2 Best, Genuine Boutique Hotels in Old Town in 2026

Ever wished you could take a nice Route 66 stop in Old Town, Albuquerque to shop for local art and sip cocktails in a restored 1937 boutique motel? What if we told you it’s also possible to spend the night? Easily one of the coolest experiments in hospitality in the area, El Vado Motel is the perfect place for anyone who likes to mix retro history and local flavor into their road trip. So, most people we’d hope. They’ve maintained the pueblo revival architecture from the outsides, everything else sporting… > Read Our Full Review

If you like to be in the thick of the sightseeing, this Old Town Albuquerque boutique hotel is the place. Hotel Chaco might feel a bit out of place, being so obviously new in a supposedly historical district, but the city isn’t so strictly delineated for it not to work. Of course, a lot of credit goes to the historically inspired architecture and the easy, breezy grounds. It’s beyond just a well-situated hotel, more of an eye-catching addition to a revitalizing area. The hotel property is peppered with unique art… > Read Our Full Review