
Albuquerque mixes Route 66 neon, a historic adobe Old Town and the Sandia Mountains, with Santa Fe about an hour away. Hotels are generally good value — except during the International Balloon Fiesta each October.
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Albuquerque is a stop on Amtrak’s Southwest Chief route between Chicago and Los Angeles.
Historic plaza, adobe shops and museums, with hotels in walking distance.
Central hotels near the train and bus station and Route 66 (Central Avenue).
A walkable Route 66 neighborhood with restaurants and near the University of New Mexico.
Chain hotels near shopping and the interstate, often good value.
Cheap airport hotels, handy for early flights.
A restored 1930s downtown hotel originally opened by Conrad Hilton.
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Spring and fall have the best weather; hotels fill up and rates soar during the Balloon Fiesta in early October.
During the International Balloon Fiesta in early October — book months ahead if you plan to attend.
Albuquerque is usually cheaper, and Santa Fe is an easy day trip by car or the Rail Runner train.
Old Town for atmosphere, Nob Hill for restaurants, and Uptown or the airport area for lower rates.