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Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town vs Crowne Plaza Albuquerque, an IHG Hotel

Both properties are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town ranks significantly better than Crowne Plaza Albuquerque. Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town comes in at 85 with accolades from 7 sources including Oyster, Jetsetter and Michelin Guide.

Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town
Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town
8 / 10
800 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
From $116 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Hip design hotel with a cantina, nightclub and pool at the edge of Old Town Albuquerque." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Attention is paid throughout to New Mexico's artisan craftwork, from Nambe Pueblo-designed metal work to Navajo rugs." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"With a prime location in the enchanting Old Town district, this 188-room landmark hotel seamlessly blends historic charm with modern convenience." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Formerly the Sheraton Old Town, this 188-room hotel has an Olympic-sized outdoor pool, a rose arbor, and a salon and day spa." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This place combines upbeat modern style with patented regional flair to create a much more engaging refuge for travelers in search of a sense of place and style." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"This hotel's historic mid-century tower rises over Old Town and includes spacious grounds, an Olympic-size pool and every modern element in its refurbished rooms."
Gayot Gayot
"The Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town dwarfs the structures around it, thus affording guests on most floors extremely impressive views of the Sandia Mountains."
Crowne Plaza Albuquerque, an IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Albuquerque, an IHG Hotel
7 / 10
1901 University Boulevard NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
From $76 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"With a central location that makes exploring the city convenient, the 12-story Crowne Plaza Albuquerque (formerly the Hilton Albuquerque) towers over the intersection of I-25 and I-40." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Besides moderate rates, you'll find solid regional dining, renovated guest rooms, complimentary Internet access, and indoor and outdoor pools—not to mention easy freeway access." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"The Crowne Plaza chain's only location in the state of New Mexico aims to accommodate all travelers, whether they visit for business or leisure."