The rooms are pleasant and clean but sparsely decorated, and the bathrooms are small and dated. The halls seem almost institutional. The lobby is a stunning masterpiece of western decor that borders on movie set excess, just what you would expect from a hotel that was once a haven and playground for the rich and famous. Put all of this... More

Spent one night here and overall really enjoyed our stay. My husband is a life long Western fan so he (along with me) enjoyed looking at all the photos of movie stars and the old Westerns they acted in that line the walls of the second floor open balcony. Very charming. The room is western dated but that is no... More

History surrounds you at every step in this great hotel from names of stars who have stayed at hotel on rooms and restaurant menus, to photo and art displays throughout the hotel. Built in the style of a 19th century ranch house, the hotel transports you to a time remembered only in movies. Basic rooms are smallish, but very comfortable... More

An authentic blast of Western decor and ambiance, don't miss a visit to the El Rancho lobby when you are in Gallop. The El Rancho was the watering hole and domicile for Hollywood stars when they came to town to make Westerns in the 1940's - 1960's. All the guest rooms are now named for the famous clientele. The exterior... More

To start with the good, the room was nice, better than expected after a walk down a dungeon of a hallway. It also had a charming little kitchen/breakfast room, which was non-functional. None of the plugs worked. No electrical outlets in the room. The bad: the rundown lobby and restaurant, totally dark and dusty and kitched out, and the attitude... More

Who are we: very fit young couple in early 70’s, he retired long-haul commercial captain. Both very well travelled over a lifetime. Much experience of the USA. Do not stay in cheap motels unless really must,… but try to find decent places on the road. Usually always Best Western or Hampton Inns When travelled: May 2013 Type of hotel/motel: Old... More

It's a classic. It won't be the best hotel you've ever stayed in. But if you're a fan of classic America, this place is it. Dozens of movie stars stayed here. The lobby is cool and eclectic. There is a player piano. There is a classic restaurant. The bar is also classic. The rooms are basic, but named for movie... More

El Rancho Hotel & Motel This stop was always on my Route 66 list, and I was not disappointed, the style and luxury is second to none, and this motel is so famous, due to the people who stayed here. The rooms are large, and the Presidential Suite was only $150, well worth every penny. Wood and leather, style and... More

No plugs in bathroom, asked Reception twice, waited over an hour and still no plugs, even by the time we left! And we thought they were trying to conserve water.! Air conditioning not turned on till June when we enquired about the hot rooms "we can only do heat or cold & the cold is not available till June" Great... More