The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

Hotel in Alamogordo with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Located in the business district, The Classic Desert Aire Hotel offers cooked-to-order breakfasts, a sun-kissed terrace, an on-site art gallery, a seasonal pool, and nearby shopping. Practical amenities include dry cleaning, laundry services, and luggage storage.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Gym
Laundry

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Tomorrow

Oct 21 - Oct 22

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Fan

Private bathroom

400 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Blackout drapes/curtains

Fan

Private bathroom

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Fan

Private bathroom

301 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Fan

Private bathroom

380 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Sofa bed - double

Fan

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Fan

Private bathroom

400 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Blackout drapes/curtains

Fan

Private bathroom

300 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Fan

Private bathroom

300 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Fan

Private bathroom

300 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Alamogordo, The Classic Desert Aire Hotel is in the business district. Tularosa Basin Museum of History and Flickinger Center for Performing Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Alameda Park Zoo and Toy Train Depot. International Space Hall of Fame and New Mexico Museum of Space History are also worth visiting.

Visit our Alamogordo travel guide

1021 S White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM, 88310

What's nearby

Toy Train Depot - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
New Mexico State University Alamogordo - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles
Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center - 9 min drive - 4.0 miles
International Space Hall of Fame - 9 min drive - 4.3 miles
New Mexico Museum of Space History - 13 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬7 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬4 min walk
‪Circle K - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

Hotel in the business district

At The Classic Desert Aire Hotel, you can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and an art gallery on site. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as shopping on site and laundry facilities.

Additional perks include:

A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free self parking and extended parking
Barbecue grills, 1 meeting room, and a front-desk safe
A banquet hall and smoke-free premises
Guest reviews say great things the dining options, breakfast, and overall value

Room features

All 92 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.

More amenities include:

Heating and fans
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Pool
Breakfast included
Pet friendly
Parking included

$91 nightly

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

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
Safe at front desk

Guest services

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.
9 accessible parking spaces
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
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 restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

2 floors
Banquet hall
Smoking not allowed

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

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

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 16.18 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

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
Pet fee: USD 16.18 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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

The seasonal pool will be open from May 30 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

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Classic Desert Aire Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–10:00 PM. The pool is closed seasonally each year from October 20 to April 15.

How much does it cost to stay at The Classic Desert Aire Hotel?

As of Oct 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Classic Desert Aire Hotel on Nov 13, 2025 start from $95.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Classic Desert Aire Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, The Classic Desert Aire Hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of USD 50 per stay and a fee of USD 16.18 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Classic Desert Aire Hotel?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Classic Desert Aire Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Classic Desert Aire Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Classic Desert Aire Hotel located?

Situated in the business district, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Alameda Park Zoo, Flickinger Center for Performing Arts, and Tularosa Basin Museum of History. Toy Train Depot is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away.