Hotel Andaluz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hotel Andaluz |
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Hotel Andaluz, 2012
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| General information | |
| Type | Hotel |
| Location | 125 2nd St. NW Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| Coordinates | 35°5′6″N 106°38′56″W / 35.08500°N 106.64889°W |
| Completed | 1939 |
| Owner | Goodman Realty Group |
| Height | |
| Roof | 41.1 m (135 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 10 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Anton F. Korn |
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Old Hilton Hotel
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| Area | less than one acre |
| NRHP reference No. | 84002868 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | March 2, 1984 |
Hotel Andaluz is a historic hotel located at 125 Second Street NW in Downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was built in 1939 and was one of the first modern tall buildings in the state. Today, it is known for its unique design and interesting history.
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Hotel Andaluz: A Look at Its History
The hotel first opened its doors on June 9, 1939. It was called the Hilton Hotel back then. This was the fourth hotel opened by Conrad Hilton, a famous hotel owner. It was also the very first modern tall hotel in New Mexico.
The building was designed by an architect named Anton F. Korn. He created a 10-story building with 160 rooms. The style was called New Mexico Territorial style. This means it used local materials and designs. It had earthy colored stucco on the outside and special brick along the roof. Inside, you would find woodwork and furniture inspired by the Southwest.
Changes Over the Years
In 1969, the Hilton company sold the hotel. This happened after they built a new hotel nearby. The old hotel then got a new name: the Hotel Plaza.
It was sold again in 1981 and closed down. The new owners wanted to fix it up and call it the Hotel Bradford. But the hotel stayed empty for a while and never opened under that name.
Finally, in 1984, the hotel was completely renovated. This means it was repaired and updated. The number of rooms was changed to 114. On August 3, 1984, it reopened with a new name: La Posada de Albuquerque. It was also added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of important historical places in the United States.
Modern Times and New Life
In 2005, a company called Goodman Realty Group bought the hotel. They decided to give it another big makeover. In March 2008, a huge $30 million renovation began.
The hotel reopened on October 1, 2009, with its current name, Hotel Andaluz. It was given a special award called LEED Gold certification. This award means the hotel is very good at being environmentally friendly and saving energy.
Over the years, the hotel has been recognized many times. It has been named one of the top hotels in the U.S. Southwest by Conde Nast.
Today, Hotel Andaluz has a Spanish-inspired restaurant called Más Tapas y Vino. It also has a rooftop lounge called Ibiza Urban Rooftop Lounge. On weekends, you can often find live entertainment there. The hotel also has large spaces for meetings and events.
In 2019, the hotel was used as a filming location. Some scenes for the TV show Better Call Saul were filmed there.
See also
In Spanish: Hotel Andaluz para niños
