Iron Rail Inn

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

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Terrace/patio
Upstairs Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Located close to Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, Iron Rail Inn provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Upstairs Standard Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

Classic Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Classic Room

Highlights

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

Classic Room

Highlights

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

Comfort Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
501 Terrace Ave, Chama, NM, 87520

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
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fina's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Elk Horn Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chama Grill - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Iron Rail Inn

Hotel near Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
You can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at Iron Rail Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at Iron Rail Inn offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 1-inch Smart TVs with streaming services and digital channels

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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 transportation

  • 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 elevator

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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Iron Rail Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Iron Rail Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Iron Rail Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Iron Rail Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Iron Rail Inn located?

Situated in Chama, this hotel is steps from Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad.

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Reviews

Iron Rail Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 71 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice people & and a wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nerissa

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic building, super comfy bed, wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and fantastic bar. Bartender was excellent and great choice of drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and staff great. Close to railroad station
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Wilmer A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna Belle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We travelled to Chama so we could ride the Cumbres Toltec train and chose to spend the night before at the Iron Rail Inn for thematic purposes and because of the easy access to the train station. We arrived late but the hotel staff were very considerate and helped make check-in super convenient. Overall, the room was clean, quiet, and cozy and we look forward to staying here again for future visits to Chama.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sam

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. Cute place all newly renovated. Had a bar and small restaurant with a petit menu but food was delicious. We stayed 2 nights to ride the train. Depot was directly across the street. Staff were all super friendly and helpful. Had awesome rainfall shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Olivia P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location was great for the Cumbres train ride. All staff members were very friendly and courteous. Rooms are poorly insulated for noise
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

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

Robert

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

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

glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here right after the remodel. So the bar and food was not an option yet. Will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

R M

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rustic look and feel to it but the modern renovations to complement the look.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

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

Zita

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

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not much parking when full
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was recently renovated. It is verybcomfortablen and clean while maintaining a lot of its rustic charm. Floors are squeaky, but freshly finished and clean. The bathroom had modern finishes. The syaff was wonderful, friendly and helpful. Its nice that they have a restruant on site and the food was very good except the menu was a bit limited and service was a bit slow. Overall a wonderful experience in Chama and couldnt be more convenient to the railroad. Highly recommend this for single travelers if couples.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025