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Iron Rail Inn

2.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Upstairs Standard Double Room
Exterior
Reception
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

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501 Terrace Ave, Chama, NM, 87520
  • Place, Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Eleanor Daggett Library
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rio Chama
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Upstairs Standard Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Trundle Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Chama

With a stay at Iron Rail Inn in Chama, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Chama Church of Christ and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Eleanor Daggett Library.

What's nearby

  • Chama Church of Christ - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Eleanor Daggett Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rio Chama - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Edward Sargent Wildlife Management Area - 2 min drive - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rio Chama Coffee And Espresso Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fina's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Elk Horn Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Santy's Taco Shop - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Iron Rail Inn

Hotel with free parking, steps from Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
Iron Rail Inn offers 12 accommodations with hair dryers and ceiling fans. Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Chama hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 12 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Iron Rail Inn has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 1-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Iron Rail Inn Hotel
Iron Rail Inn Chama
Iron Rail Inn Hotel Chama

Reviews

Iron Rail Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 83 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great! Great mix of old world charm and modern updates where needed most.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Overall great, one minor hiccup

We were there for the grand opening. The door lock was a challenge to use. The bed was not made when we checked in. I just made the bed and went on to a great stay. That was an issue, but not a dealbreaker. We liked this hotel a lot. Restaurants close early in Chama. We would go back. I think this place is going to be very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My aunt used to own this hotel many moons ago so i was so excited to stay the weekend. It has been beautifully remodeled . I loved everything about it. If my aunt were still alive she would be so thrilled to see it and its potential. I hope this place does well. I will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This building has a tie-in to the original construction of the Cumbres & Toltec railroad. It has recently been refurbished with modern facilities but still has that 1800's feeling. Would highly recommend it for its location and history.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful restoration of a classic property, without losing any of its character and charm. The management were friendly and very hospitable. A gem!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed 2 nights here while riding the train. Very rustic but so charming. Very clean and service was excellent. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Grand opening, quaint older building, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ambrosia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely hotel settled conveniently across from the Cumbres and Toltec railroad station. It’s brand new, but renovated with much of the 1905-1920s features from the old building. Comfortable beds, and lovely updated bathrooms (with soft towels!) Beautiful! We were lucky to experience their restaurant’s soft opening! Yummy food featuring southwest flavor. The bar is gorgeous and stocked. We took a beautiful walk around the sweet little town of Chama afterward. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blaine

Wonderful host/owner overseeing everything! Beautiful rooms, especially the shower. Laid back and relaxing,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Mary

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nightmare Stay

Our stay was primarily to ride the train that is located across the street. Our room had no window coverings, requested because we were located facing the parking area. This local is under some type of renovation There were no amenities, one single chair, no mirrors, no hangers in closet, no hair dryer, no air only small ceiling fan, and unable to open windows for air. It was stuffy and hot. 2nd night there was a power outage at 6:30 PM. The bathroom was the saving grace for this room. Nice shower. Unable to recommend this hotel for a stay The gentleman did assist us by coming 2x times to help with a makeshift curtain with bending rods, as it fell because rod was bent.
Closet with no hangers
Small table no mirror
Only chair, my husband who is frail used it. I sat on the floor
Makeshift curtain. Room had no permanent window coverings coverings.Our room faced parking area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a renewed historic hotel located near the Chama train ride. The effort put into renovation is very evident. It has an authentic old west charm without being too rustic. The room we had was nice and clean with modern amenities for the most part. There was no AC but at that altitude we were comfortable with the window open. A word of warning, Go for the larger rooms. We booked late because we had not planned to spend an extra night in Chama but the train ride is a day long adventure. As a result we took the available room #206. It is very small to the poin of being cramped. Overall though I would be happy to stay there again, jut not in #206.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hoping this property does well, it’s got all the charm, and an easy walk to most things in town. One of the more interesting properties I’ve stayed at.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old hotel being beautifully restored. Reminds me of the Wolf Creek Inn in Wolf Creek OR (where I lived as a kid). Wonderful people in the process of a continuing major renovation. Nicely appointed with 19th charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia Lee, Albuquerque

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Iron Rail Inn was close to train station which was exceptionally convenient. Our staff was exceptional, and service was 5++. Although, the Iron Rail Inn was still under some construction due to renovations over the last year, the facility and rooms were very nice. The Showers were 5 star and the sinks were enamel with sewing machine bases and furnishings throughout were antique looking. The BEST happy HOUR in Chama....drinks were so reasonable and the specialty flavors: wow! Loved LEA, the owner, staff and the construction team as well. All were just so pleasant and went the extra to insure our stay was memorable, including the extra Fourth of July Decor for our Chama Elks across the street put together by the construction crew. We will be back again next year for the final Ribbon Cutting and to check on updates with the Inn!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS, ALEXANDRIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a historic property that is being lovingly renovated. We enjoy these types of hotels creaky floors and all. We met the owners and heard about plans. Quite a different experience than a big chain property. There’s a small bar in the lobby and they will have restaurant once the new kitchen is finished. Room was good sized and. The bathroom had been redone. Bed was comfortable. If you’re in Chama for the train (isn’t everyone?), it’s right across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice people trying to get the property fully renovated…doing a good job so far
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025