Is parking offered on site at Iron Rail Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Iron Rail Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Iron Rail Inn and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad (2-min walk).

Are there restaurants at or near Iron Rail Inn?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Iron Rail Inn like?

Iron Rail Inn is a short 2-minute walk from Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad and 4 minutes' walk from Eleanor Daggett Library.

Iron Rail Inn, Chama: Hotel Reviews, Rooms & Prices

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 16, 2025

Newly remodeled and super nice.

Denise, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 28, 2025

Nice

Julie, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 2, 2025

Owners are doing a great job on renovations, rooms are comfortable.

Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 10, 2025

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.

Andrew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 20, 2025

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.

Nick, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 5, 2025

We stayed 2 nights here while riding the train. Very rustic but so charming. Very clean and service was excellent. Highly recommend.

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 26, 2025

Still some work to be done as stayed during soft opening, but overall excellent experience- will be back

James, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 6, 2025

Nice people trying to get the property fully renovated…doing a good job so far

Cynthia A, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oct 13, 2025

Only downside was I was looking forward to eating in the restaurant but it was closed due to wedding party. I was told I could still order food at the bar, but then after getting a menu, was told that wouldn't be so. Only thing open on Sunday evening to eat was a substandard Subway, lol.

Russell, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 21, 2025

Rustic look and feel to it but the modern renovations to complement the look.

R M, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 9, 2025

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.

Arthur, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 22, 2025

Clean, cute, new

Zita, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Oct 13, 2025

I booked a double room on the second floor photo had 2 double/queen beds , but when we arrived we had 2 bunk beds. Not what we had booked or expected. I wishe they would have let me know the room they were going to put us in had bunk beds. The hotel was nice the staff was nice..but bunk beds.come on. Other rooms on the same floor had what i had expected..2 double/queen beds. And no discount or break for taki g the bunk bed room??? Really.

Kory, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Jun 18, 2025

The propert appeared to be complete online, but wasn’t quite complete yet…other than that I think it will be a nice place when complete.

Matthew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 12, 2025

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.

John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 7, 2025

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.

THOMAS, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 7, 2025

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!

Patricia Lee, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Jun 28, 2025

No air. Conditioning smelled like smoke

Jill, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 29, 2025

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.

Alexander, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 21, 2025

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.

Leland, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 8, 2025

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.

Lorri, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Jul 24, 2025

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.

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.

Mary, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Jun 17, 2025

From the get go,my reservation was a problem I was given the wrong room. The hotel is still in the renovation stage. The front desk person had to find me a room,I was given a two bed two bath room only one problem one bath had no toilet. The room was on the first floor and it didn't have curtains on the windows. The final kicker was there WI-FI was not working so the television didn't work. The whole stay there was a DISASTER. The bar will not be open until July 4th maybe.

Lawrence, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 19, 2025

Charming old hotel but expect old hotel quirks like slanted floors, small rooms and small beds that squeak! They've done a nice job restoring it.

Michele, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 17, 2025

Alisha, 1-night trip

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