Route 66: 5 legendary hotels to stay in

Situated at an altitude of over 2000 metres, between the mountains of New Mexico, La Fonda Hotel is a must-see address in Santa Fe, the oldest city in the United States. In this sense, La Fonda Hotel is certainly the oldest hotel in the USA.

As well as its historical interest, the Fonda On The Plaza is a great place to stay, with its typical New Mexico decor and traditional architecture.

Facilities include a gym, business centre and meeting rooms. There is also an on-site restaurant and bar. The highlight of the show is the hotel spa.

If the state of New Mexico has caught your eye and you'd like to stay a few days longer, El Rancho Hotel and Motel is the ideal place to stay. It has been welcoming travellers along the legendary Route 66 for over half a century.

Staying at the El Rancho Hotel is like immersing yourself in the golden age of cinema. The walls of its lobby are covered with dozens of autographed portraits of the greatest film stars of the twentieth century.

We go there to be at the side of these great names of the cinema, but not only. What you really appreciate is the cosy, warm atmosphere of the hotel, which is essentially made of raw materials such as brick, cut stone and wood. Special mention should be made of the hotel's masterly lobby, which is bathed in a warm atmosphere framed by dark wood and wide exposed beams.

Let's continue walking in the footsteps of some of America's biggest stars, heading for the Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven, which claims to have played host to the one and only.... Elvis Presley. It's impossible to miss this information, as it's on the roadside sign.

The Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven is a 1950s-themed hotel. It offers pleasant rooms with quality bedding and vintage decor that takes us back in time.

One of the hotel's strong points is its swimming pool and jacuzzi reserved for hotel guests. They offer a very pleasant moment of relaxation after a day on the road.

This Missouri State hotel is a great place to stay in the area and is a favorite of many travelers. The Wagon Wheel Motel, Café and Station in Cuba, Missouri is a restored 19-room historic motel on Route 66.

The establishment first opened its doors as a café in 1936, before developing into a motel. It has been possible to sleep here since 1938. The Wagon Wheel Motel has just 19 rooms, all of which were restored in 2010 by a Missouri resident.

Listed on the register of historic buildings, the motel's restorations have been carried out with great attention to detail. as part of the effort to restore the site to its original architectural appearance.

The Historic Route 66 Motel is the motel par excellence located in one of the most emblematic towns on Route 66, Seligman. It's impossible for a town on Scenic Route 66 not to have a motel worthy of the name.

This motel is perfectly in tune with the decor of the 50s. The colourful walls of the rooms are reminiscent of the paintings in American diners.

As well as being decorated down to the last detail, this establishment is perfect for a family stay, as double rooms can be booked for up to 4 people.