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Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
This New Mexico City Is on the Rise, Thanks to Great Restaurants and New Boutique Hotels Like This One
Arrive Albuquerque, from trendy hotel brand Palisociety, is now open and located in the heart of the New Mexican capital. The 137-room hotel has chic design inspired by the high desert—expect earthy tones, wood accents, and fun pendant lights. There's also an on-site restaurant, Dwtnr Cocktail Bar & Lounge, specializing in craft cocktails and light bites. Palisociety, known for its chic, effortlessly cool boutique hotels, just opened its latest outpost, this time in the Land of Enchantment. Arrive Albuquerque is now one more reason to book a trip to New Mexico's capital. Arrive is located in downtown Albuquerque across from Robinson Park on Central Avenue, what was once old Route 66. There are 137 guest rooms spread across six stories, a seasonally open pool (plus a swim club), and an on-site restaurant, Dwtnr Cocktail Bar & Lounge. The building that now houses Arrive was constructed in 1965 and was originally named the Downtowner and, later, Hotel Blue. The Hotel Blue property joined Palisociety's portfolio in 2021 when the brand acquired Arrive Hotel & Restaurants. Palisociety then spent roughly a year thoroughly—and thoughtfully—renovating the property, transforming it into a modern hotel and injecting a little joie de vivre back into downtown Albuquerque. 'The city is ripe for a creative boom,' said Avi Broh, Palisociety CEO and founder, in an interview with Travel + Leisure. 'We've met so many interesting place-makers, artists, entrepreneurs, and creatives since we've been working on the hotel, and we are excited to be at the forefront of the downtown core's next chapter.' On the exterior of the building, you can see an expansive mural created by local Diné and Chicana artist Nani Chacon. The mural is reminiscent of the original artwork that once graced the front of the building and prominently features a candy-red lowrider among blooming nopal cactuses. Within the hotel, guests will find warm, minimalist interiors and a soft pastel color palette inspired by the hues and tones of New Mexico's high desert and the organic design movement of the 1970s. It's the first property under the Arrive umbrella with design completely overseen by Brosh and the in-house team. You'll spot things like pendant lights, wood accents, plush lounge seating, and tilework in earthy ochre, white, and brick red across the common areas. 'We paid homage to the city and its southwestern locale, but in a way that feels authentic, creative, irreverent, and unexpected,' Brosh told T+L. 'I think it blends classic New Mexico-inspired influences with the youthful aesthetic that the Arrive brand delivers seamlessly.' There are four different room types at Arrive Albuquerque: King, Double, Suite, or Accessible. Regardless of what accommodation they pick, guests will be able to enjoy rooms decked out in the property's signature eccentric aesthetic, Victrola Bluetooth speakers, a curated minibar, soft robes, and Grown Alchemist bath products. A reservation here will also get you access to the 24/7 fitness center and the Zia sun-shaped pool. Albuquerque is certainly having a culinary moment, with a few ABQ chefs making the James Beard semifinalist list this year, including Kattia Rojas of Buen Provecho and Sean Sinclair of Hotel Chaco's Level 5. However, you don't have to take a single step out of the hotel to find phenomenal food. Simply head to Dwntr Cocktail Lounge & Bar, specializing in American and Asian American comfort food. Some highlights on the menu include coconut shrimp toast with tom yum seasoning, green chile smashburgers, and char siu ribs. Don't skip on the fun cocktail menu with inventive drinks like the Rhinestone Cowboy (a mixture of yuzu liqueur, sparkling sake, and Champagne) or the Eastbound & Down, a refreshing little number made of gin and grapefruit juice. Nightly rates at Arrive Albuquerque start from $185. Read the original article on Travel & Leisure
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
'Something that really caters to everyone': Renovated hotel, restaurant add bold flavors and local touches to Downtown Albuquerque
Mar. 24—A freshly renovated boutique hotel is establishing itself as an entry point into Downtown Albuquerque — and its restaurant is a major part of the draw. Arrive Albuquerque, formerly Hotel Blue, opened on Feb. 26. "We're finding that the neighborhood has definitely given us a very warm embrace," said Tabitha Stallworth, director of sales for the hotel. The hotel and its restaurant come as city and private officials have looked at ways to revitalize Downtown Albuquerque, including a Tax Increment Financing District and a Business Improvement District. Hotel developers have also said they see Arrive Albuquerque as an example of coming change in the heart of New Mexico's most populated city. "I feel like we're kind of the anchor of the Downtown threshold," Stallworth said. The renovated six-story, 137-room hotel, which cost roughly $30 million, has many eye-catching features, including a mural by local artist Nani Chacon adorning the Eastern-facing wall with blossoming cacti and a vibrant red lowrider, a Zia symbol-shaped pool, and a unique style blending a retro and modern aesthetic consistent throughout. The DWTNR's name, pronounced "Downtowner," pays tribute to the original iteration of the hotel, Downtowner Motor Inn, which opened in 1965. The original hotel was a pitstop for cars driving along the Mother Road, and much of Arrive's design — including the exterior lowrider mural — references that connection and period, Stallworth said. For instance, the DWTNR has a complimentary jukebox, barstool and booth seating and a patio that overlooks a weekly Sunday cruise along Central. The restaurant also has two large family-style tables that can accommodate up to 14 people. "We have the full range and something that really caters to everyone," Stallworth said, adding that the property welcomes pets as well. The restaurant's cuisine has hints of Pan Asian-American and New Mexican flavors. "All the leadership here [at the hotel] is local. We're all from Albuquerque," Stallworth said. "They did a good job of asking for input and were like, 'Listen, if we're going to make it in New Mexico, you gotta have those little New Mexico pieces in there.'" Though the menu is subject to change, current menu items include a green chile cheese smash burger, red chile-dusted fries, churro French toast served with ice cream, shrimp toast and a whole teriyaki chicken served in a Dutch oven. Menu offerings range from $7 to $32. The DWTNR employs roughly two dozen workers and is open to the public seven days a week, with brunch from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., happy hour from 3-6 p.m. and dinner from 6-10 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. The restaurant has outside patio heaters for the cold and a large accordion door for the warmer months. The hotel's general manager, Abraham Juarez, said Arrive Albuquerque's West-facing front entrance is how many tourists enter Downtown after visiting Old Town. "We want to be a part of the community," Juarez said. "... This is a place where you can come."
