We recently stayed at the Clarion in Albuquerque. We were very pleased by our accommodations. We were given a nice suite for a very good price. Breakfast was great, and the people at the front desk were so friendly and helpful. The room was very clean and spacious. We hope to stay there again when we visit Albuquerque.

Recently stopped for the night. The room was nice and clean, the front desk was friendly and the breakfast was good. Although we were not there for the ballon festival the front desk made a point of reminding us and they had set up a viewing area out front.

Extended family stayed here for the balloon festival. The location was ideal, just 2 miles away from the balloon festival and reasonable distance, perhaps 5-7 miles, from other attractions including the zoo and Sandia Peak tram. The suites with a door to separate the beds greatly helped putting children to bed before parents. The full breakfast buffet was a significant step above the continental breakfast served at many places. Rates went up 70% during the balloon festival relative to other days, though I can't say that was unexpected. It was irritating to tack on a room safe fee, even without plans to use the safe, then have to have it backed out upon checkout. Perhaps if enough people forget, they'll gain extra fee revenue.

We were pleasantly surprised with our selection of the Clarion. The room was small but clean. There was a need for storage but everything else made up for this inconvenience. The staff was very friendly and efficient. The breakfast was wonderful with great selections. They even opened early at 5:00 am for people going to the Fiesta. The location was perfect. We could see balloons flying over almost every morning. It was a central location for sightseeing. I am so glad we stayed here. Thanks for making our vacation perfect