815 E Route 66 Blvd
Tucumcari, NM 88401

Excellent opportunity for a couple, family, or corporation to step in and experience high-occupancy, excellent revenue stream from rooms and lobby gift shop, and a quality of life unlike any other business. The Blue Swallow is the most well-known and loved accommodation on all of Historic Route 66. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Blue Swallow Motel is a treasure on Route 66. Established in 1939, the motel is a typical motor court of the era, built with attached garages next to each room. Unique, southwest-vernacular architectural style, and loaded with beautiful neon. Every room has been lovingly preserved and maintained, and feature original furnishings and period decor. A true time capsule that is on any Route 66 traveler's bucket list. Nights under the famous neon lights have been described as "magical", and an experience that is not to be missed. Current owners are looking for the right person or team who will carry on the loving care they have shown for the property and guests. Listed on the book "1,000 Places to See Before You Die", and in almost every guide or book about Route 66 or other vintage travel. Excellent web presence, with a great website and reservation system. More than 8K likes on Facebook. Loyal repeat customers who stay again and again. Highly rated on TripAdvisor and other review sites. Received TripAdvisor's "Traveler's Choice" award six years in a row, and "Certificates of Excellence" for seven years. Owners have invested heavily in improvements to plumbing, electrical, etc. New roof including any necessary structural repairs over rooms and residence in February, 2018. New aggregate parking lot, February 2017. Recent replacement of all concrete pads in front of garages. Owner or manager can live onsite in comfortable residence that has been recently renovated. Residence features 2-bedroom, 2-bath plus large kitchen. Guest rooms feature a variety of sleeping configurations, including single queen beds, two double beds, a "Family Suite" two-room suite with beds for up to five people, and a two-room luxury suite named after long-time owner Lillian Redman. Each room is decorated in period style appropriate to the heyday of Route 66 travel, but with updated, premium amenities and comforts. Completely air-conditioned, excellent wireless internet, cable tv and a guest services room featuring guest laundry, ice machine, microwave, and refrigerator/freezer are among the amenities available to guests. Approximately two acres and includes adjacent former service station that is used as workshop, personal storage, and parking. Some tools, equipment, and many spare parts needed to maintain a historic property are included in the sale. Electric vehicle charging station features two TESLA chargers and one universal electric charger. Sale will include running and driving vintage automobile, a 1957 Hudson Hornet, perfect for display and giving rides to guests. On-site laundry with four washers, four gas dryers, and plenty of storage. Contact owner directly for details, tours, and to present offers and financial qualifications.