El Rancho Hotel, Gallup, New Mexico, is an historic hotel built by the brother of film director D.W. Griffith. It is located on old U.S. Route 66 and became the temporary home for many Hollywood movie stars.It is on the Trails of the Ancients Byway, one of the designated New Mexico Scenic Byways.HistoryIt opened in 1937 as a base for movie productions. Employees were trained by the Fred Harvey Company.With the opening of Interstate 40, the property fell into decline. Armand Ortega bought and restored the property.Famous guestsRonald ReaganJane WymanSpencer TracyKirk DouglasKatharine HepburnJackie CooperJohn Wayne
