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The Hotel Blue

Average Price: $91  
 
Hotel Class:
717 Central Avenue NorthWest
Albuquerque, 87103 View map  
2-Star Hotel Rank: 1 of 70
Average review rating: 3.2
OpinionWell Value Index: 10
Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (30) , MyTravelGuide (39) , Travelocity (3) , TripAdvisor (153)
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Appears in 43 comments. 
85% wrote positive comments about lobby
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free (17)   great (8)   hotel (15)   internet (7)   location (4)   most (5)   nice (9)    
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1. Strengths:Good location and an affordable price (not right next to the highway like most hotels)Tempur-pedic beds (the best!)Huge TV with CableCompletely enclosed (and free) parking and pool - really makes you feel safeFree internetShuttle service to the Conference Center (and I think the airport as well but we didn't use that)Free yummy cookies in the lobby during the afternoonOld motel feel (no enclosed hallways as opposed to a hotel) with all the modern conveniences and securityOverall friendly staff (but don't ask for restaurant recommendations - do your own research)Walking distance from a bunch of restaurants and shopsWeaknesses:Noise coming from downtown on Friday night was awfulPool was not open even though the weather was in the 70s every day.
"Good find " Read full review on TripAdvisor   4/10/2012 Vote      
2. well below the surrounding hotelscomplimentary breakfastfriendly shuttle driver and front desk staffcomplimentary computer stations in the lobbywi fi in the lobby onlyroom: comfortable mattress, updated vanity area, big screen with Directv, fridge with microwaveCon's*outside access to room-not an internal hallway-technically a motel*dirty in the following areas: elevator, hallways carpets; seems one step away from truly being too dirty to justify the price*breakfast area: juice dispenser not working, no microwave for guests biscuits were not stale but hard*most hotels with a breakfast area have a hardworking person that keeps things clean, dispensers filled and generally makes sure the area is spic and span-not here*graffiti in the elevators*room: phone is at desk(not near bed as I prefer) and was not working-I asked for a replacement and it was delivered promptly; no wi fi.
"Hotel? Motel? Which is it? " Read full review on TripAdvisor   11/3/2011 Vote      
3. The local phone calls are free, and they have 2 computers with free Internet in the lobby.
"Would love to come back! " Read full review on TripAdvisor   10/27/2011 Vote      
4. The interior of the Hotel Blue is very nice with an inviting lobby, clean dining area (for the continental breakfast starting at 4am!- which you need that early to get to the balloon festival on time.
"Functional Hotel inside, with issues to be resolved outside. " Read full review on TripAdvisor   10/9/2011 Vote      
5. Very nice lobby with free cookies , newspapers and wonderful mints on the reception counter ( which I helped myself too several times - where can I get some of these!)The room was nice and comfortable with big, comfy Tempur mattresses ( great for me with a back injury .
"Really Liked It - we stayed two nights " Read full review on TripAdvisor   7/5/2011 Vote      
6. However, on entering the lobby, the interior is completely different and looks great - well-kept and modern.
"Don't Judge a Book By It's Cover " Read full review on TripAdvisor   4/9/2011 Vote      
7. breakfast; delicious cookies in the lobby).
"Everything you want -- for less " Read full review on TripAdvisor   4/8/2011 Vote      
8. The lobby looks nice, exterior needs some work.
"A great value in Albuquerque downtown " Read full review on TripAdvisor   3/5/2011 Vote      
9. The coffee in the lobby was decent and it was in fact close to the convention center and somewhat close to Old Town.
"5 nights in the Blue " Read full review on TripAdvisor   6/13/2010 Vote      
10. They have fresh cookies in the lobby during the day and a nice staff.
"Great hotel! " Read full review on TripAdvisor   4/10/2010 Vote      
   
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