Sandia Mountain Wilderness, New Mexico hotel rooms at the Independent

"Attended a conference next door at the Crown Plaza last week. This hotel offered a daily rate about half of what conference hotel charged. Had a perfectly pleasant stay. Room itself was comfortable and probably as nice as Crown Plaza. Ask for a courtyard view or you’ll be looking at a huge freeway exchange. Hallways are a bit desolate, pool was closed, weight room and spa were dreary at best. Staff were all perfectly accommodating and friendly. I’d go back. "

"When we were checking in our first impression was with a young security guard that stated that our kids couldn’t be loitering in the lobby. We literally just checked in. I asked if they were doing something to cause an issue and it was stated that they needed to be sitting down until going to the room. Very poor customer service to say the least and not kid friendly at all! We get it’s a Casino but how they treated us was very disappointing to say the least!"

"Good. Glad to see they had security after reading about problems in Albuquerque."

"Quiet elegant hotel in a good location with above average resturants. Nice gym and pool area. Good resturant with outside dining."

"I have been staying here for years and it is in need of updating. The morning breakfast is pretty good and people seem to enjoy it. The side next to I25 is noisy.."

"The room was clean, but missing a coffee maker"

"Best & Cleanest Motel I ever been to Bar, food, coffee , one stop shops beds are so freaking comfortable . Very cutesy"

"Great rooms, comfy bed… but bring ur own pillow."

"visiting cedar crest for an ultra run. I was very pleased with our very roomy accommodations. Breakfast was great. i would definitely stay there next time i am in Albuquerque."