815 E Route 66 Blvd
Tucumcari, NM 88401

Back on the market! Their loss may be your gain! Excellent opportunity for a couple, family, or corporation to step in and experience high-occupancy, high traffic, excellent revenue stream from rooms and lobby gift shop, and a quality of life unlike any other business. Your marketing/advertising costs will be ZERO, as the property is listed and featured in books, magazines, guidebooks, TV shows, advertisements, etc. Named by Smithsonian Magazine as "the last, best and friendliest of the old-time motels", 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 since 1993, 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. The building features a unique southwest-vernacular architectural style. Beautiful architectural neon adorns the walls and attracts crowds nightly. Every room has been lovingly preserved and maintained, and features original furnishings and period decor. This is 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 built-in reservation system. Over nine-thousand "likes" on Facebook. Extensive loyal and repeat customer base. #1 rated property on TripAdvisor for over 7 years straight and highly rated on other review sites. Received TripAdvisor's "Traveler's Choice" award six years in a row, "Certificates of Excellence" for seven years, and inducted into the Trip Advisor "Hall of Fame" in 2019. Current owners have invested heavily in improvements to the structural integrity, plumbing, and electrical. New roof including any necessary structural repairs over rooms and residence/lobby in February, 2018. New aggregate parking lot, February 2017. Recent replacement of all concrete pads in front of garages. New high-efficiency Rinnnai tankless water heaters throughout. As the new owner, you won't have to do anything but routine maintenance. Just focus on taking care of the visitors and travelers you will see from around the world every day. 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. On-site laundry with four washers, four dryers, and plenty of storage. Approximately 2 acres, including adjacent former service station (fully remediated and documented) that is used as workshop, personal storage, and parking. Electric vehicle charging station features two TESLA chargers and one universal electric charger. Vintage gas pumps are lighted at night, adding atmosphere and additional photo opportunities for tourists. Some tools, equipment, and many spare parts needed to maintain a historic property are included in the sale. Excellent website and reservation system, with many advance bookings for individuals and groups. Negotiable items include a running and driving vintage automobile, a 1957 Hudson Hornet, perfect for display and giving rides to guests, vintage bicycles, tractor, backblade, and finish mower. Owner may consider partial financing under certain circumstances. Buyer's Agents are encouraged.