Sunset Motel♡

Wow, just wow !

10.0

We were on a 21 day road trip and this was the best place we stayed. It was better than all of the Best Westerns, Days Inn and a few independents we stayed at. Parking right at the door, good heater, good bathroom with two sink areas. Nice carpet, great weather stripping on the door. Light and bright old fashioned decor, good sized room with a nice table to eat or work at. The only thing I hope they improve would be the size of the TV. Breakfast bag included a muffin and a very tasty bear claw. There are coffee pods in the room. This motel is family owned for generations. It was also the cleanest place we stayed. Just a super nice place and very reasonable.

A genuine vintage motor court on Route 66

8.0

My husband and I were travelling across country and wanted to stay in vintage lodging along Route 66. We chose the Sunset Motel, and we were not disappointed! The property is in a “L”-shaped motor court design and was opened in 1959. The original motor court has been maintained, with attractive landscaping and many art pieces evocative of Route 66. Attention has been paid to the property’s original appearance, and vintage elements have been kept and lovingly maintained (e.g., paneling in the rooms, the tile bathroom and sink, and the mid-century furniture and lamps). At the same time, necessary modern elements have been incorporated (the individual heating/cooling unit for the room [“mini-split”], modern TV, microwave and fridge, and low-flow toilet) which all worked well. There are charging stations for EVs in the central parking area. We especially appreciated the thoughtful elements like the rubber duck in the bathroom, Peet’s coffee for our coffeemaker, and chocolate kisses on the nightstand. There are plenty of bed linens (including extra blankets) and towels and washcloths for the bathroom. Our room had a nice set-up, with a sink in the bathroom as well as second one in the adjacent vanity area. The water pressure was a little low, and the temperature control for the shower was fairly touchy, but the plumbing was otherwise functional. The beds had very soft mattresses, which were great for my husband but not firm enough for me. The motel’s cinderblock construction kept our room quiet despite being right on Route 66 (just off I-40), and we didn’t notice any highway noise. The TV’s operation took some figuring out; choosing “menu” on the remote finally gave us instructions for the system. The operation of the room’s heating and cooling unit was also somewhat confusing, despite instructions posted next to the remote on the wall. It would be nice if the proprietors could provide simple instructions in the room or on the website regarding details for guests (e.g., how to get ice, operation of the TV and HVAC system). We know that extremes of temperature can occur in this area of the country; we stayed here during a temperate time and were comfortable, but we cannot fully comment on how effective the heating/cooling system would be for any given room mid-summer or in the dead of winter. All the exterior walls appear freshly painted, and the central parking area is clean and well-lit. The motel has easy access to local restaurants (be aware that all dining establishments in town close between 8 and 9 pm). Also be aware that, while travel sites state that the motel offers a “free breakfast,” the hotel’s website does not state this. Guests are provided with a gift bag with 1 pastry and 1 clementine per person, and there are coffee and tea available in the room. If you are looking for a genuine vintage motel on Route 66, we recommend the Sunset Motel!

Hospitality at its finest!

10.0

I believe we were checked in by the owner, she was absolutely sweet and hospitable! She checked us in and sent us to our room with a delightful carry out breakfast for the morning. The breakfast was bakery, muffins and little cutes ( mini tangerines) The room had a cute little rubber duckie at the tub, a nostalgic clock and clean, inviting feeling to it. The hotel is at an easy location just off hwy 40 a bit. Quiet, tucked away from traffic noise yet easy enough to get back on the road again. Thank you for the wonderful stay and special little touches you’ve added to make it such a friendly stay! We will definitely stay again when passing through for a night stay over

The perfect stopover!

10.0

The motel is immaculately retro. Every aspect was perfect. We were given a continental breakfast to enjoy in the morning. Don’t forget to say hi to the rubber ducky on the bathtub. We would highly recommend this motel. We will be back.

Guest review

10.0

An overnight stay on the way west. This is the only motel in 2400 miles of historic Route 66 that is still run by the family who built it. Their commitment to your comfort is as good as you'll find. A good alternative to staying in Albuquerque if that is not your ultimate destination.

Guest review

10.0

Nice stop. Clean and comfy. Not much walkable around the area.