Visiting in person is exactly as you'd expect from what you've seen online. It beautiful, clean,…read morewell maintained and satisfying to look at. We didn't stay as we were just passing thru on our Chicago to Santa Monica Route 66 journey, but we still felt very satisfied having stopped to get our Passport stamp. It is definitely a must-see.

What an absolutely delightful stay! Pulling into the lot and seeing people outside their rooms,…read morechatting and connecting, felt like a step back in time. Walking into the lobby and being warmly greeted by Rob made it even more special! The room was spotless and beautifully restored with such thoughtful touches. We especially loved FaceTiming the grands using the "old-time" wall phone--they got such a kick out of seeing and hearing us on a phone that plugged into the wall! The entire Blue Swallow experience captured a sense of nostalgia while still being incredibly comfortable. Thank you, Rob and Dawn, for your passion and joy in creating such a truly 5-star stay!

After a long day of business and crossing several state lines, we ended up in Tucumcari New Mexico…read moreand found our way to the Roadrunner Lodge. It came recommended from the blue swallow Motel which was full for that night. It's along Route 66 and with the Centennial celebration coming up soon, it was wonderful to be able to see this motel in its updated glory. The Roadrunner Lodge is considered mid-century modern. The room was nicely decorated and created the feel of going back in time. Very well kept with some nice updates, while staying true to the theme of a bygone era. Tucumcari was once considered a little Las Vegas because of all of its neon signs. A lot of the businesses have kept some of those neon signs alive, which makes it beautiful to drive through at night. The owner of the Roadrunner Lodge has a passion for keeping those neon signs lit and active in his community. There is not a coffee maker in the room, but there is a nice coffee station with breakfast treats in the front office in the morning. This was a fun and pleasant stay and I would recommend this motel, especially for anyone with nostalgia of Route 66.

This is one of the cleanest motels we've ever stayed in. A true throw back to the 50-60's on Route…read more66. Very clean, very comfortable. Highly recommend!

We stopped in Tucamcari on the way to Kansas.. The stay here was ok, would have expected better for…read moreit being a fairfield, but it was decent.. The staff were friendly during check in.. That does count when you walk in tired from the road and want to get to your room quickly.. Its conveniently located next to a truck stop for easy access to drinks and snacks.. The bed wasn't the most comfortable for a king bed and the pillows smelled - well not fresh.. The towels were thin and rough.. And the water pressure in our shower was like showering in a drinking fountain.. The breakfast in the lobby was actually pretty good and so was the coffee.. If I could do 3 1/2 stars I would have..

Well we stayed here again because it is very convenient. We…read morewere upgraded to a suite and it was very nice. This time the bed was ok. The room was very clean. But..again we were awakened by the strong POT smell at 4:00 this time. It was so strong. It make it hard to breathe. This time we decided not to ever stay here again. It's a shame because it is a pretty good hotel. But, they don't care if you tell them about the pot in their hotel. I know, it is a smoke free facility. That's what they say.

Stayed in a pet-friendly room after a 16 hour slog across the interstate. Bed was perfect, water…read morepressure was excellent and there's a pet area on the north side of the building adjacent to the stairwell, allowing you to egress your pets without using the main lobby! Can recommend!

We are booked for 5 days and this was our first night here. We have the executive king room. Bed is…read morecomfortable and the sofa is a nice plus. There's also a mini fridge and microwave. The continental breakfast was bad. Coffee was very weak. Omelets were eggs w nacho cheese type cheese. Sausage was thin and dry. The plastic utensils are the flimsy of flimsiness...cheap. Come on La Quinta you can do better for your customers! P.S. The Best Western across the parking lot has an awesome breakfast selection with green chili gravy and awesome dark roast coffee. I've also requested a luggage stand and still no response. Definitely room for improvement overall.

This motel is perfect for a long road trip. It is clean,…read morequiet, and has a charm that is hard to find and replicate. An older gentleman held a room for my mother, myself AND our cat (that's right, it is pet friendly) I highly recommend if you need a place off of route 66

We had driven over 600 miles eastbound and the weather had been quite cold for this time of year…read more That probably explains why we didn't have any bugs on our windshield. We got to town and it had warmed up to a very pleasant 70 degrees. We got a room and we were casually unloading our PU for the night. We left the room door open while we were carrying in our stuff. We were in no hurry to unload, and the room could stand a bit of airing out. The owner showed up at our door and informed us he wanted us to keep our door shut because of bugs. He reaches into the room, grabbed the door handle, and slammed the door shut. With us standing right there!! There are too many other decent motels in this town (and cheaper) to put up with that crap!

My mother, my daughter, and I literally got trespassed because the woman from Alaska who was at the…read morefront desk didn't want to do her job. Let me explain. A timeline of events: -My 3 year old pees the bed overnight. Womp womp. -We have breakfast, put the little door hanger that says, "Please make up the room!" and leave to visit family. -We get back, find the door hanger gone, and the room in exactly the state it was in when we left, pee blankets in all -I call the front desk to let them know we needed new bedding. The older lady who checked me in (who was terse and impatient with the non-English speaking father whose son needed to translate for him) told me she'd let housekeeping know. -Some hours later, I go to the front desk to inquire about the bedding. I plan on just getting the stuff and doing it myself, clearly they're understaffed (GM - that's on you!). I wait in line, my daughter grabs a cookie. All is right with the world. -Upon telling Alaska the situation and that we'd been waiting hours for new bedding, which I was happy to put on myself, she told me well, it's already been done; she heard the Older Frustrated Woman talking with the head of housekeeping who said they had gone to ask the guest if they needed new sheets, and gave them some towels (maybe, but not to us!) I assured her, I had been in the room all afternoon. No housekeeping. -She then tells me to sit and wait (longer) while she helps the woman in line after me because (paraphrase), "If you don't, I won't remember LOL!" I ask if she can just write it down so I can go back to the room. She then huffs, tells me I'm just going to have to follow her while she gets me the sheets. -She storms off to get the bedding. I wait near my room. When she gets nearby, she hands me a garbage bag. Says I'm going to have to strip the bedding and put it in there and then she'll give me the new sheets - "It's policy!" GM, if that's your policy, it sucks. -I come back out and realize she didn't get me a mattress pad. Let me reiterate, my daughter peed in the bed. Need a new one of those. She lies, saying, "Oh, well... I wouldn't even begin to know where to get one..." I ask if she could call housekeeping. She pauses. "Ugh, Jesus Christ..." and storms off again. When she gets back to me, I tell her I'm sorry if she's having a bad day. -We realize she didn't give us blankets. My mother goes to ask for one. Alaska escalates almost immediately. A shouting match begins, and the lady calls the cops (who have NOTHING better to do) to come and trespass us. -We leave peacefully, apologizing to the cops for this woman wasting their time. Anyway. Thanks for coming to my TED talk. I've been to this hotel over a dozen times to visit family and for work. I hate giving it a one star; the facilities are always clean, the breakfast is always good (that chile sauce they have is GREAT), and until this visit the staff have always been extremely friendly and welcoming. Just don't ask for a blanket.

We were driving a long day headed from NV to FL on a work trip and I have my dog. The fee was only…read more$15!! They have a pet walking area and the hotel was so nice and clean. Water for my bottle in the fitness room and a yummy breakfast. The woman working the breakfast made me laugh down and was so helpful. The bearded man at the front desk was so nice and hooked me up with a toothbrush and some silverware I needed and doggie waste bag when the outside thing was out of them. The beds are nice and firm with fresh smelling linens, and rooms were super clean. They had little recycling wastebaskets next to the regular wastebasket. I also have to mention how fast the wifi was uploading some work videos. Great place and saw lots of dogs! I would definitely stay here again.

Sometimes a place is more than just somewhere to sleep, and that's exactly how we felt about the…read moreMotel Safari in Tucumcari. After hours on I-40, we pulled in hoping for a clean room and a good night's sleep. Instead, we found one of the cutest little Route 66 motels we've stayed in. The orange and teal colors, the retro vibe, the beautifully crafted property...it all has so much personality. You can tell this isn't just another motel. It's a place that people genuinely care about. The woman at check-in was incredibly friendly, and opening the door to a room that was already perfectly cool, with oldies playing and Turner Classic Movies tuned on the TV, honestly made us grin. It felt like stepping into a different era in the best possible way. Then there are the practical things: the room was unbelievably clean, the beds were cozy, the sheets were soft, the A/C worked perfectly, and OH MY GOODNESS...the water pressure! After a long day on the road, that shower was glorious. Being able to back the car right up to our door was convenient, the property was peaceful and quiet all night, and we felt completely comfortable and safe. There are plenty of places to stay in Tucumcari. This is one we'll actually remember. We left saying, "Yep...next time we're staying here again.

Motel Safari was the highlight of my entire trip on Route 66! A beautiful building right on the…read morehistoric road, in Tucumcari, New Mexico. Known as the inspiration for "Radiator Springs" in the Disney movie Cars, it was an incredible stop to the heart of the mother road. The owner Rich was so kind and personable. He made us feel right at home especially from New York! He gave us a whole introduction about the history of the motel, recommendations for local places around, his favorite spots to eat, and how everything works in the motel! The rooms are SPECTACTULAR! Absolutely spotless and pristine, decorated in a vibrant orange, blue and cream color. Everything looked and felt like you were stuck in the 50s. There was even a radio that had a dial, only playing 50s and 60s music. You park right outside of your motel door, with a key to get inside. Super easy process and easy to see when you get there! There is a dead bolt and chain to lock the room as well. An absolutely wonderful stay on the heart of Route 66! Would love to come back and stay longer and try more!

NO ELEVATOR!! This place was actually a dump. The TV didn't work properly and they told me it would…read morebe at least a half an hour before they could send somebody up to look at it. Everything was old and outdated. We did not bother to stay for the free breakfast.

This obviously isn't a luxury spot but for my family, staying overnight while traveling it…read moreabsolutely did the job. Service was good. In need of updating and cosmetics but it was clean and comfortable! I would stay here again.

Ray, the night clerk, is the man! Awesome hospitality. 5 out of 5 stars. Not all heroes wear capes…read more Give this man a raise.

Definitely a NO for me! It was dirty & had bed bugs! The carpet was funky. We had to leave. The…read morerestrooms next to the breakfast area are locked. Breakfast was cheap cereal. The hotel staff seemed very unfriendly. We overheard them talking rudely to a customer that walked in. So I would NEVER consider stopping here again.

Overall, pretty good. Definitely a good bang for the buck. I was traveling with 3 dogs (because I'm…read morecrazy, haha) and the reviews for the most part seemed descent enough and the price couldn't be beat - don't see $60 rooms these days really.... And the pet fee was only $10 per pet. The room was nicely kept. It's an older place, but it was clean and descent. Had a fridge and microwave which was nice. Only thing, they need to get some new towels. The hand towel I used first was almost worn through.... That would be my main and only real issue. It was exactly what it seemed to be and just what I needed after a long day on the road, before another long day on the road - with a bunch of fur babies! Oh! And they let you have a free post card to mail and they'll stamp it and send it. And give you a free sticker. Off the original Route 66. Very cute touch.... Feels old school.

Not bad, clean room and quiet place for a good night sleep after a long drive. The reception,…read moreperhaps the boss is a nice person.