Ryokan (inn) Ryokan (inn) A is a type of traditional Japanese inn that has existed since the eighth century A.D. during the Keiun period, in which the oldest hotel in the world, Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan, was created in 705 A.D. Another old ryokan called Hōshi Ryokan was founded in 718 A.D and was also known as the world's second oldest hotel. Such inns also served travelers along Japan's highways. They typically feature "tatami"-matted rooms, communal baths, and other public areas where visitors may wear yukata and talk with the owner. Ryokan are difficult to find in Tokyo and other large cities because
El Rey Inn El Rey Inn El Rey Inn is located at 1862 Cerrillos Road in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This inn spans 5 acres and is located near what used to be Route 66. The property includes traditional adobe style buildings surrounded by gardens. When El Rey Inn was opened in 1936, it was named El Rey Court and had 12 rooms. The hotel was built in traditional Northern New Mexico adobe style. The hotel's developer was also responsible for constructing another hotel named El Vado which is located an hour south in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Although these two hotels were built