Meeting Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many square feet of exhibit space does the Albuquerque Convention Center have?
The 600,000 square foot SMG-managed Albuquerque Convention Center provides over 167,000 square feet of exhibit space.- How many meeting rooms does the Convention Center have?
27 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?
|
Month |
Average
High/Low °F |
Average Humidity |
|
|
January |
47/23 |
55% |
88% |
|
February |
53/27 |
49% |
77% |
|
March |
61/33 |
39% |
73% |
|
April |
70/41 |
33% |
79% |
|
May |
79/50 |
32% |
76% |
|
June |
89/59 |
28% |
85% |
|
July |
92/64 |
42% |
75% |
|
August |
89/63 |
45% |
67% |
|
September |
82/56 |
49% |
71% |
|
October |
71/44 |
43% |
69% |
|
November |
57/31 |
48% |
87% |
|
December |
48/24 |
56% |
86% |
- 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 7%.- 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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