Hotels near Gallup Municipal Airport - GUP, Gallup

I'm from New Mexico so I know many places there. It already has a wonderful history and the Native Americans are incredible peoples. I would recommend to anyone to take the time, not only get to know Gallup, but to learn about the history of New Mexico in general.

Galllup for me is just a resting stop. The people are nice but there's really nothing to draw me to come back. We ate at Denny's because it was so close and we were tired and didn't want to drive very far. It seems easy to get around the main area of Gallup. We have been to Gallup in the past and the best part was the Inner-tribal summer celebration and rodeo. Red Rock park is very nice.

Gallup is a wide spot in I 40 surrounded by nothing. 20 miles further west is Arizona with even less to see or do. To me it is just a stop over to get some sleep. We arrived and checked in at 11:00 PM.

Right off a busy interstate, it is a quaint little place. I like that it has that rustic look and the feel of an old west era, to a degree. Also like the fact that I get to utilize a part of highway history, Route 66.

This is an older hotel but it has a lot of character and nostalgic charm that we enjoyed. Rooms were clean and the bed was good. Our room windows faced Route 66 so it was rather noisy with traffic all night and the air conditioner was rather loud as well. The bathroom had a great shower but the room was so tiny there was no where to put your toiletries. We ate in the restaurant for supper and the burgers and fries were good but nothing remarkable. If you feel newer hotels are lacking in character and charm, stay here. It was a fun stay.

I can’t say a whole lot because I don’t know the area. We were just passing by and needed to stay at a hotel.. one thing I would NOT recommend is Travelodge hotel. That hotel is rundown ghetto looking. Looks like nobody slept there. They might have bedbugs. ETC.