Appreciate the rest stop on the border of New Mexico and Arizona! Stay on the path as we saw signs…read moreposted about poisonous snakes and insects!

Really nice rest area. Plenty of clean restrooms, plenty of parking, nice area and the welcome…read moreArizona sign is right inside the area for a great pic! A few miles ahead you have the welcome to New Mexico one as-well.

So far, all of our Marriott Inn stays during our trip to Arizona and New Mexico have been pretty…read morenice and comfortable. This Marriott hotel in Gallup, NM, had clean rooms and it appears that some rooms are being renovated. This location is right on Historic Highway Route 66. If planning to stay at this location and are disabled, be sure to call before booking to make sure their elevator is working as it's currently being renovated as of June 27, 2026. If traveling with a lot of luggage, the friendly staff will help carry your luggage to your room while elevator is being renovated. Happy Yelping :)

First of all the elevators don't work and have been in repair mode for over a year-WOW, how can…read morethey even allow this establishment to stay open, being a little handicapped, I'm not carrying luggage up stairs???? They did find us a room on the ground floor, thank god. The facility is clean, the room did have a heavy smell from cleaning products. There are train tracks close by but not to noticeable after 10:00 pm, Don't know if I'd pick this location again, but staff was nice and friendly, very apologetic for the elevator scenario.

The first review? Really?? No doubt when the reviews roll…read morein after me, most will mention the negatives. Those folks may have forgotten they have chosen one of the least pricey places in town. The negatives are not really that negative for the price you've paid. Positively speaking, it's rather rare for a place of this price to offer breakfast. The bed is comfortable and no pests were seen.

STAY AWAY!! Was traveling from California to Tennessee with a dog and it was late(10P) just needed…read morea place to rest and shower. Got 2 rooms for the night. Room was dingy and seemed a little patched together. Was awakened about 4:30A to BED BUGS on2 pillows. Immediately woke up family in other room and packed up(checking for bugs of course). Expedia would only refund 1 room cause "there were no bugs in other room" that we could see of course.

"Charm of Yesterday, Convenience of Tomorrow"…read more I visited this hotel a couple of times during my stops in Gallup over the past year. I have yet to stay here, but I have eaten at the restaurant and toured the lobby area. El Rancho Hotel opened in 1937 and was built to be a place for people in the film industry to stay at while filming movies in Gallup. Several western movies were filmed in the surrounding area during the 1940s and 1950s. There is a lot of history in this hotel. Many movie stars have stayed here including John Wayne, Lucille Ball, Humphrey Bogart, Gregory Peck and Ronald Reagan. In the lobby area are several photographs and memorabilia that pay tribute to El Rancho's rich past. Historic El Rancho Hotel is located on historic Route 66. You can't miss its neon sign out front. In addition to rooms, it has a restaurant with a bar and a large gift shop. We came here one night to explore the hotel and walk through the gift shop. A gentleman welcomed us and shared with us his many stories about this hotel. We enjoyed his company and he mentioned to us that there is a secret hidden room upstairs. We eventually figured out how to access the room and enjoyed all the cool stuff in there that pay homage to the past. The courtyard area in front of Historic El Rancho Hotel has chairs to sit and relax on. The upstairs balcony also has chairs. The lobby is my personal favorite place in this hotel because of its grand staircase and the many black and white photos on the wall. We ate at the restaurant one time and enjoyed some delicious New Mexican cuisine. Someday I will stay here. But if not, exploring this place is still fun and a nice throwback to the old days of Hollywood.

As a quick stop on your Route 66 journey from Chicago to Santa Monica, the El Rancho Hotel was…read moreexceptional. However, be aware we did not stay in the hotel or dine in the restaurant. It certainly did not disappoint when it comes to a point-of-interest. Cool looking exterior and interior with lots of reference to the years gone by. They really play-up their ties to celebrities such as John Wayne, Humphrey Bogart, Lucille Ball and many more. Tons of framed and many autographed photos line the wall. Good luck finding and figuring out how to enter the hidden room. :) We got our Route 66 Passport stamped and enjoyed taking photos as we walked the property.

La Quinta has done a fabulous job remodeling. The indoor pool was crystal clear. The King size…read moresuite was large and very comfortable. Full self-serve breakfast. Friendly staff.

The shower and bathroom set for handicap use is horrible. There is no counter space to put your…read moretoiletries. And the shower curtain doesn't stop the water from flooding the floor. Had to use all the towels to soak up some of the water so I could get to the sink. Still a lot of water and floor extremely slippery. I called the front desk. Let the phone ring 20 times, No answer. Waited 10 minutes and tried again, No answer. Eventually someone called back. I explained the situation and asked for some towels. He said "COME TO THE FRONT DESK AND ILL GIVE YOU 3 TOWELS" But I'm wet and wrapped in a bed sheet. He hung up.

Worth a stop in to plan activities, and see the great Navajo Code Talkers exhibit. The staff was…read morefriendly and helpful, and there are many flyers available for the area for things to do.

This is the most beautiful and welcoming visitor information I've ever seen. The building is round…read moreand constructed of a mixture of materials including light red local brick. Ceilings soar and there are plenty of amenities from bathrooms to vending machines to tables and chairs to rest and relax and eat. There are the requisite brochures and a couple of friendly young people to answer questions. The center was built two years ago and is neat and well maintained. I would have thought it had just opened. It was our first rest stop entering New Mexico from Arizona and we felt well and truly welcomed

Passing through after the new year we stopped here to rest. I was worried about the mixed reviews…read morebut thankfully all went mostly well. We came with pets and appreciated that one pet is free. It's not the Hilton so don't expect luxury. But it was comfortable and clean. The breakfast was good enough. You can clearly hear the upstairs footsteps, so if you're a light sleeper this might be a problem downstairs. We stayed in a room with two beds, one bed was up close to the AC/Heater unit which was not the best set up. All in all I still recommend this spot because we felt safe, it was clean and pets are welcomed!

Staff was great, location was right off the freeway, that was nice. Room was ok, pretty clean…read moreinside. The outside was not great and I think we got the worst view in the place. Ice maker was far from the room and barely worked. Pool is half empty. Breakfast is very basic, but better than nothing.

The Navajo Travel Center is doing a phenomenal job in difficult circumstances providing essential…read moreservices to motorists. In a remote region with few public rest areas, this location offers a clean and safe oasis. When we stopped in January 2021, there were staff members limiting capacity to 5 people and requiring people to wear masks, in effect enforcing what should be common decency at all rest areas during the pandemic. I want to thank the Navajo Travel Center for providing a safe environment.

Extremely clean, very professional and friendly. Actually doing a fantastic job making sure people…read moreare taking Covid precautions.