Drug Policy Alliance

Travel and Hotel Information

CONFERENCE VENUE
Albuquerque Convention Center
401 2nd Street NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 768-4575
www.albuquerquecc.com

HOST HOTEL
Hyatt Regency Albuquerque (Sold Out)
330 Tijeras NW
Albuquerque, NM  87102
Phone: (505) 842-1234
Toll free: (800) 233-1234
www.Albuquerque.Hyatt.com

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ATTENDEE ACCOMMODATIONS
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque at a rate of $134 single/double occupancy, plus taxes, however the host hotel has sold out.  Below are other options for attendee accommodations.

DoubleTree Hotel Albuquerque (Sold Out)

201 Marquette Ave. NE

Albuquerque, NM 87102

Phone: (505) 247-3344

Toll Free: (888) 223-4113

www.albuquerque.doubletree.com

Hotel Andaluz (Walking distance to Convention Center)

125 Second Street NW

Albuquerque, NM 87102

Phone: (505) 242-9090

Toll Free: (877) 987-9090

www.hotelandaluz.com

Quality Inn & Suites Downtown (Complimentary shuttle to Convention Center; Mention the Drug Policy Alliance and receive a discounted rate of $69.50/night, plus taxes.)

411 McKnight Ave. NW

Albuquerque, NM 87102

Phone: (505) 242-5228

Toll Free: (888) 267-8016

www.albuquerque.com/qualityinn

Best Western Rio Grande Inn (Complimentary shuttle to popular Albuquerque destinations)

1015 Rio Grande Blvd. NW

Albuquerque, NM 87104

Phone: (505) 843-9500

Toll Free: (800) 959-4726

www.riograndeinn.com

Hotel Albuquerque

800 Rio Grande Blvd. NW

Albuquerque, NM 87104

Phone: (505) 843-6300

Toll Free: (800) 237-2133

www.hhandr.com/albuquerque.php

Embassy Suites Albuquerque - Hotel & Spa

1000 Woodward Place NE

Albuquerque, NM 87102

Phone: (505) 245-7100

www.embassysuitesalbuquerque.com

You may also visit the Downtown Action League's website for more hotels in the area.

TRAVELING TO ALBUQUERQUE
Albuquerque is easy to get to no matter where you are coming from. By air, rail or car you are sure to experience some spectacular scenery as you arrive into Albuquerque.  

By Air: Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), located in the south end of the city, is approximately 10 minutes from downtown Albuquerque and offers non-stop flights from 30 US cities. Airlines that serve Albuquerque include: American, America West, Aero Mexico, Continental, Delta, Frontier, Mesa, Mexicana, Great Lakes, New Mexico Airlines, Northwest, Skywest, Southwest, United and US Airways.

By Train:  Albuquerque is a major stop on Amtrak lines from both Chicago and Los Angeles.  The Alvarado Transportation Center, located Downtown, is Albuquerque's transportation hub, directing both train and bus travel.  For reservations or information, contact Amtrak at 1-800-872-7245 or go online at www.amtrak.com. The train station is 4.5 blocks from the Hyatt.

By Car: For door-to-door directions visit www.mapquest.com.

Ground Transportation
The most cost-effective transportation to the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque is Sunport Shuttle Service. The current cost is $11 per trip, one-way; $20 round trip.  Discounts are given for each additional traveler in a group. Reservations can be made by phone at (505) 883-4966 or online and must be made 24 hours in advance. Taxi fares average $20 one-way. Please note that taxis may not be readily available in the late evening hours. The hotel is approximately 5.5 miles from the airport.

Sunport Shuttle
Phone: (505) 883-4966
Toll free: (866) 505-4966
www.sunportshuttle.com

At the Airport—Sunport shuttle’s counter is open 9am-10pm and is located on the ground level inside the terminal across from baggage claim #3. A big yellow “Sunport Shuttle” sign is on the wall behind the counter and walk-ups are always welcome.

Rental Car
Albuquerque International Sunport serves all major national rent-a-car companies.  

Buses
Albuquerque's bus service is widespread and efficient, with stops that include the airport, convention center and Civic Plaza. The city is laid out on a grid system, and in addition to the efficient regular city buses, the Rapid Ride buses provide very fast, limited-stop service on some of the city's busiest thoroughfares (the buses can shorten red lights and lengthen green lights). Bus fare is $1 for adults and $0.35 for seniors. Three-day passes are $4.

Old Town Trolley
The Old Town Trolley takes passengers from downtown to Old Town, with stops at the Albuquerque Museum, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Tiguex Park. Trolleys run every 35 minutes Wednesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 7:30 PM. Fare is $1 for adults. In the free-zone on the "downtown get around" shuttle, fare is free.

Taxis
Albuquerque has a number of taxi companies that can be flagged down at the bus depots, train station and airport, but they must be called for pick-ups elsewhere in the city. Albuquerque Cab Company and Yellow Cab are two of the most well-known and reliable. The ride from the airport to downtown takes about 15 minutes and costs about $14 to $16.