We loved the furniture & decor! The front desk and the servers at the restaurant were very nice and accommodating.

Room was very clean. Very impressed with the overall appearance.

Room was very clean. Very impressed with the overall appearance.

This hotel is "unique" - it is a historic hotel with lots of character. It is old and even though we got an executive king room (upgraded from a standard king), the room was tiny with barely any space to move around and it was hot. The AC was not working and the room stayed around 78 degrees. We opened the window to cool it down, which worked, but had to close it at when we went to bed as the window did not have a screen and we did not want to risk critters coming in at night. The bathroom has been remodeled and it was clean with all the amenities you would expect, but it was tiny. It was a good place to stay the night, but we would not stay for more than just one night. Check in was easy and the front desk staff friendly, as was the server at the lounge.

This hotel is "unique" - it is a historic hotel with lots of character. It is old and even though we got an executive king room (upgraded from a standard king), the room was tiny with barely any space to move around and it was hot. The AC was not working and the room stayed around 78 degrees. We opened the window to cool it down, which worked, but had to close it at when we went to bed as the window did not have a screen and we did not want to risk critters coming in at night. The bathroom has been remodeled and it was clean with all the amenities you would expect, but it was tiny. It was a good place to stay the night, but we would not stay for more than just one night. Check in was easy and the front desk staff friendly, as was the server at the lounge.

We love the hotel. It’s cozy and convenient. We like the restaurant too

We love the hotel. It’s cozy and convenient. We like the restaurant too

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Amazing! The hotel is like a museum. I have been wanting to stay here for many years!

Amazing! The hotel is like a museum. I have been wanting to stay here for many years!

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.

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.

Great dinner menu! Prepared perfectly. Lobby beautifully decorated with historical pictures, antiques.

Great dinner menu! Prepared perfectly. Lobby beautifully decorated with historical pictures, antiques.

Rooms were extremely hot!!!! They said the ac was turned off for the season??,

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.

Rooms were extremely hot!!!! They said the ac was turned off for the season??,

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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.