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The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

3.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
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Exterior
Front of property
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

Map
1021 S White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM, 88310
  • Flickinger Center for Performing Arts
    3 min drive
  • Toy Train Depot
    4 min drive
  • New Mexico State University Alamogordo
    8 min drive
  • Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional)
    7 min drive

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 380 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Alamogordo

Located in Alamogordo, The Classic Desert Aire Hotel is in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of Flickinger Center for Performing Arts and Toy Train Depot. .This hotel is 14.3 mi (22.9 km) from White Sands National Park and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from New Mexico State University Alamogordo.

What's nearby

  • Flickinger Center for Performing Arts - 3 min drive
  • Toy Train Depot - 4 min drive
  • New Mexico State University Alamogordo - 8 min drive
  • New Mexico Museum of Space History - 8 min drive
  • Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

Hotel in Alamogordo with free breakfast and a fitness center
The Classic Desert Aire Hotel offers 92 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Alamogordo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 92 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, shopping on site, and a picnic area.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Alamogordo? This hotel has 450 square feet (42 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 450 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 5:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 20 to April 15:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 16.22 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 16.22 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 02 to October 01
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Best Western Desert Aire Motor
Best Western Desert Aire Motor Alamogordo
Best Western Desert Aire Motor Inn
Best Western Desert Aire Motor Inn Alamogordo
Magnuson Hotel Alamogordo
Magnuson Alamogordo
The Classic Desert Aire
Magnuson Hotel Suites Alamogordo
The Classic Desert Aire Hotel Hotel
The Classic Desert Aire Hotel Alamogordo
The Classic Desert Aire Hotel Hotel Alamogordo

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 880 out of 1431 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 367 out of 1431 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1431 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1431 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1431 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place is great a vintage style motel with all the Southwest style … special bonus free sit down restaurant style room for great breakfast… loved this place … also cleanest pool I’ve been in …
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The room was simple and comfortable; it was good for our one night stay with our 2 kids. The bathroom felt a little dingy, mostly due to wear it seems, as it might need some updating. The staff was friendly, the breakfast had good options, and the little shop had some nice things! The pool looked nice too, but we didn’t go in. And the painted exterior was a fun pop of color.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk personal were great as was the room. Breakfast was mediocre. Could use improvement. My new dog Frank loved the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

john

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Time to update, old and worn out.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room size was adequate. The bathroom size was a little small but still a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and jesse was great help
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary jane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This renovated motel is certainly unique and a good reflection of the area. It was clean, up to date and great artwork every where. Pool was very clean and sparkling. As a note if you are going to White Sands they have tobogans you can borrow but you have to ask they didn't offer when we said we were going but I found out later.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Glen

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Hot water in the shower ran hot then cold asked for service to the room and no service. Bath light was out and they didn't fix it.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Val

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela, ALEXANDRIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were nice but the bathroom definitely needed some up dating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice Hotel but Not a Ten
We read a lot of reviews on this hotel before we booked and while the hotel is fine, it certainly was not a ten. First, the positives. The check in was excellent, the lady at the front desk, I believe Jackie, was fun, gave good details and made us feel at home. The pool was nice, clean and in good shape. The room was fine, smaller, but that's what you get for roadside motels/hotels. The bathroom was clean and had the regular supplies you would expect. This room had a spa tub and it worked well, the water was hot and the tub was clean. The negatives. The room smelled of mildew. And yes, they know it. There was a damp-rid on the shelf, filled with at least 4-5" of water. Should have been replaced a while ago. The bed was soft; really soft. The curtain rod was broken, had to use our portable laundry line to pin it together. There were small push pins in the curtain that someone had used to try and keep the curtain up. The furniture, overall, was old and worn. Now, please understand, this is not a bad place for a quick stay, however, it's not a 9-10, more like a 6-7. If I were in the area again, I'd pick something different. Plenty of choices.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Austin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This place is uncomfortable, the bed is too high, I'm 6'4 and had to climb into the bed, furniture is old and uncomfortable, faucet in the tub is not working properly it leaks, curtain draw strings didn't work.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is dotted with stunning murals painted by the artist, Pablo. That was the highlight of our stay! The beds and pillows were not comfortable but the room was sufficient for our overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sabrena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is dated but really nice. Lots of southwest art. Nice hot breakfast included. Very friendly staff. Im sure there are more modern hotels in the area but this was a nice departure from chain hotels. Only complaints was the condition of the screen in the bathroom allowed flies into the room.And the shampoo and shower gel containers were empty.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a delight!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024