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Visiting ABQ at the end of October

Hi everyone!!! I am planning a trip to ABQ at the end of October and looking for some input on hotels. I am staying somewhere else the rest of the week however, I need a spot the first night, as well as some good places to eat.

Thanks !!! I am so excited !!!!!

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Permalink Reply by JMG on July 23, 2011 at 8:18pm

http://www.lospoblanos.com/accommodations/

Los Poblanos Inn. Historic property by a the acequia, beautiful view of the Sandia mountains, next door to a big organic farm.

Price includes a big gourmet breakfast.

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Permalink Reply by Julie H. on July 24, 2011 at 8:05am

My husband and I love Casa De Suenos, it's on Rio Grande just south of Old Town/Central. It use to be an artists colony with bunch of little bungalos and a garden in the center. It is quite charming and very relaxing. Each bungalow has its own personal hot tub, you can also arrange a massage. You can specify if you want the hot tub inside or outside, I prefer outside. There is one that has a little back porch which is screened in, very private and you can still see the stars. There is a full breakfast served in the morning. Their prices were also reasonably, but it's been several years, I think we last paid 120 or so a night.

There is also the Radison (Carlisle and I-40), they have an indoor water park with slides for the kids. I haven't been there, but friends have and they have given good reviews, nothing negative. Their kids loved it. That was going to be our next hotel adventure.

Best of luck, have fun.

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Permalink Reply by Julie H. on July 24, 2011 at 8:17am

Ooops, forgot places to eat.

New Mexican-Monroes (On Osuna, East of San Mateo), also Durans Pharmacy (On Central E of Rio grande)

Indian-Taj Majal (On Carlisle, just N of Constitution)

Vietnamese- Siam Cafe (On San Mateo, S of Osuna) also Viet Taste (On Menaul E of San Mateo)

General-The Range Cafe (On Wyoming and Montgomery, also Menaul E of University)

Deserts-Flying Star (On Central just W of Carlisle, also Paseo Del Norte and Wyoming, also Menaul E of Louisanna and there are more)

Enjoy!

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Permalink Reply by Phil_0 on July 24, 2011 at 5:07pm

Great suggestions, but Siam Cafe is primarily a (really tasty) Thai place. Thai Cuisine II (on Central just west of Washington) also does tasty Thai, while Cafe Trang (Central and Louisiana, across the parking lot from the Talin World Market) and its sister restaurant the Coda Vietnamese Sandwich Shop, both offer more great Vietnamese.

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Permalink Reply by LaGuera on July 24, 2011 at 6:53pm

Mos' def. We stand in great admiration of Bahn Mi Coda.

Let's not forget about The Frontier. Fiesta Burger!

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Permalink Reply by JMG on July 24, 2011 at 7:47pm

Casa Benavidez for New Mexican food. North valley. If it's warm enough, the patio by the pond is very nice.

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Permalink Reply by Wade Patterson on August 19, 2011 at 3:13pm

I have never stayed at The Hotel Blue, but it is right downtown and gives easy access to a number of fine restaurants (including many mentioned already: Latin Fusion, Flying Star, NYPD Pizza, Asian Noodle Bar, etc.) Also, if you stay there on a Friday night, you can enjoy the Downtown Grower’s Market right outside your front door. - it’s a hopping place.

http://thehotelblue.com/home.php

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Permalink Reply by RebLem on October 6, 2011 at 10:35am

Late October is a good time. Weather is usually quite mild, and its right after ther hotel-filling Balloon Fiesta, and lots of them are running specials. I think you should consider some of the hotels on Menaul in the mile east of I-25. The area has a number of good restaurants around there, including the Range Cafe, and they are good hotels at reasonable prices.

It would help, though, if you could tell us what neighborhood your friends stay in if you want something close to them.

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Permalink Reply by Rand Rensvold on October 12, 2011 at 8:56am

Hi,

I do not know the price range you are looking for in a hotel, but we attended a concert in downtown ABQ and we stayed at the Blue hotel. It was a bit dated but the rooms had been remodeled with flat panel TV's and TempurPedic beds. The best news it was only $70 in the heart of downtown. Good restaurants within walking distance.

Rand

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