6 Best Historic Hotels In El Paso, Texas - Updated 2024

Plarlene Juliane
Contributing Writer
Updated
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El Paso is considered one of the safest large cities in the US, an ideal destination for a solo getaway or a family vacation. If you’re traveling to find authentic Tex-Mex dishes, El Paso is the place to be as the city is a border town close to Juarez, Mexico. If you want to try steak tacos, Cafe La Malinche is the place to be. Craving for tamales? Get them fresh from Gussie’s Tamales & Bakery. After your Tex-Mex food trip, you can burn all the calories by taking a hike at the El Paso Mission Trail, an iconic attraction in the city. The city also boasts a fascinating past, with over 500 years of history and culture. As a result, historic accommodations abound. If you’re interested in staying in one, read on for the best historic hotels in El Paso, Texas.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) properties with historic significance, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on October 27, 2024.

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1. Hotel Paso Del Norte (from USD 327)

This hotel is ideal for those who wish to immerse themselves in El Paso’s rich history. Constructed in 1912, Hotel Paso Del Norte served as home to prominent figures in history, even presidents of the United States. Updated with modern conveniences, you’ll most appreciate the in-house spa’s superb and soothing treatments and state-of-the-art fitness equipment. If you want to enjoy great-tasting cocktails and cigars, there’s a dedicated lounge on the premises where you can get them.

Hotel Paso Del Norte offers accommodation packages that combine rest and recreation. Pets are also welcome with a one-time, non-refundable fee of 75 USD.

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Hotel Paso Del Norte, Autograph Collection

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 10 Sheldon Court
206 meters (0.2 ft) from San Jacinto Plaza

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre

2. Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park (from USD 280)

Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park is a grand historic structure housed within a 20th-century building. This hotel was built in 1930, once home to Elizabeth Taylor when she was married to Nicky Hilton, whose family owned the property. It consists of 19 stories with 130 modern suites and rooms overlooking San Jacinto Plaza. If you want a taste of high-society living, we recommend staying at one of the hotel’s luxurious Landmark Suites.

To ensure a flawless stay experience, room service and a 24-hour front desk are available here.

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The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille Visual Aid: Tactile

Address: 106 West Mills Avenue
55 meters (181.1 ft) from San Jacinto Plaza

Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Terrace

3. Gardner Hotel (from USD 42)

From your Gardner Hotel room, you will enjoy energizing downtown views. You’ll feel transported back to the 1920s as the remodeled rooms are fitted with high-quality antique furniture. Preston E. Gardner opened the hotel in 1922, and the Nebhan family has held on to the property since the 1940s. A stay here is a trip down memory lane in El Paso.

From free parking spaces to high-speed internet access, you will enjoy a plethora of amenities. There are also many recreational possibilities at the hotel, such as a game area, a pool table, and a ping pong table. As for the hotel’s interesting history, it once accommodated the country’s most wanted robber in the 1930s, John Dillinger.

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Gardner Hotel & Hostel

7.5 User Rating Wifi Available

Address: 311 East Franklin Avenue
246 meters (0.2 ft) from San Jacinto Plaza

24-HOUR FRONT DESK Non-smoking rooms Laundry Games room Internet services Billiards Heating Luggage storage

4. Aloft El Paso Downtown (from USD 186)

Aloft El Paso Downtown is housed in the 94-year-old O. T. Bassett Tower, combining art-deco and modern architecture. A prominent architect named Henry Trost designed this stunning former office building that now serves as a hotel. You’ll see elevators made of brass, as well as marbled floors. The rooms here come equipped with an LCD television and a walk-in shower.

This hotel is kid-friendly, with a designated adventure camp for ages two to twelve. If you’re looking forward to entertaining nightlife, live music events are regularly organized on this property.

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Aloft El Paso Downtown

Wifi Available

Address: 303 Texas Avenue
220 meters (0.2 ft) from San Jacinto Plaza

Parking Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Terrace

5. Stanton House Hotel (from USD 242)

Located in downtown El Paso, this historic structure has been transformed into a chic hotel with artistic embellishments and contemporary amenities. The hotel was renovated from the original 100-year-old store building of Rogers Furniture.

Presently, the hotel features en-suite rooms and an in-house restaurant serving a fusion of Mexican and international dishes. If you want to appreciate the magnificent creations of the local artists, the hotel boasts a mezzanine art gallery where you can view their artwork.

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Stanton House El Paso

Wifi Available

Address: 209 North Stanton Street
165 meters (0.2 ft) from San Jacinto Plaza

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre

6. Hotel Indigo (from USD 199)

Hotel Indigo is not just a historic property but also a stylish boutique hotel. It is one of El Paso’s most iconic hotels that sports a subtle exterior reminiscent of the 1960s West Texas. This hotel offers an outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi, 2 in-house restaurants, and 119 chic guest rooms.

The Downtowner Motor Inn, a 1960s-era El Paso landmark, originally occupied the building.

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Hotel Indigo El Paso Downtown, an IHG Hotel

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille Visual Aid: Tactile

Address: 325 North Kansas Street
253 meters (0.2 ft) from San Jacinto Plaza

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre

Immerse yourself in El Paso's history

El Paso is one of those cities in Texas where you can truly immerse in history. If you love diving deeper into the past, you may want to stay in a historic property to enhance your experience. Make sure to book one of the best historic hotels in El Paso, Texas, listed above.

Any must-sees we missed? Tell us about them in the comments section or write a post here to help out fellow travelers!
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Plarlene manages a personal blog at www.plarlenejulianev.tumblr.com. She has also committed to traveling to various Asian countries, specifically Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, and...Read more

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