El Rancho Hotel & Motel, Historic hotel on Route 66 in Gallup, United States.
El Rancho Hotel & Motel is a rustic-style building located along historic Route 66 in Gallup. The structure features a large covered entry, a central balcony, and twin staircases made from split logs that connect to the upper-floor guest rooms.
The hotel was founded in 1937 by R.E. Griffith, brother of filmmaker D.W. Griffith, and became closely linked to western film production in the Gallup area. It served as a base for the creation of more than one hundred films in this genre.
The rooms display portraits and memorabilia of Hollywood actors who stayed there during the western film era. The attached shop sells jewelry, pottery, and handmade items created by local artisans.
The property offers modern conveniences such as free WiFi, flat-screen televisions, and pet-friendly rooms for guests. The on-site restaurant serves southwestern-style dishes that reflect regional flavors and traditional recipes.
Each guest room bears the name of a Hollywood actor who stayed there during the golden age of western film production in the 1930s and 1940s. This naming practice reflects the building's deep connection to the film industry of that era.
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