- The Petrified Forest is one of several attractions around Lupton, Arizona.petrified forest image by Paul Moore from Fotolia.com
Lupton, Arizona, is on the Arizona-New Mexico border along interstate 40 within District 18 of the Navajo Nation. As Lupton has only approximately 950 people, there are no hotels within the town's borders. About 30 minutes away, however, is the city of Gallup, New Mexico, home to several hotels and motels. Numerous attractions surround both Lupton and Gallup, including the Petrified Forest, El Malpais National Monument, and Chaco Culture National Historic Park. - The Hampton Inn Gallup-West boasts of a 24-hour fitness center, business center, and guest laundry facility. Guests can also take advantage of the heated, indoor pool and spa open year-round and the complimentary breakfast and beverage areas. Rooms come equipped with high-speed Internet and a television. As of August, 2010, room rates start around $90 and depend on season and availability.
Hampton Inn Gallup-West
111 Twin Buttes Rd.
Gallup, New Mexico 87301
505-722-7224
hamptoninn.hilton.com - Just 10 miles from Red Rock State Park and Museum, Red Roof Inn Gallup allows one pet and children to stay for free with an adult. Although there is no restaurant attached to the hotel, the staff offers a complimentary continental breakfast, and there is a restaurant within walking distance. The hotel also has a heated outdoor pool and free cable television in every room. Prices begin at about $50 per room for one night as of August, 2010.
Red Roof Inn Gallup
3304 West Highway 66
Gallup, NM 87301
505-722-7765
redroof.com - Hollywood stars and movie crews used the historic El Rancho Hotel as a base from 1940 to 1964. The hotel is now on the National Registry of Historic Places and has changed little since its Hollywood days. El Rancho still offers rustic hotel rooms, a restaurant, and an award-winning bar. The owners provide banquet facilities for special occasions and an outdoor pool open seasonally. Rooms are equipped with high-speed internet and rates range from $80 to $110 as of August, 2010.
El Rancho Hotel
1000 East Highway 66
Gallup, NM 87301
505-863-9311
elranchohotel.com - Like the El Rancho Hotel and the Red Roof Inn, the Best Western Inn & Suites in Gallup is on historic Route 66 and has the usual amenities, including cable television, free high-speed Internet, and a complimentary breakfast. Guests also have access to an on-site fitness center, an indoor heated pool, and an on-site Mexican restaurant. Rooms generally cost between $60 and $80, as of August, 2010, although room rates may be higher during local events.
Best Western Inn & Suites Gallup
3009 West Historic Highway 66
Gallup, New Mexico 87301-6813
505-722-2221
bestwestern.com
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