Albuquerque, New MexicoAlbuquerque Original Townsite
ARRIVE Albuquerque
Revived midcentury motor inn
Albuquerque Original Townsite Albuquerque, New Mexico
Renovated
2025
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
PalisocietyRevived midcentury motor inn
A 1960s roadside motel on Route 66 returns as a playful hangout centered around a Zia-shaped pool.
“the reimagined Arrive Albuquerque has brought a new zest to west downtown with midcentury-inspired guest rooms and a pool befitting Palm Springs.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Original domed lobby ceilings sit above retro guest rooms sporting bold checkered floors.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Inside, the hotel is bright and modern, featuring a mix of playful midcentury-inspired decor, vibrant textiles, and shapes and colors that mirror the region’s Southwestern landscapes.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Central Avenue runs right past the doors along historic Route 66, with Robinson Park directly across the street.
The rooms
Guest rooms have bold checkered floors and floral upholstered headboards, finished in warm desert pastels.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Fringed yellow umbrellas and loungers surround the courtyard pool, custom-built in the shape of New Mexico's Zia sun symbol.
The gym
Peloton stationary bikes and free weights sit behind sheer curtains in the mirrored fitness room.
Restaurant
DWTNR Cocktail Bar & Lounge
Diner booths and red leather stools face the outdoor patio, where guests order Hatch green chile burgers and cocktails.
How it began
The property opened in 1965 as the Downtowner Motor Inn, and its exterior now carries a lowrider mural by artist Nani Chacon.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.