Iron Rail Inn offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli and a terrace.
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Rio Chama - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Edward Sargent Wildlife Management Area - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Heron Lake State Park - 29 min drive - 34.7 km
Getting around
Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) - 96 min drive
Restaurants
Subway - 2 min drive
Rio Chama Coffee And Espresso Bar - 4 min walk
My Mom And Dad's Restaurant - 3 min walk
Santy's Taco Shop - 2 min drive
Fina's Restaurant - 2 min drive
About this property
Iron Rail Inn
Iron Rail Inn offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli and a terrace.
At a glance
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Hotel size
12 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Free daily reception
Snack bar/deli
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Facilities
Terrace
Outdoor furniture
Room amenities
Be entertained
Smart television
Digital TV channels
Streaming services
Home comfort
Heating
Ceiling fan
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
More
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant dining guide
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Iron Rail Inn Hotel
Iron Rail Inn Chama
Iron Rail Inn Hotel Chama
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Iron Rail Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
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 6 minutes' walk from Rio Chama.
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Reviews
Iron Rail Inn Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.4
Cleanliness
8.2
Amenities
9.6
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 30, 2026
Comfortable and Clean - and nice cozy electric heater.
Monique
Monique, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2025
Super nice people & and a wonderful place to stay!
Grant
Grant, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 28, 2026
Room was quaint and spotless, showered with plenty of hot water. Really not much to do in Chama, limited eating establishments. Group of deer walking down main strip, nice photo, well stocked grocery store.
William
William, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2025
Historic building, super comfy bed, wonderful staff
Nerissa
Nerissa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2025
Great room and fantastic bar. Bartender was excellent and great choice of drinks.
Geoffrey
Geoffrey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 30, 2025
The staff eas rccrllent. They were very helpful.
Rooms are clean and co.fy
karen
karen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 2, 2025
Owners are doing a great job on renovations, rooms are comfortable.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2025
Wonderful staff
Anna Belle
Anna Belle, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 6, 2025
Nice people trying to get the property fully renovated…doing a good job so far
Cynthia A
Cynthia A, 1-night trip
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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
Andrew, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2025
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.
Megan
Megan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2025
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.
Tracy
Tracy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2025
Wonderful host/owner overseeing everything! Beautiful rooms, especially the shower. Laid back and relaxing,
Blaine
Blaine, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 8, 2025
Location was great for the Cumbres train ride. All staff members were very friendly and courteous. Rooms are poorly insulated for noise
Olivia P
Olivia P, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2025
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.
Pary
Pary, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2025
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!
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 9, 2025
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.
Diane
Diane, 1-night trip
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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
THOMAS, 1-night trip
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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
Patricia Lee, 2-night trip
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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
Alexander, 2-night trip
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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
Leland, 1-night trip
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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
Lorri, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2026
The room was immaculate, the towels were plentiful and plush, the food is excellent, the vibe is friendly and laid back even when extremely busy, and the service was genuinely friendly and helpful. I'd definitely stay again.
Laura
Laura, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2026
Amazing shower, great food and old time updated atmosphere.