El Rancho Hotel & Motel, Historic hotel on Route 66 in Gallup, United States.
The El Rancho Hotel features rustic architecture with a large portico, central balcony, and twin stairways constructed from split logs leading to second-floor rooms.
Built in 1937 by R.E. Griffith, brother of film director D.W. Griffith, El Rancho Hotel served as a base for over 100 western films produced around Gallup.
The hotel rooms display portraits and memorabilia of film stars, while The Last Trading Post sells Native American jewelry, pottery, and traditional crafts.
The hotel offers modern amenities including free WiFi, flat-screen televisions, pet-friendly accommodations, and southwestern cuisine at the El Rancho Restaurant.
Each guest room bears the name of a Hollywood celebrity who stayed there during the golden age of western films in the 1930s and 1940s.
Location: Gallup
Inception: 1937
Architectural style: rustic architecture
Address: 100 East 66th Avenue
Email: elrancho@cnetco.com
Website: http://elranchohotel.com
GPS coordinates: 35.52944,-108.72167
Latest update: May 11, 2025 13:03
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