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Hotel El Rancho

3.0 star property
Gallup hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Outdoor pool
Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Jetted Tub | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, comfy beds, friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Gym
    Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lobby fireplace
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
  • Multilingual staff
  • Gift shops/newsstands
  • Wedding services
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
The price is $108
includes taxes & fees
$95 per night
Dec 17 - Dec 18

Room options

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Family Suite | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Family Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Sofa bed - single
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Suite, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Economy Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Annex Building

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Family Suite, Annex Building

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Annex Building

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The price is $119
includes taxes & fees
$105 per night
Nov 30 - Dec 1
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About the neighborhood

Map
1000 E. Hwy 66, Gallup, NM, 87301

What's nearby

  • Gallup Cultural Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Richardsons Trading Company - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Historic District - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • El Morro Theatre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Gallup Indian Medical Center - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Gallup, NM (GUP-Gallup Municipal) - 6 min drive
  • Gallup Station - 14 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Jerry's Cafe - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Rancho

Located near a train station, Hotel El Rancho is a great choice for a stay in Gallup. After visiting the fitness center for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 99 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

  • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 35 lbs per pet)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
  • Pets must be supervised

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free uncovered onsite self parking
  • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–1:00 PM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Horse riding nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1937
  • ATM/banking
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Fitness center
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 42
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Dining

El Rancho Restaurant - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
49'er Lounge - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 19 to 29 for adults, and USD 0 to 15 for children

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 24 2024 to May 1 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities will be closed during March, October, November, December, January, and February:
  • Swimming pool

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per stay

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel El Rancho offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel El Rancho does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel El Rancho ?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 35 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel El Rancho ?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel El Rancho ?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel El Rancho ?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Fire Rock Navajo Casino (8-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel El Rancho and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as horseback riding. Hotel El Rancho also has a fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel El Rancho ?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, El Rancho Restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel El Rancho like?
Hotel El Rancho is a short 17-minute walk from Historic District and 14 minutes' walk from Gallup Cultural Center. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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 Exceptional

Nice accommodations
We love the hotel. It’s cozy and convenient. We like the restaurant too
Linda, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

A hotel with a gimmick, albeit with some quirks
Hotel is definitely an experience. Many pictures of old actors and actresses, old Southwest vibes to it. Very charming. All the staff we dealt with were very pleasant. The restaurant bar has decent food and my wife thoroughly enjoyed her 2 drinks she ordered. The beds were decent and the room was a good size and clean. While depending on the person it may add to the charm, the hotel is old. Of the 4 windows in our room, only 1 would stay open unassisted. However with the good, comes the down side. I’m not sure if it was our room only, but the bathroom is TINY! So small that you had to sit on the toilet at an awkward angle. Also, the shower was labeled backwards, so it took 3 showers before we figured out that turning the knob to H causes cold water and the C is for hot. Overall, it has a charm to it that reminds you it’s on Route 66 and it’s “vintage” in a good way.
Bryan, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

James, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Margarite, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Hotel itself was full of history. Room small, fairly comfortable. Couldn't get water in shower to heat up so it was lukewarm at best. Well stocked gift shop. Food at restaurant was okay.
Yvonne, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is beautiful and well maintained. The room has thermostat for heat and ac, tv and coffee maker. Beds were comfortable- only complaint was the tiny shower.
Alice, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Such a cute redone historic hotel. The decor is so charming and intentional. You can tell they care about making your experience enjoyable. There is a night security guard who make lots of rounds and made sure we got to our vehicle safely after dinner. Comfortable bed. Some road noise. Train nearby. Very charming place. I’m glad that we got a chance to stay here.
Kendra, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Traveler beware…. Carry a CO monitor.
Carry a CO monitor with you if staying in the older section of the hotel. Our room was above the kitchen vents and paired with drafty windows my husband and I both ended up in the ER for the entire night and next day. (Even the ER staff asked where we were staying and specifically if in the older section, so this must be a common occurrence). We only slept in the room from 9:00pm until 12:00am when we had to make our way to the local hospital. The hotel did reach out via message and stated they would refund our room but that never happened. Also, don’t attempt to order food at the bar we sat there for over 30 mins never to be offered even a water. Place did look cool for what it’s worth.
Tiffany, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cliff, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A dream come true!
Amazing! The hotel is like a museum. I have been wanting to stay here for many years!
Nancy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

John, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good

Extremely friendly staff and room was great. Great historical hotel. Didn't have A/C so it was difficult to sleep in hot room. Even with window wide open and fan on, circulation in room was not very good. If there was A/C, I would have given 5 stars for comfort.
James, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great dinner menu! Prepared perfectly. Lobby beautifully decorated with historical pictures, antiques.
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Worth a try
Wanted to try El Rancho based on reviews and historical relevance. Wasn’t disappointed. Very unique. Sorry no ghosts. Room is small. Bathroom very small but generous size shower. Had dinner and breakfast at property. A bit better than ok. But a lot of selections. Went to bar after check in for excellent margaritas. Bar selections were impressive. Lots of Hollywood history here.
Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

William, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Rooms were extremely hot!!!! They said the ac was turned off for the season??,
Michael, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sue, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Tiny rooms
Room was smaller than what you would find in downtown Tokyo micro hotel and I paid extra for "deluxe" room. Bump around like a pinball and forget bathroom... As a bonus stay here if you enjoy seeing homeless wander parking lot
michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Real gem
I like unique hotels and El Rancho is a gem. Interesting history, restaurant with good food and beer selection, and comfortable room. Gift shop. Everyone I dealt with was professional and friendly. Got a great night sleep and explored old Gallup. Will return!
Catherine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Marcia, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Road trip
We arrived at 2:50, realize check in is at 3, however it took the clerk awhile to come to desk, then she said you need to come back at 3:05, granted you could see housekeeping staff in break room. And she was not very friendly. I did not get her name. We have stayed at property before, and have had a wonderful experience in checkin before.
Deborah, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nostalgic Beauty
This was a nostalgic visit on our Rt 66 trip. We had to stay here. Surprisingly it was updated to some degree and clean. I needed to freeze something and they accommodated me. The restaurant was very good too. The rooms are very small but we loved it. Stayed next door to John Waynes room and across from Doris Day.
Jan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Michael, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Underwhelming
The A/C never seemed to cool the room and ran all night. We opened the window because it was cooler outside but then someone started smoking a cigarette right by our room. We couldn’t get the TV to work either because the internet was so bad. The bartender was also underwhelming and needed training how to be more service oriented and friendly. The food was fine and everything else was ok. Comfy bed.
1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Nice hotel
Its a beautiful old hotel. It was fun to see t h e celebrity names on the doors. They have a restaurant and bar and gift shop. The pool was closed. The bathroom was very tiny, a large person would have a difficult time. No hair dryers in the room. I called down to ask abd they offered to bring one up but never did. No drinking glasses in the room either
Darlene, 1-night trip
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General property information

Travelers Say
"The restaurant was excellent."
Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM