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Sandia Peak Inn Old Town ABQ, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham

2.0 star property

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Lobby
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated
Garden
Laundry
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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4614 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105
  • Place, ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, ABQ BioPark Aquarium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Town Plaza
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Intl. Sunport)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility, Tub W/grab Bars)

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility, Tub W/grab Bars)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Non Smoking (1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed)

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Suite, Non Smoking (1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Hot Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Suite, Bathtub Grab Bars, Non Smoking (1 King & 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Access)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

King Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Suite With One King Bed And One Queen Bed-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

2 King Beds, Suite, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Suite With 1 King Bed And 1 Queen Bed, Tub With Grab Bars-Mobility Accessible Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds Room, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe King Suite With Hot Tub-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

3 Queen Beds, Family Suite, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 6

1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible Room, Bathtub W/Grab Bars, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Albuquerque

With a stay at Sandia Peak Inn Old Town ABQ, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham in Albuquerque (Westside), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Old Town Plaza and 6 minutes from Albuquerque Convention Center. .This motel is 4.3 mi (6.8 km) from University of New Mexico and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from University of New Mexico Hospital.
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What's nearby

  • ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Albuquerque Biological Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • ABQ BioPark Aquarium - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Tingley Beach - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Old Town Plaza - 6 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 10 min drive
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Guelaguetza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Golden Pride - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mac's La Sierra Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Burgers - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sandia Peak Inn Old Town ABQ, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham

Boardwalk/promenade motel with free breakfast and a fitness center
Sandia Peak Inn Old Town ABQ, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility.

Make yourself at home in one of the 42 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. LCD televisions are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a fitness center.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 9 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On the boardwalk/promenade

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This hotel features a Tesla charging station, and a universal electric vehicle charging station.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool and fitness facility with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Sandia Peak Inn
Sandia Peak Inn a Howard Johnson by Wyndham
Sandia Peak Inn Old Town ABQ, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham Motel

Reviews

Sandia Peak Inn Old Town ABQ, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 450 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Teresa Lee

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Owners were super nice but kind of hard to find. The front desk was not always manned. The breakfast had no protein options. The beds and pillows were comfortable and the shower got hot and stayed hot. The room was dirty. My white socks were black on the bottom after walking on the floor. It did get mopped after my second request.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Aleksandar

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is looking like you are in some area with many samples. Everything what you can find for free on gas stations you can find on your breakfast table. But stuff was very nice and welcome. Big star for them.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Received a text from Howard Johnson for pre-check. Completed it including copy of drivers license and credit card information. Hotel doesn’t have access to that information so had to do everything again. One reason I selected this motel was for the bathtub. Ask for a room on 1st floor. Found out room didn’t have tub. They gave us a room on 2nd floor but housekeeping hadn’t finished cleaning it. We had already carried all our luggage up so we waited. Later I went in to take bath and found the tub didn’t have any way to keep the water in so useless for a bath. The hotel and furnishings are very dated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rae Lynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This motel is a budget motel and as such is great. It was old, but on Rt 66 so that is expected. The rooms were nice though. Large & clean. It had everything we needed. The staff seemed nice as well. My only complaint was the road noise on Route 66 Bring earplugs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Nice staff up front. We had a toilet issue which they fixed right away. Was a bit dated but comfortable and was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vance

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stop along the Route 66 . They have kept the original look of the hotel. Friendly staff, very accomasating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Charlotte

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a unique renovated Route 66 property. It is very well done and a very friendly staff. The updates may not be consistent with the 50s and 60s., But overall, it is a very well done renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, safe, friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAFAEL

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Mesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very impressed with how nicely renovated all the rooms are. The bed was comfortable and everything was in good shape. I especially appreciated them having two EV chargers. I'm not sure I'd bother doing their advanced online check-in though - they ended up asking me for almost everything when I checked in that I'd already done online so it seemed like a waste of time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanne-Minette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Reasonably comfortable stay at this funky Route 66 motel. Staff friendly and welcoming. Room air conditioner was so close to the bed that both the noise and air made it hard to sleep soundly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay definitely in my top 5
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharla

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Maybe a different place.

Noise from the street made it difficult to stay asleep. The room felt very sterile and not particularly welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

M

There is no longer a gym and some rooms are being renovated. My bathroom was not finished or done properly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A charming and pleasant visit

The front desk staff were kind, friendly, and professional. They answered questions and were very helpful. This was our first time in Albuquerque and thought the decor and atmosphere of the hotel was charming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verlin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not in the best of neighborhoods.

This is a motel, not a hotel. The neighborhood is a little sketchy. Fast food restaurants were available however not sit down and dine type of restaurants were not nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Choose a different hotel

I personally wouldn’t stay here again. It does not feel like a safe area. The street in front of the hotel (motel?) had cars revving their engines and screeching down the street all night, backfires sounding like gunshots. The front desk check in was locked and I had to ring a doorbell to ask for extra towels. They didn’t have any and had to go find some. Just wasn’t a great experience and was ready to leave first thing in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Christie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed. Great water pressure. Tub/shower stall in very poor condition. I would not use shower without wearing flip flops or shower shoes. Overhead light in vanity area missing glass cover over light bulbs and extremely dusty. Ongoing construction on property and street noise very loud. Female front desk attendant was the highlight as she expertly managed anangry hostile customer before us and was very professional.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025