Newest Albuquerque Hotel on I-40The Holiday Inn Express® Hotel & Suites in Albuquerque East, located off I-40 at exit 165, has easy Interstate access and is within walking distance of numerous restaurants. Our prime location is located within minutes to downtown, the Military Entrance Processing Station and the DaVita Sandia Peak Dialysis. Corporate travelers appreciate our close proximity to the Kirtland AFB, Federal Buildings, University of New Mexico, Sandia National Laboratories, as well as Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital, PNM Resources, UNM Hospital, Central NM Community College, Lovelace Health System, Honeywell, and General Mills. After a stressful day at work, burn off some calories in our expanded Fitness Center or at Los Altos Gulf CourseLocated just minutes from the hotel is Sandia Peak Tramway, which is a great place to start your family vacation. We are also close to Old Town Albuquerque, Route 66, Rio Grande Zoo, Tingley Beach and Albuquerque Biological Park, Coronado Mall, ABQ Uptown and Cottonwood Shopping Center. A must see is the world-renowned Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta that takes place each October.Guests enjoy our fabulous amenities such as our Free Express Start Breakfast Bar with hot items, indoor pool and whirlpool, two station Business Center, and guest laundry. Book a room at our hotel and "Stay Smart" in Albuquerque!