The El Rancho Hotel and Motel was opened in 1937 as a base for movie productions by the brother of film director D.W. Griffith. It was the temporary home for many Hollywood movie stars including Ronald Reagan, Spencer Tracy, Kirk Douglas, Katharine Hepburn and John Wayne!
According to author Russell A. Olsen, “As you enter the historic El Rancho through the stately front entry, you immediately realize this was and still is a special place….During its heyday, the El Rancho Hotel was one of the premier hotels in the entire Southwest and became the place for the Hollywood set to stay when filming in the area. During its glory years, the El Rancho was the definition of luxury and included many amenities that were lacking in other typical tourist hotels of the day. For 50 years, the El Rancho Hotel greeted guests along Route 66 with class and dignity…Luckily for us, this one-of-a-kind hotel once again greets guests with open arms and enjoys the renewed worldwide interest in Route 66 and its landmarks.”
The Hollywood history plays a large part in the charm and attraction of this hotel. It's an historic venue and the decor may seem dated to some, so don't expect a shiny, contemporary experience. This is a hotel/motel that revels in it's vintage status and the glamour of classic Hollywood.
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Ich führe seit vielen Jahren RT66 Reisen durch.
In diesem Hotel ist sehr vieles noch echt und alt wie zur echten RT66 Zeit.
Alle Zimmer sind mit den Namen von Filmschauspielern versehen.
Die Eingangshalle ist einmalig, das Restaurant ist etwas klein geraten hätte aber auch noch grosse Sääle die benutzt werden könnten.
Der interne Laden um Erinnerungen zu kaufen hat sehr grosse Auswahl.
Ich kann dieses Hotel 100%-ig weiter empfehlen, SUPER
Martin Lehmann, Thun usatours.ch