Eklund Hotel - Clayton, NM
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member rjmcdonough1
N 36° 27.096 W 103° 11.086
13S E 662672 N 4035570
The Eklund Hotel has been serving customers since Texas cowboys came to town.
Waymark Code: WM14EZW
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 06/25/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
Views: 2

This hotel was built in 1892 of quarried stone. At that time Clayton was a major commercial hub for the local ranchers and it was common to have cowboys shooting up the bar. Times have changed and the focus is now on travelers passing through to some place else. The Eklund continues to provide rooms and the dining room and bar still have their original furnishings. Hotel service actually began in 1894. In 2004 the building was totally renovated and hotel service continues. Room rates have changed from the original $2 to $105 a night.

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Name of the Hotel: Eklund Hotel

Address:
15 Main St. Clayton NM USA 88415


Number of Rooms: 24

Height in floors: 3

Hotel Rating: Unknown

Hotel since: 01/01/1894

Date Building was built: 01/01/1892

First use of building:
Retail space and saloon.


Historic Hotel (Historic Building, National Monument or similar): yes

Urban Hotel (located in a village or town): yes

Mountains Nearby (less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil): no

Beachs Nearby (less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil): no

Historic Place nearby (Unesco or National monument/site less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil): no

Major Pilgrimage Place Nearby (less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil. Consider any religion).: no

Hotel website (if available): [Web Link]

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