This is just a fun place to experience.....different than any other motel you'll stay at. I think the setting puts everybody into a real laid back mode. Each room has its own patio chairs and table outside in front and neighbors tend to visit with each other and the owners. The building is extremely unique with garages incorporated into the... More

Nobody should travel Route 66 without staying at the Blue Swallow at least once! There are many vintage motels on the route that are clean and redone to modern standards. This one is a whole different experience! The old 1930's garages are still there (with murals painted inside); classic cars in the driveway; all the neon working; vintage furniture in... More

From the very first hello to the last goodbye our visit at the Blue Swallow Motel was a real treat. The owners were very kind,helpful and entertaining. They even brought us real wine glasses when they realized we were going to drink out of plastic cups! The rooms were the cleanest we have been in in a long time. The... More

We stayed at this gorgeous motel as we travelled Route 66. Kevin and Nancy are welcoming, gracious and friendly hosts. The rooms are small, clean and from a bygone age which just adds to the thrill of staying here. Lying in bed we wondered how many people had stayed at this wonderful landmark. The bed was comfy, there is air-con... More

My wife and I are on an 8 to 10 week car trip, from New York, across the country. I researched the trip for several months prior to leaving and, during the research, discovered Tucumcari and the Blue Swallow. When I was very young I would watch the television show Route 66 with George Maharis and Martin Milner and for... More

This was our first night's stop on a recent tour of Route 66 and what a perfect way to begin!! Upon arrival, we were met in the lobby by the owners Nancy and Kevin. They were VERY accomodating as Kevin escorted us to our room to give us a look around. The first thing my wife and I noticed was... More

On our motorcycle tour from LA to Atlanta and following Route 66 as far as possible, we tried to fit a stay at the Blue Swallow into our trip but the itinerary just didn't seem to want to work out. We arrived in Tucumcari in the early afternoon and had originally planned to continue on to Amarillo. We stopped for... More

What a charming place to stay the night! Kevin has a wonderful personalityfor greeting you and is so very charming. He is a welcome sight after a day of driving. He was very helpful with dining suggestions. The Motel is just a fun place. The lights at night are great. The room was very clean and had everything we needed--except... More

The Blue Swallow is a great choice for an overnight while exploring Route 66. The decor is from the hey day of the Mother Road. There was a working TV and an old one for atmosphere. There was also a lamp and non- working phone from the period. We stayed December 30, 2012 in Room 15 and the temperature was... More