Sterling & Sage

Hotels
9.4 (145 reviews)
534 Terrace Avenue , Chama , us

Children allowed

Facilities

Terrace
Non-smoking throughout
Designated smoking area
Contactless check-in/check-out

Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful and clean rooms
Great location and helpful staff
Cons:
No microwave in rooms
Mini-fridge was noisy

Categories

Cleanliness
9.58
The room was very clean and beautifully appointed.
Service
9.85
Staff was easy to contact and very helpful during the stay.
Location
9.79
Great location, especially if you are visiting the Cumbres & Toltec railroad.
Room Quality
9.64
Rooms are beautiful and comfortable with great amenities.
Amenities
8.37
Lacks a microwave in each room and other common amenities.
Value for Money
9.33
Overall, a good value considering the quality and experience.
Food and Beverage
8.88
No breakfast provided, but nearby restaurants offer good options.
Overall Experience
9.75
An overall wonderful stay, with many positive aspects outweighing the negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 07:35

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Indulge in a stay at Overlooking Main St - Lofts Sterling & Sage - Lobato, just steps away from the historic Cumbres and Toltec Railroad. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, a TV with cable channels, and cozy bed linen and towels for your comfort.

Scenic Terrace and Free Amenities
Relax and unwind on our terrace overlooking the charming Main St, or stay connected with our complimentary WiFi. Enjoy the convenience of free private parking during your stay with us.

Convenient Location
Located in Chama, our hotel offers easy access to the San Luis Valley Regional Airport, just 119 km away. Book your stay now and experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Overlooking Main St - Lofts Sterling & Sage - Lobato.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 145 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.58
Service: 9.85
Location: 9.79
Room Quality: 9.64
Amenities: 8.37
Value for Money: 9.33
Food and Beverage: 8.88
Overall Experience: 9.75
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Dylan couple us
9
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
M
Mario couple us
10
Pros:

Room set up was great Fancy Fancy

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
R
Reynolds couple us
9
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
R
Russell couple us
10
The room was clean, quiet, comfortable and within walking distance of our destination.
Pros:

The location was perfect for our stay. The room was spacious, well appointed and comfortable. The reservation and no contact check in was seamless and uncomplicated. We would not hesitate to stay at this location again.

Cons:

I honestly cannot think of anything I did not enjoy. It took me a little extra time to climb the stairs, but the fact that there were stairs was clearly stated in the description of the room. This is not a complaint...I am older and have an issue with my leg. :)

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
C
Cathy couple us
10
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Bride couple us
9
2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Leo couple us
10
I didn't know a room could be this good. Sets a new standard!
Pros:

Hmmm... If I just write what we felt it will sound like a hundred other bogus reviews. Awesome! Amazing! Astounding! Ambience! And that's just the A's.

The basics: perfect in every way. Comfort, cleanliness. Huge spacious room (OK, we'd just come from Amtrak so we were a bit biased - the enormous bed was twice the size of our Amtrak Roomette. Yes, just the square footage of the bed.)

Western decor, huge comfortable bed. It was more like a "user experience" than a place to sleep/stay. But perfect. Impressive but not ostentatious. Hugely masculine in its way - I've never seen the like of the 4-poster bed - but my wife loved it - not too dark or daunting. Nice Western art. Great carpet made out morning exercises easy, comfortable - didn't need a mat. (And the carpet was clean, fresh). Bathroom and shower were fun and a delight! When have you ever felt that about a bathroom?!? Right now (after we've left) we're staying in a hot spring spa an hour away; the shower in Sterling & Sage was just as good.

Really this place was too good for just an overnight stop along the way. We may come back and spend two nights in the room just 'cause of the room. Throw in a ride on the adjacent tourist railroad (worth the trip - I've done it in the past) just to use up the time between the two nights.

One time when Tesla first started making cars, the quality was so high that Consumer Reports needed to "fix"/change their rating system 'cause Tesla cars were getting 103 points on a 100-point scale. This room is like that - it resets what I ever thought a room could be. And my wife and I travel quite a lot for fun and we've stayed in many a wonderful room before.

In a weird way this room was almost too good. We have thought about offering our own (very nice) house on Airbnb; now that I see how good a room can be, I'm a little hesitant.

Cons:

Nothing at all wrong. One reviewer had trouble with the two door codes; we didn't. As long as you can read instructions and punch in the numbers, no problem.

Similarly, the room is on the second floor and you have to climb one flight of comfortable indoor stairs. That are so neatly decorated that the experience is fun! Check out the handrail which must have cost a thousand bucks just by itself.

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
T
Thomas couple us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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nicholas couple us
10
My wife and I had a fantastic stay at this establishment, and will stay here again in the future
Pros:

Beautiful room and bathroom, with a fantastic view of the C&T scenic railroad yard from a balcony with seating. The room amenities were also great!

Cons:

The only issue we experienced (very minor) were the bed pillows were a bit thin and uncomfortable.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
P
Peter couple us
9
Pros:

The room and bathroom were beautiful. The location was perfect.

Cons:

Just wish that there was maid service to replace towels, remove trash and make beds.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Steven solo_traveller us
9
The room was very comfortable, well appointed and exceeded my expectations.
Pros:

Convenient location downtown. Close to the Cumbres and Toltec railroad. The room amenities were very good. I wanted to take the bathroom home with me. There is basically a no personal contact approach to checking in/out and uses a totally digital keying system which I found convenient and novel.

Cons:

Could have used more convenient window/balcony door drapes, and some lighter paint colors.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Nicholas solo_traveller us
10
Second booking. Should have been my first.
Pros:

I arrived at 8:35 PM in Chama at a different hotel that I had booked through Booking.com. The
confirmation email said that I could check in between 3 PM and 9 PM. That was not the case as the office closed at 8PM and I got a recording advising me to call back during business hours, when I called the hotel’s number. I was very fortunate that Sterling and Sage had a vacancy when I tried to book it. Once I got the booking made, I drove the short distance to the property. They have a keyless entry system that I wasn’t aware of, but one phone call got me a gentleman on the phone who was able to talk me into getting into the building and into my room. The room was very nicely appointed with a southwestern motif. The bed was big and comfortable, and all the facilities met or exceeded my expectations. The best part was that my room, the Cumbres Room, had a balcony that looked out on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railway Station and yard. I was riding he train the next day and that was the reason I was in Chama. I highly recommend this property. It doesn’t have a pool or gym or other amenities like that but I never use those anyway. There is no breakfast but there is a great little place called “My Mom and Dad's Restaurant” right nearby by and they serve an excellent Huevos Rancheros. BTW, everyone I told of my ordeal said that Sterling and Sage was a much better place to stay than the other place anyway. I would recommend it for anyone visiting the Cumbres & Toltec railroad.

The room I stayed in had a single king sized bed. I don’t know if they have other rooms that can accommodate a family. I “fly solo”.

Cons:

Nothing that I can think of.

2025-11-17 via Nuitee
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Alan couple us
8
Overall enjoyable.
Pros:

Great location. The staff was easy to contact and helpful.

Cons:

The mini-fridge was noisy.

2025-10-23 via Nuitee
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Raye Tucker couple us
10
Very beautiful roon
Pros:

This room was beautiful and very clean.

We arrived to Chama before checking, but needed to unload our luggage from our small car so that we could pick up my nephew' and his wife who are through hikers. We couldn't get them and their backpacks in our Nissan Juke along with us and all our luggage. I was stressed but I called. They allowed us to unload our baggage even though they were still in the middle of cleaning.

Cons:

I dont have anything I didn't like, but as a caution for future travelers I'd point out that its upstairs with no elevator. My elderly mom (or anyone with mobility limitations) would not be able to stay here.

2025-10-18 via Nuitee
D
Dean couple us
9
2025-10-02 via Nuitee
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Betty couple us
10
Extremely clean, comfy bed, beautiful bathroom & shower, balcony with rocking chairs! We had a great time.
Pros:

Above and beyond our expectations. We had a wonderful time. Perfect location if you are doing the Cumbres & Toltec train trip. Just behind Sterling & Sage.

Cons:

I have NOTHING negative to say.

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
C
Carrie couple us
10
We loved our stay!
Pros:

The property was easy to find and check-in was easy. It was clean with an excellent bed and wonderful shower!

2025-09-13 via Nuitee
J
Jim couple us
10
We had a wonderful stay!
Pros:

Cozy environment

Cons:

Nothing

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
P
Paul couple ch
8
Great accessible, accomodating staff
Pros:

Location.

Cons:

Cost

2025-09-05 via Nuitee
K
Kenneth couple us
8
Beautiful room. Each room should have a microwave!
Pros:

Balcony. Shower . Easy access to train . Decor .

Cons:

There should be a microwave in each room! Ice machine should be in hallway or signage as to where it is! Ottoman for chair was missing. There should be alarm clock by bed .

2025-09-03 via Nuitee