Howard Johnson by Wyndham Gallup

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Howard Johnson
7.1 (611 reviews)
2915 W. Historic Hwy. 66 , Gallup , US
+1 505-399-2061

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Retro decor, art and sculptures appreciated
Breakfast generally good and diabetic-friendly
Several reports of friendly/helpful front desk staff
Pleasurable stay for some Route 66 travelers
Cons:
Persistent railroad/train noise at night
Heating/AC failures and HVAC temperature control problems
Dirty/exterior sketchy area and room-floor debris (goatheads)
Maintenance issues: slow toilet flush, roof leak, wrong bed sizes
Aggressive/rude staff behavior and frustrating $100 deposit holds

Categories

Cleanliness
6
Mixed to below-average cleanliness: reports of goathead stickers/stickers in the room, exterior described as dirty and sketchy, though some areas appeared in reasonable repair.
Service
7.5
Mixed service: several reviewers praised friendly, helpful front desk staff, but at least one report described extremely rude behavior and aggressive handling of a deposit—overall uneven but often helpful.
Location
7.8
Convenient location (noted positively by some), but negatively impacted by persistent railroad/train noise at night and a sketchy/dirty exterior in places.
Room Quality
5.8
Room quality mixed: retro decor and aesthetic praised, but multiple functional issues (no heat/AC control, heater cold, slow-flushing toilet, incorrect bed sizes, occasional roof leak in lobby area).
Amenities
6.5
Amenities are inconsistent: breakfast is provided and has diabetic-friendly options (positive), but major negatives include HVAC failures, no cold water in a sink for one guest, and general maintenance issues.
Value for Money
5.5
Perceived poor value by several guests: comments that it is 'not worth the money', issues with room expectations (bed sizes) and deposit holds reduced perceived value.
Food and Beverage
9.3
Food and beverage rated positively overall: breakfast repeatedly described as good or acceptable and inclusive of diabetic-friendly options.
Overall Experience
8.4
Overall mixed but generally positive for guests who enjoyed the retro vibe and decor and would stay again; offset by noise, maintenance problems, and isolated but serious customer-service incidents.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:02

Property Description

Welcome to Gallup Howard Johnson!

Comfortable Accommodations: Our warm colored guest rooms are designed to make you feel at home, featuring a cozy seating area and convenient ironing facilities. The bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer for your convenience.

Delicious Breakfast: Start your day right with our delicious American breakfast served fresh every morning.

Convenient Location: Located within 12 miles of Fire Rock Navajo Casino and Red Rocks State Park, you'll have easy access to popular attractions during your stay.

Book your stay at Gallup Howard Johnson now to experience comfort, convenience, and great hospitality!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ABQ

Location

Guest Reviews

7.1
Based on 611 reviews
Cleanliness: 6
Service: 7.5
Location: 7.8
Room Quality: 5.8
Amenities: 6.5
Value for Money: 5.5
Food and Beverage: 9.3
Overall Experience: 8.4
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MARC • couple • fr
8
2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Michel • couple • us
8
Pros:

acceuil très sympatique, décor original. Chambre très spacieuse. Grand frigo, Micro-ondes. Tables et 2 sièges, cafetière, chauffage. Petit déj. jus de fruits, café, flakes, oeufs, saucisses, pains, bagels, très grande espace et beaucoup de tables et sièges .

Cons:

1er nuit chambre au rez de chaussée près de la route; bruyant ( voitures et trains ) la seconde nuit plus calme . Nous n'avons plus entendu ces bruits ( Probablement le sens du vent!!!)

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Russell • solo_traveller • us
6
Overall, a good choice. Facility was very nice.
Pros:

Breakfast was good. Lots of railroad train noise all night long. Otherwise facility was great.

Cons:

Train traffic all night long.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Lori • extended_group • us
9
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Sherry • couple • us
8
We would stay again
Pros:

We liked the art/statues in the lobby…enjoyed the retro look of the rooms decor.

Cons:

Our toilet was slow to flush.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Christy • family_with_children • us
4
Pros:

Front desk staff was friendly and informative.

Cons:

Pretty rough.... Probably a very cool place in the '80s! No heat or air available in the room. Outside was dirty and very sketchy. Not sure what I expected for the price point. I had stayed at other hotels real close to this one in the past and they're all really bad at this exit.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Robert • family_with_children • us
10
Cool retro vibes
Pros:

The ambiance was unexpectedly nice. We were on a month long Route 66 trip from So. Calif. that extended to the east coast. We stayed at a hotel or motel every night except 4 nights in a condo in Canada. This was one of the most pleasurable stays on our trip. The facilities seemed in good repair, except for a roof leak in the lobby area. I enjoyed the retro feel of the room. I would definitely stay again when in Gallup.

Cons:

Exterior room access. I prefer interior access, but it all worked out fine.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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PIERRE ALAIN • extended_group • fr
8
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Michele • solo_traveller • us
6
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Zeida • couple • us
8
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Louise • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • us
5
Not worth the money! Doesn’t matter how cheap it is.
Pros:

Not much

Cons:

2 small pillows, no cold water at all in the sink, dated. Sink counter top looked like it was going to come off the wall. No control of heater temperature the room was either really hot or really cold. Breakfast was ok. Not great just ok.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Marie and Steve Summers • family_with_children • us
5
Pros:

The only good thing I can say is they had a full breakfast that was diabetic friendly not just sweets & pastries.

Cons:

The hotel was listed to have 2 queen sized beds but when I asked to change it to only 1 king bed after needing to change accommodation because 1 of the 3 members canceled last minute so we didn't need a second bed. The hotel refused to swap the room with 2 beds to 1 king bed. The room they put us in didn't have 2 queen beds it was 2 full beds. I can fit on a queen bed with my husband & still have room for my service dog. The 2 full beds were not big enough. It forced my husband & I to have to sleep in separate beds.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Slobodan • couple • at
10
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Jana • family_with_children • us
6
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Yuval • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Jackson • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

The staff were awesome and helpful.

Cons:

Heater was cold

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • es
6
Caro , viejo .
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

Viejo , cero remodelado , mmm x .

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Tina • solo_traveller • us
10
Great value & cool sculptures
Pros:

The front desk employee was very kind & helpful!

Cons:

We had goatheads (stickers) all over the floor in the room

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee