No plugs in bathroom, asked Reception twice, waited over an hour and still no plugs, even by the time we left! And we thought they were trying to conserve water.! Air conditioning not turned on till June when we enquired about the hot rooms "we can only do heat or cold & the cold is not available till June" Great... More

As there is no reason to stay in Gallup but that it is midway between Flagstaff and Albuquerque on Route 66 It looks fun to stay at El Rancho I tell you this is an odd idea not worth the money they charge

On our way to the national parks in Utah, we ate here in the very good restaurant. On our way back, we decided to stay here as well. We got a room on the second floor off the beautiful lobby and on the same floor as the wonderful collection of autographed star photos surrounding the lobby. We got to stay... More

Traveling cross-country and after a stop in the Painted Desert and Petrified Forest (very recommended, as well) we realized we were not going to make it to Albuquerque for the night. Saw the signs for El Rancho, and decided to stay. We loved it - very clean, friendly people, great amenities, good restaurant and bar - all in one place!... More

Not your average stop, so comparing it to anything else will disappoint you! So many movie stars have stayed here, eaten here, loved and fought here. Food is good and so is the service. Check your judgements at the highway and enjoy!

The dining choices are slim in Gallup, but don't miss El Rancho. We were able to get request several changes to the menu items that made them more interesting and less run-of-the-mill. After dinner, be sure to browse the Ortega's gift shop for an excellent selection of authentic Indian silver with 40% discounts off the ticket price. The prices were... More

Fortunately we only spent one night here. I was really looking forward to it as the reviews made it sound amazing not least because of the great cowboy actors that had stayed here. Sadly it only impressed on paper. Check-in was slow which you expect when in a group however they knew we were coming and didn't seem prepared. We... More

The lobby of El Rancho is packed with great artifacts signed pictures of the many stars who've stayed there. The furnishings are interesting and have real character. Other than that the restaurant and hotel were extremely disappointing Poor mattress - lumpy. Only two pillows, not even extras in cupboard. No hair dryer. No power point in bathroom. Pool was dark... More

Recently we went looking for the Route 66 I haunted 45 years ago. Didn't find it except in a very few places, and this hotel was one of them. I really wanted to find the Gallup I knew but that is totally gone, except here. Walk in and the lobby takes you instantly back. Old West and Hollywood with a... More