I love old motels--and anything "Route 66"--so we went here for my birthday. Best birthday weekend ever. All I wanted was to get out of ABQ, relax, hole-up in a room with my sweetie and play gin rummy and the like. Perfect. That said, we did tour the town (saw the dinosaur museum among other things) and Bill (owner) gave... more

My friend and I recently traveled from Birmingham to New Mexico. The Blue Swallow had been recommended by another friend who had stayed at the motel. The owners, Bill and Teri, have poured themselves and their money into reviving this pre-WWII motel. Each room has a garage but today's cars (even Jane's VW) will fit, so each is now painted... more

Our family had the pleasure of staying at the Blue Swallow this Summer in route to Santa Fe. The hospitality was exceptional and the rooms, while modest in size and decor, are nice and clean. This motor-court style motel is straight out of the movie "Cars" and the town has a wonderful display of neon signs. If you are looking... more

If you are looking for the anonymous sterile comfort of a chain motel, then go find one. However, if you are looking for a great night of rest in a clean room, along with a heaping dose of nostalgia, served up with hospitality and good old-fashioned friendliness, then spend the night at the Blue Swallow. I spent the third night... more

The neon on this motel might be a Route 66 icon but the rooms are nasty. The carpet was filthy and there was a big crack under the front door that let in a band of light. The air freshener was so heavy that you wondered what smell it was supposed to be covering up. The bathroom tile was dirty... more

We didn't know what to expect other than the reviews we had read - and we were pleasantly surprised from the moment of check-in to leaving the next morning. Everything was clean and comfy - we got a good night's sleep after a long day on the road. We enjoyed the murals and the lights, although we were a little... more

I LOVED the Blue Swallow. Oh, it was a dream come true to finally stay there!! I last passed that way in 2007, but they had closed for the winter or something. This time around, I called ahead as I passed through Amarillo, and lo and behold, there was 1 room left that night. I was so thrilled, that I... more

What a wonderful place, definitely a 'must stay' for a Route 66 trip (or any other reason to be "in Tucumcari tonite") Great to be welcomed properly and shown to our room. A little enthuasism goes a long way, what a great place. Remember, this is a genuine Route 66 place, so do not expect King Size beds and power... more

The Blue Swallow Motel is a quintessential rte 66 motel in Tucumcari. The rooms were very clean and welcoming. I was so impressed when we Bill asked if we wanted to see the room. I thought that was great-my husban even asked me if that was normal. I told him no- thats just great customer service! Truly what made our... more