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02 December 2017
I wouldn't say that I'm a high-maintenance person, but this hostel was pretty disgusting. There were bugs in the kitchen, and a lot of drifters and homeless people hanging out in the park behind the hostel. The building seemed pretty old, which in itself isn't a huge issue, but it was pretty dirty as well. Not a very welcoming place.
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29 November 2017
Beginning about a month before my trip to I emailed hostel about how much of a deposit for four night stay with exact dates of stay. No answer. I made a $25 deposit. I got back a vague email about reservation confirmed. I emailed two more times and finally heard back that yes, everything confirmed.
I showed up as scheduled. Oh, no, they understood I was only staying one night. I read emails exchanged. I heard "sorry" about 100 times. Private room only available one night. I could either switch to dorm or move elsewhere. No mention of ANY other possibilities. No offer of any money off, no offer of any help so whatsoever with finding new place - not even a mention of another place. Sorry, sorry, sorry - but the clear implication was that they took NO RESPONSIBILITY for THEIR screwup. I would have been happy if they had at least offered me a 10% discount off stay - $10. In my opinion, they should have offered me a free night. shrug. We all mistakes, but businesses should make at least SOME effort to make up for something was ENTIRELY their fault.
I moved elsewhere. I do not recommend.response / report this review -
15 October 2017
A little extra $ can make all the difference. I'd been staying in a string of cheap motel and it was kind of bumming me out. The Adventure Inn was about $10 more than I'd been paying but a world apart in terms of quality.
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26 September 2017
BEWARE. If you are traveling cross country or are traveling with anything in your car then this is not the place to stay.
QUICK TIP: You can save yourself a lot of trouble, hassle and hygiene if you book at a motel nearby instead. It'll cost you about $15 more but it's most definitely worth it.
This hostel is located in downtown Albuquerque which is apparently not safe. About 5 hours prior to my arrival I called to let them know what time they could expect me. Joy answered the phone and I told her that I was traveling cross county with a small trailer so she knew I had belongings on me. When I arrived she was FRANTIC about the parking situation. So while I was trying to find parking she said that my belongings were not safe in my car and that they've had numerous break in's, even in their back parking lot. She said if I parked back there, I could look at the back window to make sure my car wouldn't get broken into - but my question to her - how would I do that while I was sleeping??
I was upset and said that it may not be the best option for me to stay there and I wish she had mentioned that to our conversation prior as she knew I was traveling with all my belongings.
I asked Joy for a refund because she had just charged my credit card. She tensed up and got angry. Joy said she wouldn't do it and couldn't do it.
I left to grab some things and came back and said if I couldn't get a refund, the least she could do was let me shower since she charged me. That's when things got intense.
She started to yell at me and said she didn't want my business and I wasn't allowed to shower there - even though she charged me!! I asked her to stop yelling at me and she said that I wasn't welcome there and kicked me out at 10:30 pm.
Please mind you I had been traveling for 8 hours that day and was exhausted and she just kicked me to the curb and didn't care one bit.
Let it also be know that this hostel has cats running around everywhere - I didn't know that before. The vibe at Route 66 is VERY weird.
Joy has a short fuse and her personality flipped in a heartbeat.
If you must stay here because you have no other options, know what you're getting yourself into and be careful here.response / report this review -
07 August 2017
There is a cat that lives here, so be careful if you have allergies. Pros: Great location, free breakfast, great price. There are 5 parking spaces in the back. Cons: It's an old building so it's kinda grimy but not necessarily dirty. The mattresses are thin, and there is no ladder to get up and down from the top bunk which makes things difficult. Overall, it's not bad, and hard to beat the price.
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18 June 2017
Historic hostel is very small and quaint. Doesn't conform to modern ADA standards and compared to a standard hotel or motel, some guests might feel that rooms, halls, and tight stairs are cramped, but given the age of the historic building that is to be expected. Common spaces are ample and eclectic, with plenty of games and other options. Sometimes an old building can feel unclean, but cleanliness here seemed to be a top priority despite that natural vintage patina. We met a couple of pleasant fellows here; the desk clerk and a fellow traveler, which helped add to the hominess. Would recommend to anyone needing a clean, inexpensive room and friendly company, but not expecting the pristine, well-appointed standards of modern hotel accommodations. Not scary by any means, but adventurous for sure.
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10 May 2017
Awesome experience. Staff was human, laid back, and friendly. Yes, it's a hostel, so this style of accommodation is not for everyone, I think of it like staying at a friend's house. I felt totally safe. Wouldn't stay any where else.
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28 April 2017
I couldn't believe this was the only hostel in Albuquerque! The staff was super friendly and there was free breakfast provided. The room was really cozy and very clean. The bathrooms are a bit outdated but that's all. The hostel is within walking distance of most everything in town.
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02 April 2017
I stayed here when I was moving to San Diego.
Overall a good experience.
The staff wasn't super friendly compared to other hostels, but they were helpful and the accommodations were nice.
I enjoyed talking with other guests in the dining room and common areas.response / report this review -
14 January 2017
This place is perfect for New Mexico. Sure it is older, but Albuquerque is an old city with the route 66 of the 1920s that is a main attraction of the city, that and breaking bad. I stayed here twice, it's quiet, and the only hostel in Albuquerque. There very accommodating, let me keep my bike in the storage and parking in the back.
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31 December 2016
Rude staff horrible service and rooms about the size of a closet. I was hopimg this llace had closed when google asked me if it closed i was hoping it had so i called and no unfornate for people visiting abq it is open.
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