United States New Mexico Gallup

El Rancho Hotel

A historic hotel in Gallup, NM known for its Old West charm and celebrity guests from the golden era of Western films.

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Built in 1936 by the brother of famous movie director D.W. Griffith, the El Rancho Hotel was a home base for filmmakers capturing scenes from the Wild West. Located along the famous Route 66, the building can't be missed with its curious inscription across the front: "Charm of yesterday...Convenience of tomorrow." Today, the hotel is still in operation and is a fun way to catch a comfortable night's sleep on your route 66 road trip. Book early and you can stay in rooms named after its former famous guests.

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