815 E. Route 66 Blvd, Tucumcari, 88401, United States
#1 of 15 hotels in Tucumcari
Guests' ChoiceBased on 421 hostel reviews
9.6Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 11 June 2024
David
United KingdomIt's like walking back in time. The owerners were so friendly and inviting
An original motel on route 66.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 4 June 2024
Susan
United KingdomAn original Route 66 motel with fantastic murals and neon. The rooms are not large but very authentic. Each room has its own open garage with a table and chairs outside, so great for socialising with other guests or just sitting outside relaxing. Rob and Dawn are excellent hosts with good information about the property and the local area. Tucumcari has an abundance of Route 66 signs, neon and murals. We had an excellent relaxing stay.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Ian
United KingdomI have stayed at the Blue Swallow on previous occasions on my roadtrips around the states. The owners always go above and beyond with each experience.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Joyce
United StatesLoved the nostalgia. A fun place to stay. Met some nice people. Friends we will keep in touch
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Larry
United StatesIt was all good
No breakfast , but good set up
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Sharon
United Kingdomnothng to dislike
Love this quaint motel, its unfussy, basic yet clean, the new owners have not changed anything which keeps it authentic
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Mark
United StatesGreate Route 66 Motel.....Owner knew all of the neat places to visit in the area.....
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Kenneth
United StatesThe manager
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
John
United StatesI miss having a small refrigerator and microwave in the room, although both are svailable in the in-common room.
Back in time comfortable atmosphere. Original forties decor
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Linda
United StatesOnly just a little tight in the room.
The nostalgia of the place.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Leconte
CanadaThe room was small but cozy and comfortable ..we expected the room to be smaller than today's standards. It added to the ambience of years gone by.
For anyone wanting a true Route 66 experience, we recommend a night's stay at the Blue Swallow..the owners Rob and Dawn were excellent hosts, and the decor was so nostalgic.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Richard
FinlandGreat place to stay 😎👍
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Greg
United StatesNA
Very nice motel a throwback in time. Had a small garage attached to the rooms. Very cool. Staff was great and inviting.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
William
United StatesNothing
Everything
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Buy
United StatesThe music
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Alison
United KingdomThe cute 50's vibe but clean and cosy.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Timothy
United StatesThis is not meant as criticism, but know the era of construction. We turned on wall heater as it was cold but it had loud bang heating up. We were fine with no heat on till morning
The owner had enthusiasm for the area and his historic motel. He took great pride in showing the property . You have to realize the era of the construction, which is what we liked.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Deborah
United StatesNice Rt. 66 stay, owners were extremely kind and gave instructions and history of the hotel on arrival.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Francisco
United StatesThe staff was great, condition of the property was impeccable.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Hie
United States...that I couldn't stay longer...
1. Owners - Extremely friendly and helpful for the check in and brief introduction of the property 2. Hotel "Look" - Very well preserved retro decor, murals, cars....etc 3. Room - Clean, comfortable and with lots of original furniture/fixtures in good condition 4. Blue swallow - Beautiful in the day and awesome in the night with the neon light
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 December 2023
Doug
United StatesI didn’t like the fact that I couldn’t stay another night. This is a great motel!
This is a vintage motel with retro appointments the most unique of which is a fully functional rotary dial telephone in the room. Rob and Dawn are awesome owners/hosts. Rob’s special coffee blend is outstanding.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 20 December 2023
Jacqueline
United KingdomThe Blue Swallow is one of the oldest motels still operating on Route 66. It is in beautiful shape thanks to the friendly (new-ish) owners, but at the same time, it is like stepping back into a golden era. Everything is classic from the rooms (smaller than modern chain motel rooms) to the decor, to the carports, to the '50s music playing on the speakers when you arrive. Even the rotary phone in our room really worked. If that is the experience you are going for, you will not be disappointed.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 19 December 2023
Wilkinson
United StatesThe historic preservation is terrific. So much charm. The owners are very warm and friendly and very knowledgeable about the history of the motel and of Route 66.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 17 December 2023
Barbara
United StatesVery retro, the chenille bedspread was like my Grandma’s, the room was very clean and cozy. The owners were awesome. Lots of history learned. Loved it!!
Stayed in December 2023
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