That this s---hole is rated #2 in Chama is amazing! This is the kind of place where you watch where you step and what you touch, because you never know what you're going to come across. Admittedly, my standards are high, and I usually stay in four-star places. The previous night, I had stayed in the New Sheridan in Telluride, a first class place. Central Reservations got me a deal for $139 plus tax, and it was amazing. The next night brought me here, and I paid $49. I would have gladly paid another $100 for something a little higher up the ladder. I have to believe better places exist in Chama, and I should have looked harder, even though a lot of the places were fully booked because of a road rally in town. Bring your own shampoo, and if you want more than a sliver of soap, bring that. Go to the High Country, have a good meal, and have enough to drink so that when you get back to this dive, you fall asleep fast and hard.

I stayed at The Hotel in late July while travelling on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. The hotel is in a good location, where you can walk to the train, nearby restaurants, and local shopping. A balcony wih chairs overlooks the railroad yard and depot. The place is not fancy at all, but the room was adequate for my needs, was clean, and it was very reasonably priced. I'd go back there for my next train trip.

Chama is a beautiful, charming and friendly small town, I look forward to revisiting more than anywhere else I have been. The RR hotel, as well as the people that run it, is a true treasuer. The C&T RR is the only tourist RR I have ever wanted to ride more than once, now a yearly trip for me, well worth the 4000 mile drive. I wish I had discovered your town and RR years ago.

The Hotel is nice for a short stay. Older hotel but for price and convenience it was great. Only drawback is the smell of cigarettes when you walk in. I am a non-smoker and only one electrical outlet in the room. There are none in the bathroom for curling irons and blowdryers. Minor inconveniece. Train was awesome.