Meeting Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many square feet of exhibit space does the Albuquerque Convention Center have?
The SMG managed Albuquerque Convention Center provides over 168,000 square feet of exhibit space.
- How many meeting rooms does the Convention Center have?
30 meeting rooms of various capacities
- What is the largest downtown hotel? How many rooms? Meeting space?
The Hyatt Regency Albuquerque has 395 total rooms and 26,000 square feet of meeting space.
- How many hotels rooms are within walking distance to the Convention Center?
There are more than 900 total rooms within walking distance and 15,000 rooms in the Albuquerque area.
- What is the peak room capacity for a citywide?
950 peak rooms downtown
- How old is the Albuquerque Convention Center?
The East Complex is 17 years old and the West Complex is 35 years old.
- What are the average monthly temperatures in Albuquerque?
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Month
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Average
High/Low °F
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Average Humidity
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|
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January
|
47/23
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55%
|
88%
|
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February
|
53/27
|
49%
|
77%
|
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March
|
61/33
|
39%
|
73%
|
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April
|
70/41
|
33%
|
79%
|
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May
|
79/50
|
32%
|
76%
|
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June
|
89/59
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28%
|
85%
|
|
July
|
92/64
|
42%
|
75%
|
|
August
|
89/63
|
45%
|
67%
|
|
September
|
82/56
|
49%
|
71%
|
|
October
|
71/44
|
43%
|
69%
|
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November
|
57/31
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48%
|
87%
|
|
December
|
48/24
|
56%
|
86%
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- What is the distance from the airport to downtown?
The airport is just four miles from downtown, or a 10-minute drive from the majority of our hotels.
- What is occupancy tax in Albuquerque?
There is a 6% lodgers tax on hotels
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). In Albuquerque, this tax is 6.875%.
- What are the transportation options from the airport to downtown?
Shuttle-$16 round trip
Taxi-$12 (one way)
- Is it safe to walk downtown?
Yes, but as with any metropolitan area, safety awareness is always a necessity.
- How many restaurants are in downtown Albuquerque?
Downtown has over 70 restaurants.
- Is there a welcome program at the airport?
There is an Information Center at the Albuquerque International Sunport
Located in the lower level of in the baggage claim area. Open daily 9:30am-8pm.
- Is Albuquerque a union city?
No, New Mexico is a right to work state
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