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Hotel El Rancho

Property class: 3

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A spacious lobby with a central wooden coffee table surrounded by chairs, a staircase with red steps, and a sign reading "EL RANCHO".
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A lobby with a wooden floor, a red sofa, and a lamp.
A lobby with a central fireplace, wooden furniture, and a staircase with red steps.
A multi-level hotel interior with a red carpeted staircase, wooden railings, and a patterned carpet.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
The current price is $179
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

Explore the area

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1000 E. Hwy 66, Gallup, NM, 87301
  • Place, Gallup Cultural Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, El Morro Theatre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Rex Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gallup, NM (GUP-Gallup Municipal)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a telephone, a tissue box, and a wall-mounted picture.

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(84 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a ceiling fan.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(240 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a bench, a television, and a window with curtains.

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Elite Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Pool View

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden bench, a small table, a bookshelf, and a television.

Elite Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Suite

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a telephone, and a chair.

Family Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Annex Building

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a cactus, and a mural of a desert landscape with a sign for "Exit 289 Historic US 66".

Economy Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Annex Building

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Annex Building

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, a painting of a teepee, and a sign reading "Historic Route 66".

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Annex Building

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Suite, Annex Building

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a ceiling fan, and a painting of a gas station on the wall.

Family Suite, Annex Building

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Hotel El Rancho

3-star Gallup hotel with restaurant
This hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, wedding services, and a lobby fireplace are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
Hotel El Rancho offers 99 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This business-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, a terrace, and a vending machine. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

Hotel El Rancho has designated areas for smoking.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
El Rancho Restaurant - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
49'er Lounge - Onsite bar. Open daily.

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 19 to 29 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • 49'er Lounge
  • El Rancho Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Shopping

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1937
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during March, October, November, December, January, and February:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 35 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 19 to 29 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

El Rancho Hotel Gallup
El Rancho Gallup
El Rancho Hotel
Hotel El Rancho
Hotel El Rancho Hotel
Hotel El Rancho Gallup
Historic El Rancho Hotel
Hotel El Rancho Hotel Gallup

Hotel El Rancho Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1861 out of 2568 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 461 out of 2568 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 2568 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 2568 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 2568 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food, location, accommodations were superb!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun place to stay with great history and vibe.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Migdalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location !
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool hotel to stay at!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and beautiful place very well taken care of
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alway a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a fun place to stay. The Route 66 decor and Hollywood memorabilia were great. The restaurant was also very good. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super funky and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice old historic hotel with small rooms and nice atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the lobby and most rooms are a nice size
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El Rancho is a classic hotel with lots of charm, great customer service, comfortable accommodations, and a great restaurant. I would definitely recommend to friends and family, and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic historical property that has been restored and upgraded. Great staff and lots of history being preserved.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was incredibly helpful and cheerful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and very nice. Loved the historic vibe and collectibles.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place! Love all the history!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were helpful and engaging. Very friendly too. Our room and the entire hotel was exceptionally clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this historical hotel!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely restaurant was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Keena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was larger than I anticipated and beds were comfy. The hotel is absolutely gorgeous. So much history to explore throughout. Restaurant was exceptional and lounge area was great for drinks later in the evening. Staff was super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

HANNAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always great nights stay! Wonderful diner
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome Route 66 iconic hotel perfect for our drive on the Mother Road from LA to Chicago.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026