The Marriott Albuquerque has recently completed their multi-million dollar renovation including complete room transformation. Each guest room is equipped with high speed internet access, state of the art 32" LCD HD TV's with connectivity boxes, two phones, and voice mail. Facilities include a restaurant and a lobby lounge, indoor/outdoor pool, and fitness room. Located in the heart of the restaurant and shopping district, overlooking the Sandia Mountains, The Markers Club welcomes you to the "Land of Enchantment".  You're only steps away from shopping, movie theatres, restaurants and minutes from the Albuquerque Sunport, Historic Old Town and the Sandia Peak Tram. Few American cities have been able to preserve their history the way Albuquerque has. The original town center, Old Town Plaza is surrounded by structures built in the early 18th Century. One of the best ways to experience this area is through a guided walking tour, and the Albuquerque Museum offers an excellent one. Many visitors prefer seeing this historic district at their own pace. If you choose the self-guided tour, do not leave out a stop at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History, then have lunch in an Old Town café, such as Chef du Jour, and visit any of the more than 100 shops and galleries. Tiguex Park, on the west side of Old Town, offers a place to rest after a stroll through the Albuquerque Museum Sculpture Garden.

Albuquerque offers activities that are as diverse as the cultures that populate the area. No matter what your tastes, there are year-round activities that will provide hours of enjoyment. Standing at Sandia Peak, above Albuquerque, the splendor of New Mexico spreads before you in green, beige and magenta. This point above the city lets you see the area in much the same way as the people of the past saw the region. Mt. Taylor, a dormant volcano, dominates the western horizon 70 miles/115 kilometers distant. To the north, Santa Fe nestles in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. To the south you can almost see the eco-zone change as the climate becomes visibly more arid. At the heart of downtown Albuquerque is Civic Plaza. In the shadows of the high-rise buildings, this gathering area is lined with little shops and cafes. In the summer months, the city of Albuquerque hosts Summerfest, the place to go for entertainment with international flare. South of the nearby Convention Center is the Albuquerque Convention & Visitor's Bureau. Downstairs, in the basement of the Visitor's Bureau, you'll discover the First Plaza Galeria, an assortment of specialty shops and boutiques. No visit to downtown would be complete without a stop at the KiMo Theater. This Pueblo-Deco picture palace was the epitome of entertainment when it was built, and was restored to its original condition during 1999 and 2000.