Econo Lodge Downtown
- 817 Central Avenue NE , Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102
- 817 Central Avenue NE , Albuquerque, New Mexico - 87102
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1 King Bed
Features a private balcony
Internet - Free WiFi
In Room Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food and Beverages - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Bed Type and Features - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Extra Features - Laptop workspace, phone, and electrical adapters/chargers
Pleasure - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Amenities and Features
- Non Smoking
- TV
- TV - Satellite Service
- Laptop friendly workstation
- AC / In-room climate control
- Blackout drapes-curtains
- Electrical adapters and chargers
- Refrigerator
- Coffee and tea maker
- Housekeeping (Daily)
- Complimentary Wifi
- Phone
- Desk
- Complimentary local calls
- Balcony
- TV - Premium channels
- Bath Towels Provided
- Room Linens provided
- Shower only
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
- TV size measurement: inch
- Bathroom (Private)
- Hair dryer
- TV size: 40
- Microwave
- Flat panel TV

1 King Bed
248-sq-foot room with a balcony
Internet - Free WiFi
In Room Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food and Beverages - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Bed Type and Features - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a hair dryer, and towels
Extra Features - Laptop workspace, phone, and electrical adapters/chargers
Pleasure - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Smoking
Amenities and Features
- TV
- Smoking
- TV - Satellite Service
- Laptop friendly workstation
- AC / In-room climate control
- Blackout drapes-curtains
- Electrical adapters and chargers
- Refrigerator
- Coffee and tea maker
- Housekeeping (Daily)
- Complimentary Wifi
- Phone
- Desk
- Complimentary local calls
- Balcony
- TV - Premium channels
- Bath Towels Provided
- Room Linens provided
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
- TV size measurement: inch
- Shower-tub combination
- Bathroom (Private)
- Hair dryer
- TV size: 40
- Microwave
- Flat panel TV

1 King Bed
250-sq-foot room with a balcony
Internet - Free WiFi
In Room Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food and Beverages - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Bed Type and Features - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a hair dryer, and towels
Extra Features - Laptop workspace, phone, and electrical adapters/chargers
Pleasure - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Amenities and Features
- Non Smoking
- TV
- TV - Satellite Service
- Laptop friendly workstation
- AC / In-room climate control
- Blackout drapes-curtains
- Electrical adapters and chargers
- Refrigerator
- Coffee and tea maker
- Housekeeping (Daily)
- Complimentary Wifi
- Phone
- Desk
- Complimentary local calls
- Balcony
- TV - Premium channels
- Bath Towels Provided
- Room Linens provided
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
- TV size measurement: inch
- Shower-tub combination
- Bathroom (Private)
- Hair dryer
- TV size: 40
- Microwave
- Flat panel TV

2 Queen Beds
250-sq-foot room with a balcony
Internet - Free WiFi
In Room Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food and Beverages - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Bed Type and Features - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a hair dryer, and towels
Extra Features - Laptop workspace, phone, and electrical adapters/chargers
Pleasure - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Amenities and Features
- Non Smoking
- TV
- TV - Satellite Service
- Laptop friendly workstation
- AC / In-room climate control
- Blackout drapes-curtains
- Electrical adapters and chargers
- Refrigerator
- Coffee and tea maker
- Housekeeping (Daily)
- Complimentary Wifi
- Phone
- Desk
- Complimentary local calls
- Balcony
- TV - Premium channels
- Bath Towels Provided
- Room Linens provided
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
- TV size measurement: inch
- Shower-tub combination
- Bathroom (Private)
- Hair dryer
- TV size: 40
- Microwave
- Flat panel TV
About The Hotel
About Econo Lodge Downtown Hotel
You'll be centrally located in Albuquerque with a stay at Econo Lodge Downtown, within a 15-minute walk of University of New Mexico and Albuquerque Convention Center. This motel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from El Rey Theater and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from ABQ BioPark Zoo.
Popular Hotel Amenities and FeaturesEnjoy the recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access.
Business, Other AmenitiesFeatured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Restaurants, Bars, Lounge & Dining optionsA complimentary continental breakfast is included.
Hotel Accommodations and Guest RoomsMake yourself at home in one of the 44 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies. 40-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Pet Policy for Econo Lodge DowntownIf you are thinking of bringing your pet and want to know if pets are allowed at Econo Lodge Downtown, please read the hotel pet policy. Sometimes the hotel may charge pet fees or have weight limit on pets. The pet policies of Econo Lodge Downtown are listed below.
Pets allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Service animals are allowed
Maximum number of pets per room 2
Additional Hotel Details
Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Gap period enforced between guest stays - 72 hours
Professional property host/manager
Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
Contactless check-out is available
LGBTQ friendly
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Social distancing measures are in place
Individually-wrapped food options are available
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
Staff wears personal protective equipment
Masks are available to guests
Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
Essential workers only - NO
Protective clothing is available to guests
Gloves are available to guests
Masks are compulsory at the property
No cribs (infant beds) available
No rollaway/extra beds available
No elevators
FEATURED
AMENITIES
Econo Lodge Downtown Hotel Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible - may have limitations
- In room accessibility
- Complimentary Breakfast
- Business center on site
- Free continental breakfast
- Free internet
- Computer station
- 24/7 front desk
- Free news papers in lobby
- Parking for RV, bus & truck
- Self parking - Free
- Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Assigned smoking areas
- Coffee & tea in common areas
About Econo Lodge By Choice Hotels Brand Hotels
Before Super 8, there was Econo Lodge. Based in the United State and Canada, this economy motel chain brand is the second largest brand under the Choice Hotels group. Created to provide the finest accommodations under the budget-friendly category by Vernon Myers and his son Vernon Jr, Econo Travel now Econo Lodge materialized with funding and marketing help from Lloyd Tarbutton, a local businessman.
Interestingly, business started with Sandy Econo, the hotel’s “mascot” dressed in a Scottish skirt and tam walking around the neighborhood giving away brochures. However, the hotel chain was sold in 1983 for $836 million, all 306 hotels and adapted the name Econo Lodge instead of Econo Travel. The brand was sold and bought several times before Paul Wallace bought the brand and refurbished it and eventually sold it to Choice Hotels International in 1990.
Eventually, this hotel concept located in 865 Military Highway grew from one location to 800 hotels under the Econo Lodge brand today. Initially, there were 40 rooms in each property located near highways and roads. Expansion continues and by 2013, there were around 830 Econo Lodge hotels open and operating in the United States with 28 more under development. Every state in the U.S. and the Canadian province has an Econo Lodge in it.
Hotel Location
Nearest airport and around Econo Lodge Downtown - Albuquerque, New Mexico Hotel
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Fresenius Medical Care at Lovelace Medical Center - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Fresenius Medical Care at Heart Hospital Of New Mexico - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
University of New Mexico - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Roosevelt Park - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Sunshine Theater - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
The Box Performance Space and Improv Theatre - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Albuquerque Convention Center - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
KiMo Theater - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Vortex Theatre - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Albuquerque Civic Plaza - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
El Rey Theater - 1.6 km / 1 mi
University of New Mexico Art Museum - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Popejoy Hall - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Duck Pond at UNM - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Maxwell Museum of Anthropology - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
The preferred airport for Econo Lodge Downtown is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 6.7 km / 4.2 mi
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Helpful Info & FAQs
Yes, parking is available free of cost at the Econo Lodge Downtown. This is one of the hotels in Albuquerque with Free Parking.
Yes, complimentary breakfast is offered to guests staying at the Econo Lodge Downtown, Albuquerque hotel. A good choice among Albuquerque hotels with free breakfast.
Yes, Econo Lodge Downtown has a hotel pool.
The checking times for Econo Lodge Downtown are between 3:00 PM and anytime. The minimum age to check-in is 21.
This Econo Lodge Downtown's check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Econo Lodge Downtown is a part of Econo Lodge By Choice Hotels.
The address for Econo Lodge Downtown is 817 Central Avenue NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102
Based on recent averages, the price for tonight can start at 60.
Based on recent averages, the room rate for this weekend can be as low as 60 per night.
The Econo Lodge Downtown has a total of 44 guest rooms.
This Albuquerque hotel has 2 floors.
Travelers find this hotel Good for Business Travelers, Pet Friendly. Other themes include Family.
ECONO LODGE DOWNTOWN is within minutes from Fresenius Medical Care at Lovelace Medical Center - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi , Fresenius Medical Care at Heart Hospital Of New Mexico - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi and University of New Mexico - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Additional Hotel Reviews
Econo Lodge Downtown Reviews Summary




















You'll be centrally located in Albuquerque with a stay at Econo Lodge Downtown, within a 15-minute walk of University of New Mexico and Albuquerque Convention Center. This motel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from El Rey Theater and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from ABQ BioPark Zoo.
Popular Hotel Amenities and FeaturesEnjoy the recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access.
Business, Other AmenitiesFeatured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Restaurants, Bars, Lounge & Dining optionsA complimentary continental breakfast is included.
Hotel Accommodations and Guest RoomsMake yourself at home in one of the 44 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies. 40-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Pet Policy for Econo Lodge DowntownIf you are thinking of bringing your pet (dog or cat) and want to know if pets are allowed at Econo Lodge Downtown, please read the hotel pet policy. Sometimes the hotel may charge pet fees or have weight limit on pets. The pet policies of Econo Lodge Downtown are listed below.
Pets allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Service animals are allowed
Maximum number of pets per room 2
Additional Hotel Details
Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Gap period enforced between guest stays - 72 hours
Professional property host/manager
Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
Contactless check-out is available
LGBTQ friendly
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Social distancing measures are in place
Individually-wrapped food options are available
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
Staff wears personal protective equipment
Masks are available to guests
Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
Essential workers only - NO
Protective clothing is available to guests
Gloves are available to guests
Masks are compulsory at the property
No cribs (infant beds) available
No rollaway/extra beds available
No elevators
Econo Lodge Downtown Hotel Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible - may have limitations
- In room accessibility
- Complimentary Breakfast
- Business center on site
- Free continental breakfast
- Free internet
- Computer station
- 24/7 front desk
- Free news papers in lobby
- Parking for RV, bus & truck
- Self parking - Free
- Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Assigned smoking areas
- Coffee & tea in common areas
About Econo Lodge By Choice Hotels Brand Hotels
Before Super 8, there was Econo Lodge. Based in the United State and Canada, this economy motel chain brand is the second largest brand under the Choice Hotels group. Created to provide the finest accommodations under the budget-friendly category by Vernon Myers and his son Vernon Jr, Econo Travel now Econo Lodge materialized with funding and marketing help from Lloyd Tarbutton, a local businessman.
Interestingly, business started with Sandy Econo, the hotel’s “mascot” dressed in a Scottish skirt and tam walking around the neighborhood giving away brochures. However, the hotel chain was sold in 1983 for $836 million, all 306 hotels and adapted the name Econo Lodge instead of Econo Travel. The brand was sold and bought several times before Paul Wallace bought the brand and refurbished it and eventually sold it to Choice Hotels International in 1990.
Eventually, this hotel concept located in 865 Military Highway grew from one location to 800 hotels under the Econo Lodge brand today. Initially, there were 40 rooms in each property located near highways and roads. Expansion continues and by 2013, there were around 830 Econo Lodge hotels open and operating in the United States with 28 more under development. Every state in the U.S. and the Canadian province has an Econo Lodge in it.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Fresenius Medical Care at Lovelace Medical Center - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Fresenius Medical Care at Heart Hospital Of New Mexico - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
University of New Mexico - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Roosevelt Park - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Sunshine Theater - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
The Box Performance Space and Improv Theatre - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Albuquerque Convention Center - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
KiMo Theater - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Vortex Theatre - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Albuquerque Civic Plaza - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
El Rey Theater - 1.6 km / 1 mi
University of New Mexico Art Museum - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Popejoy Hall - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Duck Pond at UNM - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Maxwell Museum of Anthropology - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
The preferred airport for Econo Lodge Downtown is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 6.7 km / 4.2 mi



















