The La Quinta Inn Albuquerque Northeast is close to Balloon Fiesta Park; and the place to stay for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Area attractions include the Sandia Peak Ski Tramway (mountain bike, picnic), Cliffs Amusement Park, Arroyo Del Oso Golf Course, and Sandia Casino. The location is close to restaurant row and lots of places to shop, and to the north of downtown, with easy access from I-25 (exit 231), next to Cracker Barrel. The guest can stay here if they conduct business at the Journal Center, Sandia National Labs, Intel, FAA Control Center, and America Online.The hotel offers free Bright Side Breakfast™, free wireless high-speed Internet access, free local calls, free parking, free newspaper, guest laundry facilities, restaurant onsite, and outdoor swimming pool. Pets are welcome.The guest room features free wireless high-speed Internet access in all rooms, cable TV, coffeemaker, hairdryer, iron with ironing board, dataport phones, and alarm clock.