Suburban Studios Albuquerque Uptown

For a low price, I got a whole kitchen in the room, which is something I rarely get at a hotel or motel. The outdoor areas were looked after, too. The place had a homey, snug feel, more like a comfortable apartment complex than a hotel. I usually find hotel stays too temporary, like you’re just in and out, but I really enjoyed staying here.

We were in Albuquerque during Balloon Fiesta, when hotel prices were high, and this place looked affordable. Reviews had made me unsure, but I’m glad we booked it. For the first three nights our room, 226, had a strong tobacco smell. They moved us to room 220, which was larger and smelled fresh. Service was pretty good, and there were always parking spaces available. It’s right off the freeway, with plenty of restaurants nearby and a Starbucks across the street. We’d definitely recommend it.

We needed a place at the last minute and had a great stay. The room was great and the hotel was very clean, with an excellent price. Darwin at the front desk was so friendly. We’ll stay here whenever we’re in ABQ.

The full kitchen was nice, and the room wasn’t too bad. The shower was odd, with the spray going everywhere. What got annoying was the A/C starting up loudly, like a plane taking off, and waking me several times during the night. The location is okay, neither a bad area nor a nice one. For a cheaper place to sleep somewhere that isn’t too rough, it worked.