The motel is in a beautiful adobe style, giving strong Route 66 vibes. The lady at the desk was very welcoming and check-in was easy. There was also plenty of parking space. The room itself wasn't very large, but sufficient. The heating worked well in the room itself. The bathroom wasn't the biggest either, but the shower was strong and warm. Though the motel itself doesn't offer breakfast the bagel shop across the street had some great options. The motel is within walking distance of the historic old town, were we loved going to Church Street Cafe for dinner.

The room hadn't been cleaned properly: there were hairs and other dirt on the floor of the main room and the toilet seat also wasn't completely clean. The bathroom was very cold. The room was a bit dark.

We liked the clean and bright look of the whole property. It was clean and well maintained. There was evening entertainment late in the week which was nice. The room we rented was spacious and comfortable, as was the bed. We walked across the street to the botanical gardens and aquarium which was very enjoyable. There were a few restaurants within walking distance, but the hours were sporadic. All in all, a good stay.

Having the small restaurants within the property open more regularly. It was sporadic to say the least and hard to plan our meals. They could also have used umbrellas inside the gated area for those of us who wanted more lounge chair comfort than the tables and chairs outside the gated area.

The staff and management were excellent, the location was very close to the Botanical Gardens and a 10 minute walk to Old Town which had a number of good bars, restaurants and galleries as well as the excellent Breaking Bad store and the starting location for the Breaking Bad tour trips. At the Hotel there were several small food outlets on site that were open till 8pm and a good bar with very friendly and informative staff that was open till 9pm.

It would have been good to have a fridge to keep drinks cool particularly as the ice machine was not working one of the days.

The facilities where adequate for your money. It was cute with a great outdoors sitting area. It has a great restaurant, “Buen Provecho” excellent food. The motel had live music on weekends making it very lively to sit outside with great food and music. It also has a pool which was perfect for those really hot days.

The parking during the live music days was difficult since it is very limited, you have to find street parking by the neighborhood. No big deal, but just be aware. The mattress was the biggest problem I had, it was sagging, and I had trouble sleeping. The motel is very close to downtown,but there are a few abandoned buildings before you get there. It looks scary, but it is safe. Not the motels fault though, but good to know.

The pool and rooms were nice. Super clean rooms.hvac was great. The bed was super comfy memory foam.

There's not a lot of tree shade in the courtyard. the outside walls white color is extremely reflective and concrete walkways are also bright its a bit difficult to adjust eyes when going from inside room to the outside. Also the temperature of the light bulbs in the site is not consistent even in the room one bedside table would have bright daylight and other side of bed would be warm tone.I would recommend staying in The 3000 to 3200k light color to make things nicer more uniform. Also bedside lamp the usb and convenience outlets are worn not really working anymore.

The El Vado Motel is a lovingly restored motel off of Route 66. The charm of the old architecture has been retained although the facilities and decor are modern. We stayed in one of the smaller rooms that had a king-sized bed, but it was spacious enough for our needs, and the outdoor space available to guests was a good place to relax. My husband even spotted hummingbirds! We found the location convenient to Old Town and to the Bosque (about a 15-minute walk in opposite directions), and it was within close driving distance to other attractions, like Petroglyph National Monument.

This is my fault for not reading the description more closely, but I didn't realize there was no refrigerator in the room.

Was not told of breakfast - if it was available. Loved the location on Rt 66 - it was just a short drive to old town.

The room had a funny smell - not sure what it was. The bathroom was super small with the shower kind of crammed in with the toilet. The room was super dark even with all the lights on. Also, be aware if you arrive later in the evening (after 7:30) none of the food pods are open and there is not a quick walking place to get food. The bar also closed pretty early - just an FYI if you have a later arrival you might want to grab some food on your way. The outdoor furniture was ripped and in need of replacement.

It was a perfect "getaway" weekend to celebrate our anniversary. There was a great market going on with booths which made for great shopping. We received a complementary drink, enjoyed 2 different bands, had great Asian food, and swam in the pool. It was perfect, we didn't have to leave the property and we got to enjoy so much peach sangria, which was delicious!! We also enjoyed talking with the Bar Tenders. The staff was so friendly and we enjoyed talking with them too. They made us feel welcome and took excellent care of us. We will definitely be back!!

Everything was great! From the friendly, helpful staff (hi Sean) to the really cool food pods & the awesome courtyard. Love it that you can get some delicious food and then grab a drink at the TapRoom!

The motel is quaint and clean and has character. It is secure in that the entrance to the rooms are behind a locked gate that requires a passcard. The staff seem very nice and helpful.

The booking.com ad states every room has a desk and security lock box. My standard room did not have a desk (or security box). I spoke with the staff and was moved to a suite that had a desk (still no security book). The staff was great at resolving the issue but the booking.com ad should be revised to be more accurate. The rate seems a little high for what was offered, but it was still one of the less expensive options in Albuquerque. I would not book again to stay in the standard room, but the suite is a nice option.