Nestled in the heart of Chama, New Mexico, The Iron Rail Inn stands directly opposite the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad depot. Our building has welcomed passengers, rail workers, and adventurers for more than a century. After a meticulous top-to-bottom renovation completed in 2025, the inn now pairs authentic railroad‑era character with the comforts modern guests expect.
1890s – The Steam Era
Chama thrives as a vital rail hub for timber, sheep, and coal. The future inn is constructed as crew lodging—simple rooms, sturdy bones, and a front porch facing the tracks.
1950s – Quiet Years
Passenger rail wanes, the building changes hands, and its original charm is hidden beneath quick fixes.
2023–2025 – Full Restoration
Local owners acquire the property and launch a two‑year restoration. Original hardwood floors are uncovered, vintage fixtures rewired, and every guest room receives new tile baths, premium mattresses, and high‑speed fiber internet. The ground floor becomes the Iron Rail Bar & Grill and a cozy lobby coffee bar.
Walk to the train depot, cafés, and downtown shops in under two minutes.
13 unique layouts, no copy‑and‑paste hotel design.
Cool Chama evenings, ceiling fans, operable windows—no stuffy air‑conditioning.
Local staff who know the best hiking trails, fishing holes, and photo angles on the high desert rails.
Hearty New‑Mexican breakfasts, craft beer taps, and live music nights in the Iron Rail Bar & Grill.
Click below to see real‑time availability and book your stay—then let the mountains and the whistle of steam engines welcome you to The Iron Rail Inn.
The Iron Rail Inn occupies a railroad-era structure that has welcomed travelers for well over a century. Recent renovations (completed in 2025) preserved its original woodwork while upgrading every guest room.
Originally built to lodge rail crew and passengers, the building has seen many uses but has always provided hospitality tied to Chama’s steam‑train history.
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The Iron Rail Inn is a lovingly restored 1900s railroad hotel offering 13 unique rooms, on‑site dining, and genuine mountain hospitality—just steps from the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad in Chama, New Mexico.
