeway onto the road leading to the venue can be…read morechallenging. Most traffic wants to stay in the right lane when the left lane also gets you to the venue without needing to merge over. We stayed in the left lane and we had no problem parking. We walked into security. On the left side, they have a bagless line. The right side had several lanes for those with bags. Here's the policy on bags: Clear Totes: Plastic, vinyl, or PVC up to 12" x 6" x 12". Small Clutches: Non-clear wristlets or purses up to 6" x 9". Fanny Packs: Non-clear packs up to 6" x 9". They also allow a water bottle into the venue. I highly recommend bringing your own bottle as the venue prices are quite high. Here's the policy: Factory-sealed bottles: Up to two bottles, maximum one gallon each per person (must be unfrozen). Reusable bottles: Must be empty upon arrival (plastic or metal, though certain specific artist shows may restrict metal or hard plastic containers). Camelbacks / Hydration packs: Must be completely empty upon arrival. Refill stations: Free water refill stations and water fountains are available inside the venue. We walked into the venue and walked around for the vending and restrooms. I got a liquid death peach iced tea, kettle corn, and some bottomless popcorn for way too much. We then found our seats. This particular concert, we saw Dorthy, Stone Temple Pilots, and Godsmack. We had regular seats. I don't recommend grass seats. It's first come first serve and plenty of drunk people try to walk all over you and spill their drinks if your seated on the grass. The two big screens to the left and the right of the stage were only used for the headliner - Godsmack. I do really love an amphitheater, but last night we were lightly rained on. That was not too thrilling. I was pleasantly surprised at the outgoing foot traffic flow at this event. People were moving. We hiked our way back to our vehicle. Getting out of the parking lot was a lot more challenging than getting in. Finally someone came over to the lane we were at and started directing traffic. I was a little worried about an accident occurring. We really like the concerts here, so we'll be back.

We came here for Billy Idol and because it's a Sunday night May lend to why there was not a huge…read moresellout. We went to the north Grill and waited in line for 20 minutes with all the employees behind the counter standing around waiting for popcorn. Here's an idea, how about getting all the other people who don't want popcorn and get their order in. But instead, everybody's just sitting around shooting the shit and not getting orders out.. The lines are insanely long and people getting pissed. That and the insane prices for alcohol lead everybody to pregame in the parking lot. I understand the Rising prices, but this is pretty much ridiculous!

Nice enough hotel and the room was clean and spacious. Customer service could have been a lot…read morebetter. The employee at the front desk was not very welcoming and I feel it was because of my service dog. She was quite accusatory in her tone asking if my dog is a service dog, when she is clearly trained to assist me when walking. I offered to show her my paperwork (even though it's not legally required) and she slightly lowered the sass when I presented it! I passed through just before the end of the lock down and they were a bit rude when it came to making you wear a mask. I was sat stationary drinking water and taking my meds and got scolded by a male employee who was outright rude. Definitely not the way to treat anyone, let alone someone with a disability. There aren't many places to choose from in this area and the room is clean if that's all you really need. Miserable front desk employees though.

Dear IHG Executive Team,…read more I am writing to express my disappointment and frustration with the recent decision to remove coffee from the rooms at Holiday Inn Express hotels. I was informed that coffee will no longer be available in-room and instead will only be served in the lobby. As a loyal IHG Diamond Elite Member and frequent traveler (staying in over 200 IHG hotel rooms annually), this change is a significant setback. In the past, I was a top-tier Marriott member, but I stopped visiting Marriott (Courtyard) hotels when they made the decision to eliminate in-room coffee. I fear this policy at IHG will have the same effect on my travel choices. As a professional road warrior, I often arrive late at night and start my day early, typically waking up at 4:00 AM. Having coffee in my room is essential for me to start my day productively, both for the caffeine and as part of my morning routine. The alternative of getting dressed, using the elevator, and walking to the lobby to obtain coffee simply does not align with my needs or expectations for a convenient stay. I will not tote a coffee machine from the front desk to my room, the alternative offered at check in. Additionally, I noticed the new Bunn coffee machines in the lobby, which, frankly, did not improve the experience. The coffee tastes no better, and it took longer to get a cup. If this decision was made to save costs, or due to a new contract with Bunn I want to express that it has not enhanced the guest experience in any meaningful way. Given that I pay an average of $158 per night for my stays, removing something as basic as in-room coffee feels like a poor decision that will only drive loyal customers like myself away. If this becomes the standard across all IHG properties, I will be forced to consider other hotel chains, such as Hilton. This decision does not align with the needs of professional travelers, and I hope you will reconsider the direction you are heading. I trust that you, as a key leaders, will raise this issue with your corporate branding team before it affects more loyal customers. I will not be returning to your Albuquerque location, and I sincerely hope this message prompts a reassessment of this policy. Thank you for your attention. Sincerely, Daymond Decker Cc: Heather Balsley - Global Chief Commercial & Marketing Officer at IHG Hotels & Resorts Tushar Patel - CEO at TNJ Group of Companies Molly Judd, Director of Operations at TNJ Group of Companies Angelica Tena - GM Holiday Inn Express Albuquerque (TNJ Group Property)

Clean rooms, friendly staff. Pool closed for entire stay…read morewhich was only reason for booking hotel. No continental breakfast or free coffee. AC works good. Quiet.

Regrettably, this is not a Courtyard you want to book and I will tell you why. $15.51 for glass of…read morewarm red wine at their Bistro Restaurant. Love staying at Courtyards and eating dinner and breakfast at the Bistro. Across the nation this is bullet-proof as far as quality, fair pricing, and convenience. Not at the ABQ Courtyard. Rip-off pricing at the Bistro. Think I have over 1500 nights with Marriott, so not my 1st rodeo. ABQ Courtyard you can and should do better with your food & beverage pricing which is not consistent with other Courtyard locations across the US!

My husband and son visited the area and my husband was so thankful for Mark because they upgraded…read morehis room without even asking . He was friendly and super helpful! Kudos to Mark!

Seemed annoyed when I ask a question... they do their best greeting (automatic) to annoyance…read more(passing them multiple times so not paying attention or even really looking up). Breakfast starts at 6:30 which is the latest I've ever seen especially for an airport hotel breakfast. - juice was watered down -coffee was watered down - cold brew was fine - variations was limited ... nothing different the whole week was except they took away gravy and omelette for some reason and added nothing. My air conditioning worked sometimes. So makes me wonder if they have a master control because it wasn't consistent enough to make me complain except for the last night when it wasn't with it and thermostat was at 77F. I also included pictures that aren't big deals except there were a lot of small details that add up but I also didn't take all things in saw: Finally I asked for cleaning service for ONE day in my week stay and although I saw they cleaning the rooms around mine they didn't clean mine (when I left in the morning that day the cart was couple doors down). When I got home my trash was filled and towels weren't refreshed.:. I don't care about the bed being made just wanted clean towels and trash cleared after three days.