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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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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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room

Highlights

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

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Classic Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Located in Chama, Iron Rail Inn is in the mountains. Don't miss out on a visit to Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad.
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501 Terrace Ave, Chama, NM, 87520

What's nearby

  • Chama Church of Christ - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Eleanor Daggett Library - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rio Chama - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Edward Sargent Wildlife Management Area - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles

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
  • ‪My Mom And Dad's Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 does it cost to stay at Iron Rail Inn?

As of Jan 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Iron Rail Inn on Jan 18, 2026 start from $121.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

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

8.8

Excellent

9.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 89 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

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff eas rccrllent. They were very helpful. Rooms are clean and co.fy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

Anna Belle

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A pleasant bit of history with modern conveniences

Historic building nicely restored. Includes a small bar and dining area. Food menu still being developed, mainly sandwiches at the moment but nicely done. Staff is friendly and attentive. The room was clean and comfortable. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

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

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

Blaine

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

10/10 Excellent

Pary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is full of charm, including creaky wood floors. Breakfast isn't served, but the lunch-dinner menu is varied and the food is good. Excellent house margaritas! Staff is super friendly. Conveniently located across the main street from the railyards, if you're going to take the Cumbres & Toltec historical train. All guests followed the hotel's quiet hours rules, at least while I was there, even though at the end of the hall on the second floor, where my room was, there was a pool table and a big-screen TV showing a football game.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Restaurant was good, but too busy and not enough staff. The staff run the restaurant, bar tend, serve, clean tables, and check people into their rooms! To enter your room, the restaurant is literally in the same space. Floors really cool, as they seem original, but creeky and we were afraid to move and create too much noise for other guests. The room was nice- redone and the shower was spectacular. However, deep cleaning leaves a lot to be desired. Overall a good night sleep to get to Cumbre and Toltectrain ride.for a one-night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

THOMAS

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

Patricia Lee

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

Alexander

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

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

Lorri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful renovation, but a few issues

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was small but pretty. They’ve done a lovely job restoring this hotel. On the down side, our first night there, there were some inebriated guests making noise in the upstairs common room until almost 1 a.m. There’s no management on the property at that point so no one was handling the situation. The doors, which are gorgeous, don’t seal the door, they’ve been cut down at some point, so noise is loud and makes it seem like everything is right outside your door. It also lets the light in the hallway bleed into your room, making it feel like there’s a nightlight on. Bring a sleep mask if that’s an issue for you. My other complaint is coffee in the morning. You have to go to the lobby for it but it’s not brewed until after 8 or so and there were no pods for the single cup coffee maker.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic place to stay in Chama!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay here...cute place , friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Newly remodeled and super nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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