Hotel El Rancho

3.0 star property

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes
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Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
1000 E. Hwy 66, Gallup, NM, 87301
  • Gallup Cultural Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • El Morro Theatre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Gallup Indian Medical Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Gallup, NM (GUP-Gallup Municipal)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Jetted Tub

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

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 2 Double Beds

Economy Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Annex Building

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite, Annex Building

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(67 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Annex Building

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(200 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in July 2021.

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. A total renovation of this property was completed in July 2021.

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.
49'er Lounge - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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
  • Renovated entire property - July 2021

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

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 for adults, and USD 0 to 15 for children
  • 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 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. 1502 out of 2065 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 379 out of 2065 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 2065 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 2065 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 2065 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nostalgic
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very unique.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID, Albuquerque

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was home to many movie stars of the 1940-60’s! It has been kept in fantastic condition and is a rare Route 66 hotel still operational! It is reminiscent of National Forest service lodges, lots of wooden beams and a warm atmosphere! The restaurant is excellent and the 49 bar is great! The bar tender has been there forever and is great to visit with! Stay for a magical Route 66 experience!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rolando

Traveled with group

Like no other!

One of my favorite places to stay. Love the decor of the lobby. The room set up is great and the staff very helpful. Restaurant is great and the lobby gift shop is wonderful with many treasures to pick from! A must stay if you are traveling especially Route 66.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Took me 25 minutes to gat checked in. The fact that the air-conditioning was not working it either building. Was not mentioned until check in. Other than the lack of communication. It was a nice clean and very unique and retro. Other than the noise from the highway and general neighborhood noises. It was ok
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

KARLA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small bathroom. Hotel decor was great. Nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not anything terribly luxurious. But had a cool little vibe if you like a unique location. Was very clean but a little loud because it’s right near the freeway.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very historic, super.clean, quiet rooms, excellent restaurant and very kind, responsive and sweet staff. Darling gift shop. Very safe, quiet, restful environment. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was full of history and unique. Water pressure and temperature control was not good. Our room was extremely small could barely turn around in the bathroom.No air conditioning and tv service was terrible.Balconies seemed unsafe.Bar was nice and dining was a good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved the Old Hollywood Ambiance!!!

We absolutely loved the ambiance of this hotel. It was like stepping back in time with the old school elevator and the Hollywood pics on the walls, the old school balcony and decor in the rooms and throughout the entire property. Would definitely come here again! The only thing we didn't enjoy was the small space, with the king bed only accessible from one side (up against the wall) and the industrial toilet in an already tiny bathroom (you could literally lean your head on the sink while sitting on the toilet) Q
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Historic Stop with all the Amenities

Super cute rooms, security patrolling parking lot. Restaurant & bar, & cool history in the lobby, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas, Vista

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It is cool inside with a nice gift store and restaurant but even if it quaint, it needs a serious renovation
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas, Vista

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It is definitely worth seeing once or even twice as it is a unique property. restaurant is quite good. But good heavens, old and quaint doesn’t have to mean borderline decrepit and the parking lot and outside is kind of ghetto.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ned

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalynn

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t miss this place! It’s absolutely beautiful and the restaurant has a fantastic menu and drinks options. Gift shop on property is a great bonus. The beds were super comfortable and the toiletries were lovely. Would stay here again I a heartbeat!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stay at this hotel every time we go through Gallup. It really does make our stay Excellent! The Hotel it’s like a gem from the past, and you can’t beat all of the pictures and stories on the walls from the wild West. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lynne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Happy Enough… but all of Gallup is VERY SAD!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025