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    The Imperial

    4.6 (15 reviews)
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    Maryanne Z.

    Very clean. Lots of amenities (gives Airbnb vibes, we stayed in the King Suite.) note: The sofa is a futon style, and does fold down, however, extremely uncomfortable. Great service, Chantelle took excellent care of us. She made us the best coffee while checking out. Downside: no luggage table, no shower caps, no robes, and very dim lighting (these were minor hiccups, we still had a comfortable stay.) Parking is limited (and free), however, we were still able to park our vehicle on-site, the walls are rather thin and we could hear the occupants TV into the morning hours. This hotel isn't in the most upscale part of town, however, great access to the freeway and walking distance to downtown, and not too far from Old Town. We would stay probably stay here again (if we were to return to the area), if they are able to maintain the same level of cleanliness and service.

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    Went to see a friend play in this hotels Dive Lounge. Acoustics were perfect. The bar was friendly and made our 3 hrs. enjoyable. Location to go out is odd, but I see the development in the area! Didn't get food, but friends did and it looked good! Drinks were standard, but will try a specialty Old Fashioned next time! Music was the draw for me, so keep it coming.

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    Adric M.

    So we stopped by one evening, but they were all closing down, so we went back for sunday brunch, empanadas were a little charred but they were the last, and still quite good, would have preferred green chile with the huevos ranchos, but the red was good, the flatbread instead of tortilla was odd, but worked well after stopping up the egg and chile.

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    Thank you Paulina for your hospitality during my stay on April 29/30. Very friendly and welcoming. The motel itself is lovely and clean and charming. The room was comfy, the bed was comfy, the shower was very nice too. The cost of stay was very Affordable, and there's a nice and clean cafe/bar attached to the motel with friendly employees working there. I was very impressed with the Imperial, and if I ever find myself back in Albuquerque I would think first to stay here.

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    Corina D.

    I finally stopped by this newly renovated Motel. What a sweet gem located close to UNM, downtown, and the airport. I was impressed at how well the renovations turned out. The Motel has a cool 60's retro style that gives a nostalgic yet trendy kind of vibe. The unique design offers a food hall with different dining options including a cocktail bar. As I walked in I was greeted by the bartender. She was very friendly and good at making old fashioned. I then ordered a pupusa from La Cocina de Maria. Maria was so sweet and her pupusa was so good. On her recommendation I had the chicharrón pupusa. The masa was crispy on the outside with a soft tender and savory inside filling. The pork was seasoned perfectly giving each bite that mouthwatering you hope to get from a chicharrón. It was also perfectly accompanied by a delicious tangy purple slaw and spicy salsa which elevated the dish. I definitely enjoyed this place. Everyone was so friendly!

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    Love the remodel! It's a 59's vibe. Very unique. It's a gem of a hotel on central I'd stay there again

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    Moonwalk is a great neighborhood hangout. They usually have a rotating cocktail menu perfectly…read moresuited to their current season's offerings. Krystina is amazing as a bartender, my partner and I have become regulars and also tend to bring friends as we know it's pretty consistent! Great selection of local beers however sometimes the beer is not as cold as it could be. All in all, 505 food hall has tons of options for food and drinks for the downtown area!

    Moonwalk is located in the 505 Central Food Hall and honestly the only spot that I had any interest…read morein after circling around a few laps. My cousins and I basically gave up on food and say... let's just drink!! Best decision ever because that's how we met Joshy!! BEST BARTENDER EVER!! Joshy was so fun and friendly, and of course his drinks were delightful. Honestly all the 5 stars for this establishment is mainly for Joshy!! He deserves allllllll of the stars and the moonnnnn in the skyyyyy.... ;) Moonwalk stands out since all of their products feature local vendors... so local wines, liquor and brews. I'm not the biggest New Mexico fan but I respect the concept. Supporting locals is good for the local economy. 3 drink limit. Everyone gets carded, so don't be sensitive and take it personally. Between the three of us, my cousins and I tried a good amount of their brews and whiskeys. I had the Sandia Paleta, Lexington Lemonade, and Jala-Back Girl. The Sandia Paleta has agave spirit, watermelon, lime, tabasco. Fun to try but the least favorite if I had to compare. The Lexington Lemonade has lone wolf, lemon, peach and ginger beer. Very light and refreshing. A tad sweet, but still probably my favorite drink among the three. The Jala-Back Girl has jalapeno rum, simple syrup and lime. Not too spicy, just enough spice to have a kick. Very unique. An amazing way to start the day at Moonwalk with my cousins and Joshy. Highly recommended checking this spot out if you are in the area.

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