MEETING FAQ

1. How many square feet of meeting space does the Albuquerque Convention Center have?

The Albuquerque Convention Center is a multi-purpose complex with over 600,000 feet of flexible indoor/outdoor meeting and exhibit space, including 275,000 square feet of indoor meeting and exhibit space. The ACC also contains 106,200 gross square feet of contiguous and column free exhibit space.

2. How many meeting rooms does the Convention Center have?
27 meeting rooms of various capacities.

3. What is the largest downtown hotel? How many rooms? Meeting space?
The Clyde Hotel has 382 total rooms and 26,000 square feet of meeting space.

4. How many hotels rooms are within walking distance to the Convention Center?
There are more than 900 total rooms within walking distance and 17,000 rooms in the Albuquerque area.

5. How many hotel rooms are within walking distance of the convention center?

954 hotel rooms

6. When was the Albuquerque Convention Center last renovated?
 The Albuquerque Convention Center underwent a $25 million renovation completed in December of 2014.

7. What are the average monthly temperatures in Albuquerque? 

8. What is the distance from the airport to downtown?
The airport is four miles from downtown, or a 10-minute drive from the majority of our hotels.​

9. What is occupancy tax in Albuquerque?
There is a 6% lodgers tax on hotels + 2% Albuquerque Tourism Marketing District Assessment.

10. What is the sales tax in Albuquerque?
Instead of sales tax, New Mexico leaves a gross receipts tax on goods and service providers (which is passed on to the buyer). As of 1/1/24 the tax rate for Albuquerque is 7.625%.

11. What are the transportation options from the airport to downtown?
Taxi-$22 (one way)
Uber and Lyft friendly

Shuttle and limo service companies can be arranged for group travel as needed. 

Click here for more information about transportation services in Albuquerque.

12. Is it safe to walk downtown?
As with any metropolitan area, safety awareness is always a necessity. Click here for some helpful information and travel tips from the City of Albuquerque. 

13. Is there a welcome program at the airport?
There is an Information Center inside of the Albuquerque International Sunport, located in the lower level of in the baggage claim area.

Learn more see Travel Tools: FAQ

14. Where can I hold a unique offsite event?

With its unique blend of Southwestern charm and modern amenities, Albuquerque is home to a variety of one-of-a-kind venues for groups of every size. Throw your guests an offsite reception in a centuries old plaza or a local art gallery where every detail tells its own story of Albuquerque. Our team is happy to help you find the perfect location for a memorable experience.

15. Where can I get red or green chile?

New Mexico is home to one of America's most cherished regional cuisines, so it's no surprise that food is one of the things that people remember most about a trip to Albuquerque. With chile being the most important element, you can find red or green chile at many of Albuquerque's delicious local restaurants. Bonus tip: If you would like to try both red and green chile ask for "Christmas".