Name: Desert Skies Motel
Address: 1703 West Highway 66, Gallup, Gallup, Gallup, NM 87301, United States of America
Rating: 4

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There are dozens of motels to choose from along Old Route 66 in Gallup, but my wife and I always make it a point to stay at the Desert Skies Motel when vacationing in western New Mexico. I really like the classic Route 66 feel and retro 1950s/60s era architecture of this motel. This is your classic motor hotel that you would find along the highway back in the 50s or 60s before the ubiquitous chain motels came to dominate the landscape. I especially like the awesome neon sign out front and the aqua blue doors on the rooms. Takes you back to a simpler more interesting time. Now, to the facilities: The room and bathroom were clean and well kept. The air conditioning worked well and the water pressure for the shower was good. The beds were clean and comfortable. There is a small refrigerator and microwave oven in the room. The property is quiet and relaxing. Also, the motel is on the main drag in town (Route 66) and is convenient to food and shopping. (Hint: Blake's Lotaburger is right down the street for one of the best green chile cheeseburgers in New Mexico!) In summary, we'll continue to make the Desert Skies our choice of accommodations when in the Gallup area!

Classic Route 66 era motel

The online photos looked OK, but my 1st impression on arrival was that the place is outdated. Things did not improve thereafter. I couldn't get into the room until the manager showed me his special technique  (yank the handle hard, then wrench the key round, hoping it won't break). The next problem came when we tried the fridge; it didn't work and nor did the microwave. The problem was 'just' a power socket failure. By this time we were asking for a different room, but the manager insisted on moving the fridge and microwave across the room. OK, so now they worked, but we no longer had sockets to charge our devices! Further to all that, the toilet lid hinge was broken and the curtains didn't close properly. In short, we would not recommend this motel.

Outdated and poorly maintained

Most disgusting place I have stayed. Filthy, smelly, thermostats didn't work. Smelled really bad. Slept in clothes and shoes due to stained sheets. Left after 3 hrs cause bed like a rock, loud train, mold around door and couldn't breathe. This place should be condemmed.

Don't waste your money

Dirty, moldy, smelly. Slept 4hrs in clothes and shoes only because desperate for sleep. This place should be condemed. Nothing in room worked. Hard bed. Unsafe area. Smoke and sewage smell. It was either cry ir sleep. Dont waste any $ on this place.

Disqusting 

Ice machine didn’t work. No cold water in bathroom sink. Lightbulbs missing in bathroom fixture. No stopper in tube-wouldn’t even take a shower here. Air conditioner sounded like a plane taking off. Screens ripped-couldn’t open windows for much needed fresh air. Windows filthy. Drapes falling off rod. Old mattresses left outside. Sink thrown in  planter box. Thought it would be fun to stay at an old Route 66 Motel—WRONG with this one. Don’t waste your hard earned money.

Bad Night

Do not stay here. The owner wants only cash. Which should have been the first red flag! This motel should not be on any web find. Got into the room very bad smell. The air conditioner didn't work. Spent a whole 2 minutes in this hell hole! We try to give our business to small business owners. This was the worst 59.00 spent. Again be advised do not stay here. Would not refund our mone

A real crap hole!

Awful and disgusting!!!!!! We paid our stay just arrived, went to the room and surprise! A disgusting and dusty hole!!! As if it would not have been cleaned in 5 years..smelly, dusty, dirty.. disgusting bed sheets and pillow. After 2 minutes in the room, we complained in the reception about the standard and dirt. We have been told that not refunds are done, which was also writen in capital leters as I am pretty sure I am not the first one. Finally we left and paid for another motel for the same price which was clean. There are plenty of motels around, do not bother with this disgusting one!

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