Historic El Rancho Hotel

After driving past Gallup for decades, we decided to stop and check out the town and historic El Rancho Hotel. While the room may have been a little small compared to today's standard, it was up to date and super clean. All the staff we encountered were very friendly and made us feel welcome. The history, architecture, and celebrity pictures made the visit extra special. We opted for the breakfast package, which was a great deal and the room rate was very reasonable as well. Stay in the original hotel portion instead of the later added motel, if possible, you won’t be disappointed!

The Marx Brothers suite was perfect for our one night stay and we greatly enjoyed the Hollywood mementos and the beauty of the lobby. We enjoyed the small nostalgic touches throughout the hotel and had fun buying souvenirs from the gift shop. Brunch was great although we would have appreciated having a bartender available in the restaurant for that meal as a Bloody Mary would have added.

Positive: It's very clean. The historical aspect is awesome, too. Negative: No complimentary breakfast, and the food in the restaurant is not that great.

I was really looking forward to staying at this hotel, and it absolutely surpassed my expectations! As soon as you walk in, you’re surrounded by a mix of true Indian culture and Old world stardom, in the way of all the stars head shots upstairs. The rooms are themed by old legend movie stars. I have been a Lucille Ball fan since I was six years old. I genuinely didn’t think I would get lucky enough to have the Lucille Ball room. Shelley at the front desk, was the absolute sweetest person ever! She was so welcoming and kind. I mentioned Lucille Ball and she told me that the room was open and I could have it. I literally started to cry. The rooms are absolutely incredible! They are updated and have a new feel, while still maintaining the historical aspect. I highly recommend this hotel if y

I lived in the area for a couple of years, but never got a chance to stay here until this most recent visit. Needless to say, interior is as beautiful as the exterior, and far more than just a regionally themed Southwestern hotel, El Rancho also serves as a time capsule - filled with little vintage tidbits, art, books, murals, and the story of New Mexico throughout this period including the conquistadors, the cowboys, and pueblo Native Americans - as well as Hollywood’s depictions of it. The Southwestern motif is homey, colorful, plush, and rugged all at once. Somehow, the rooms are adorable and cozy without feeling cluttered, especially if you’re lucky enough to stay on the hotel side facing Historic Route 66 with a functioning window - It truly feels like a moving picture of Gallup, New