Blue Swallow Motel
Step back in time at the iconic Blue Swallow Motel, a true gem along Route 66 in Tucumcari, New Mexico. With its charming vintage neon sign and nostalgic art deco flair, this historic motor lodge invites travelers to experience the golden age of road tripping. Each room is uniquely decorated, offering a cozy retreat infused with Route 66 history and rustic charm. Embrace the spirit of adventure as you relax by the classic courtyard and savor the stories of the Mother Road, all while enjoying a welcoming atmosphere that keeps visitors coming back for more.
Daniel Hoover
2 months ago"The Blue Swallow is a beautiful motel with a classic theme that feels like walking into a time machine. Offering all the amenities one could want in a modern motel (wi-fi, TV, laundry, microwave, and fridge are all available in either the rooms or the lounge) while also keeping it's classical roots (period appropriate furniture, lighting, and working rotary phones). In addition to waking up to a good cup of coffee being available, the owners also provided good travel advice and recommended another motel in West New Mexico as my next stop for the night which was very helpful. Come for the neon, stay for the hospitality. This place is a labor of love of the owners and it shows."
Roger Riley
2 months ago"Great stop if you like following Route 66. Blue Swallow was owned by the same woman for 40 years, and kept it in 40-50's mode. Hail two years ago knocked out the beautiful neon lighting. It has now been replaced, and is magnificent. Rooms are period style- old rotary dial phone. No community breakfast, but there is coffee and snack bars. Now, Robert is running this place, with lots of stories of the history of this unique lodge."
Charles Cahoon
4 months ago"Had my third stay a few days ago. Still my favorite place to stay on Route 66. Rob and Dawn are excellent, hands on hosts. The neon is great and I always enjoy how other guest come outside after dinner to visit and listen to the music. Rooms are always clean and a true throwback to another era. And Rob makes a great cup of coffee!"
Christopher McKinney
3 months ago"We throughly enjoyed our experience at The Blue Swallow Motel. We were on a two week road trip that involved parts of old Route 66 and some National Parks. Robert and Dawn are doing some amazing things there with the property. The vintage vibe was perfect. We were in room #1. To think about all the souls that have stayed in that room was quite enticing. The hopes and dreams traveling out on the road. To quote Jack Kerouac, "So shut up, live, travel, adventure, bless, and don't be sorry". Thank you Blue Swallow."
нина шефер
3 months ago"This is the best motel we've stayed in on Route 66. Rob and Don were very welcoming and gave us a short and interesting tour of the motel. It has a great movie-like atmosphere, and we'll definitely stay here again when we return to America and plan our future routes through the Blue Swallow. LOVE!!!"
