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Iron Rail Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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501 Terrace Ave, Chama, NM, 87520
  • Place, Chama Church of Christ
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Rio Chama
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Upstairs Standard Single Room

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Upstairs Standard Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Trundle Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room

Classic Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Chama

At Iron Rail Inn, you'll be steps from Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas and a terrace. Other amenities include a free manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Chama hotel include Chama Church of Christ and 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
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Iron Rail Inn also features a terrace, coffee/tea in common area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Chama hotel (fines may apply for smoking in non-smoking areas).

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Iron Rail Inn offers 12 accommodations with a hairdryer and a ceiling fan. Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. 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 on a daily basis.

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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

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Iron Rail Inn?

Yep, Iron Rail Inn has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Iron Rail Inn?

No, Iron Rail Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Iron Rail Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Iron Rail Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Iron Rail Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Iron Rail Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Owners are doing a great job on renovations, rooms are comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morris

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexander, Houston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Participated in the soft opening of the hotel (accidentally). Family owned. Very friendly and helpful staff. Everything is new apart from the antiques used to furnish the rooms (apparently collected over many years before they bought the hotel). Quaint and cozy remake of a prior hotel. Has a. bar (was a work in progress), porch on first (ground) floor and patio on the second floor (with fire pits and comfortable chairs). They will have a small store and small restaurant (which will be a good thing as there are very limited dining options on Mon-Wed in town). Look forward to going back some day and seeing the finished product. Clearly a labor of love and more like a B&B than a chain hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jill

Disliked: Amenities
No air. Conditioning smelled like smoke
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Still some work to be done as stayed during soft opening, but overall excellent experience- will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Zita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, cute, new
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025