This rest area was fantastic! Way more than just a potty stop. The inside is practically a museum…read moredisplaying local, native artworks. Printed travel info books abound. The A/C was cranked up full blast on a hot summer day. A number of staff members were available, and all that I talked to were friendly and welcoming. They seemed to be genuinely glad that I was visiting New Mexico. One asked me, very politely, to sign the guest book (No personal info, just my home zip code and # in party). I had some questions about the time zone, Daylight Saving time, and some highway info and they answered them all without having to look up anything or resort to Google. Very impressive. The bathrooms were clean and well kept. Lots of signage discouraging washing dishes and/or dumping food in the sinks. Haven't seen that before but it must be a problem they are trying to address. Parking and access to the building and facilities was easy and close.

We had been traveling for over 5 hours and got stuck in traffic. We pulled into this rest area and…read morewhat an unexpected experience. The young lady in charge was wonderful and very helpful and got us on our way in short order. Kudos to the staff. 10 stars

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.

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

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.

August 23, 2026 - Gallup, NM…read more We stayed here for an overnight stop and were really impressed. This is a large, clean, well-kept RV park. They do have some long-term residents, but they limit the number, so most of the sites are for short-term stays. The owner is super friendly and welcoming. The gift shop has a surprisingly nice selection of gifts, along with camping essentials. The laundry and showers were clean, and there are two buildings with laundry and showers, which was really convenient since our site was toward the back of the park. We were also near the fenced dog park. The pool was a great way to cool off. They really embrace the USA theme, with a flag painted on the bottom of the pool, a Statue of Liberty, and even a pond shaped like the USA. Active military stay free, which is a nice touch. The rates were reasonable, and we took advantage of pretty much everything the park had to offer. The only thing we missed was the Cowboy Cookout/Texas BBQ. Unfortunately, we arrived on Sunday--the one day they don't offer the BBQ dinner. This was our second stay, and I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.

Convenient location off I-40 in west Gallup. Multiple site types to include back-in, pull-through,…read more20/30 amp, 50 amp; some with just water and electric, some add sewer hookups. Grabbed a site along exterior as it looked like there was a lot of room between sites in this area. It turned out perfect. I think if I had to stay again, I would move back along that row towards the back of the site to be closer to the fenced in dog park, and the bathrooms. Also, the particular site I chose (123) has one of those large sodium lights for park safety. Since it's on all night, it's not a great thing to park near. The check-in was super easy and the staff couldn't have been friendlier. They offer some on-site barbecue if you want to put in an order at the desk. There's an outdoor sitting area that has the grills near it and where the food is delivered. That's a nice option if you feel like getting out of your rig, but not going back out on the road. The office also has some limited grocery items in case you forgot something. Park is dog friendly, and while the fenced in area at the back of the park is all dirt. It was extremely clean. I noticed almost everyone in this park made sure their dog was leashed and they were picking up after it. This is pretty unusual in my experience. The bathroom building had two sets of showers on the men's side and I'm assuming the same on the women's side. There was also a coin laundry in the same building. While I was parked a bit away from this facility, not sure I'd want to be parked right next to it because of all the foot traffic. Overall, a great stop and reasonable rates. It was nice and quiet all night.

The hotel was very clean in every area. The staff was top notch…read more I wished I'd had time to hit the pool, but I was traveling and it wasn't going to happen. This is what all La Quintas should strive for in quality, cleanliness, and guest services. I tried to stay there on another trip, but they were booked full. Yes, it's on the highway, and yes, there is a railroad near the highway. I had a quiet room, though, and did not hear either. Nice breakfast and a clean breakfast area, which was included. Not like some LQ hotels who only have minimal food. Thank you! You're on my travel list!

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.

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.