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Indoor Water Parks Are Somehow Still En Vogue as Radisson Albuquerque Opens 'Splashtastic'

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 2500 Carlisle Boulevard Northeast [map], Albuquerque, NM, United States, 87110
February 26, 2010 at 10:22 AM | by | Comments (0)

If you don't have kids or consider "fun parks" the least fun thing on the planet, you'll want to file this news under "Another place to avoid when traveling." But if you have rugrats you need to occupy, or you're a big, waterslide-lovin' kid yourself, rejoice! The Radisson Hotel Albuquerque has a new waterpark, opening on March 12, just in time for spring break.

If you're not familiar with the waterpark concept, firstly: commiserations. Waterslide collisions are the stuff childhood is made of. The Radisson's set up includes all the waterpark staples: indoor and outdoor slides, an activity pool, wading pool, hot tub, lazy river, tipping bucket, and the most unfortunately named thing we've heard of since the iPad, the FlowRider.

Here's a shot of the waterpark all lit up night—almost looks like the latest Miami nightclub, no? We have to say, we love the idea of nighttime slides but only if a kiddie curfew was enforced.

If you're into the idea of getting 'Splashtastic' (a word the waterpark people can't stop saying), the waterpark's website has tons (gallons!) of info on all the features, and a nifty countdown to the opening on March 12th.

Basically, hotel guests can buy a waterpark pass for $39.95 (it's $19.95 for non-swimming chaperones), and there a bunch of hotel-waterpark packages available as well. With overnight accommodations and passes, these start from $189 a night, and day passes that give you 4 waterpark passes plus access to a hotel room for the day but not overnight are $120.

Road warriors, don't fear—the waterpark is only open Fridays, weekends, and holiday Mondays. The rest of the week the Radisson Albuquerque should resemble other Radissons, albeit with a slight whiff of chlorine in the air.

[Photos: Courtesy Radisson Albuquerque ]

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