Living in El Paso, a high-altitude metroplex in Chihuahuan Desert, is unquestioningly enriching. Hispanic culture is palpable in the familiar streets of this bilingual city. Your favorite bakery rolls out fresh ensaymada daily. Amid the 350-year-old Mexican adobe buildings, you will find outstanding staycation options that fit your budget. Have you visited Museum of History’s Digital Information Gateway (DIGIE) yet? It is the only interactive Digital Wall in the country. You can check out DIGIE on your next day off and enjoy views of Rio Grande while luxuriating in a top staycation hotel. Set aside wanderlust for a while because Sun City has pleasant surprises for its residents. Read about the top staycations in El Paso, Texas.
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1. Hotel Paso Del Norte, Autograph Collection (from USD 269)
Get away from your busy life for a few days and spend it at the iconic Hotel Paso Del Norte, Autograph Collection. Bring swimwear for the outdoor pool and make a note to reserve an appointment for spa treatments. Here, every member of the family receives excellent pampering. This 4-star hotel lets you bring well-behaved pets on certain floors for an additional 75 USD fee. Rooms feature WiFi access, a seating area, and a coffee maker.
You will find this downtown landmark adjacent to El Paso Convention Center.
Hotel Paso Del Norte, Autograph Collection
206 meters (0.2 ft) from San Jacinto Plaza
2. The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park (from USD 269)
Great dining experiences with a variety of food options, exceptional Mexican cuisine, and outstanding restaurant service.
Reasonable pricing for downtown location, with $15 parking at nearby garage and $35 weekend breakfast buffet.
Perfect downtown location with lively surroundings, close to attractions, and a safe environment.
Luxurious rooms with high-quality amenities, rooftop terrace with fantastic views, and valet parking service.
Check out this invitation from The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park, which is the most luxurious boutique hotel in the city. Book one of the 130 rooms of this A-lister facility boasting Pueblo Revival Art Deco stylings. The rooms and suites of this landmark hotel feature soothing palettes with elegant furnishing.
The hotel’s Ámbar Restaurante has the largest agave spirit collection on the continent. Meanwhile, the rooftop bar is the best spot to survey the city at sunset and enjoy it from a different perspective.
The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
55 meters (181.1 ft) from San Jacinto Plaza
3. Stanton House El Paso (from USD 244)
This avant-garde hotel offers 42 individually curated rooms. Choose one of the spacious suites for your staycation and experience Stanton House El Paso’s brand of hospitality. You can reserve an air-conditioned room with a seating area if you need one. Standard room amenities include a closet, a private bathroom with bathrobes, and a flat-screen TV. You will find singular art pieces decorating your plush quarters. Meanwhile, the hotel’s Blush Boutique & Spa and Taft Díaz restaurant provide outstanding service to guests.
Guests with a car have to settle the extra charge for a parking space.
Stanton House El Paso
165 meters (0.2 ft) from San Jacinto Plaza
4. Wyndham El Paso Airport and Water Park (from USD 118)
Spend a magical staycation in Wyndham El Paso Airport and Water Park, a 3-star hotel with a seasonal waterslide that spans four stories. Your family can spend all day by the poolside before retiring to a room furnished with a microwave, refrigerator, cable TV, and an iPod docking station.
This oasis amid the city offers its Poolsize King Room for five, which has direct access to the pool. A hot tub is also at your disposal for rejuvenating soaking sessions. There is a free shuttle that transports guests within a 4.8-km (3-mi) radius of the hotel.
Wyndham El Paso Airport and Water Park
9.64 km (6.0 mi) from San Jacinto Plaza
5. Courtyard By Marriott El Paso Downtown/Convention Center (from USD 182)
Tasty on-site dining options, but limited breakfast choices and inconsistent service.
Competitive pricing for a downtown location with clean rooms and modern decor.
Convenient downtown location near attractions and with easy access to the convention center.
Spacious rooms, secure parking, and a pool with great city views.
Courtyard By Marriott El Paso Downtown/Convention Center is a 3-star establishment offering its patrons a heated outdoor pool, rooms with WiFi, and bicycles for rent. The rooms feature mountain views, ergonomic chairs, and a large desk. Book the One-Bedroom Penthouse Suite with floor-to-ceiling windows if you need living and dining areas and an oversized chair. The hotel can equip the suite with cribs and rollaway beds.
Before engaging fully in vacation mode, you can wrap up work in your room or the hotel’s flexible spaces. Don’t miss out on the chance to have dinner and drinks at The Bistro, the centerpiece of the hotel’s avant-garde lobby.
Courtyard By Marriott El Paso Downtown/Convention Center This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
378 meters (0.3 ft) from San Jacinto Plaza
6. Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott El Paso (from USD 170)
Varied breakfast options, but some complaints about cold food and limited choices.
Reasonable pricing, but unexpected fees for parking and pet deposits.
Convenient location near i10, with easy access to restaurants and shopping.
Indoor pool, jacuzzi, full-sized bathroom amenities, and laundry facilities.
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott El Paso boasts rejuvenating staycation facilities. The hotel has a hot tub and a heated indoor pool. These are reasons enough not to leave the premises and venture out. The staycation experience at this hotel starts with a hot breakfast.
At this property, you can book a suite with a seating area or a connecting room for an extended family. The contemporary guest rooms have a microwave, fridge, and cable with sports and entertainment channels.
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott El Paso
11.01 km (6.9 mi) from San Jacinto Plaza
7. Hilton Garden Inn El Paso University (from USD 141)
Hilton Garden Inn El Paso University is part of University of Texas El Paso (UTEP) campus. Staying here gives you access to fitness equipment, a hot tub, and an outdoor pool. Your company can enjoy American and Southwest favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the hotel’s Great American Grill restaurant. You can bring take-out food, heat some in the microwave in your room, and store the rest in the fridge.
Guests may take their darling cats and dogs with them for an additional fee. You can walk your pet in the hotel’s common areas and within the campus.
Hilton Garden Inn El Paso University
1.9 km (1.2 mi) from San Jacinto Plaza
8. Holiday Inn Express - El Paso - Sunland Park Area, an IHG Hotel (from USD 133)
You’ll be happy to wrap yourself in the in-room comforts of Holiday Inn Express - El Paso - Sunland Park Area, an IHG Hotel, which boasts accommodations with smart features. The ensuite guest rooms include a work desk, plush duvets, coffee- and tea-making amenities, and WiFi access. You are welcome to charge your devices on several outlets and USB ports in your room.
Here, you can level up your staycation with family fun in the hotel’s outdoor pool as soon as you’ve had your Express Start hot breakfast.
Holiday Inn Express - El Paso - Sunland Park Area, an IHG Hotel
8.98 km (5.6 mi) from San Jacinto Plaza
9. Hotel Indigo El Paso Downtown, an IHG Hotel (from USD 152)
Good breakfast at Mamacitas, on-site restaurant with average food, pricey dining options
High-end luxury pricing, valet parking at $13 per day, on-site bar and restaurant
Central downtown location, walkable to restaurants and bars
Stylish decor, rooftop pool with city view, valet parking, fitness center
Be part of the story of this boutique hotel that champions the best of the local community. Hotel Indigo El Paso Downtown, an IHG Hotel is a contemporary adults-only establishment. Find your way to a mid-century building with an outdoor pool on the fifth floor. Guests won’t have to go far for drinks. The restaurant and bar will delight you with inventive dishes and beverages.
This 3-star hotel boasts guest rooms with spa showers and unique decorations. The floor-to-ceiling windows offer fantastic sunset views.
Hotel Indigo El Paso Downtown, an IHG Hotel
253 meters (0.2 ft) from San Jacinto Plaza
10. Holiday Inn El Paso West – Sunland Park, an IHG Hotel (from USD 139)
Immerse yourself in the resort lifestyle in the middle of the city by booking this 3-star hotel offering villas where you can relax and breathe fresh air. The Nine Hundred Bar & Grill boasts dishes crafted by talented chefs. A contactless menu is on offer as well. In this family-friendly hotel, there is a special menu for children 12 and under, and they get to eat for free.
Pack extra swimwear for everyone since you are free to use the outdoor pool from 8 am to 10 pm. The adults can chill out with cocktails on the poolside from 5 pm onward. Your furry friends are welcome to stay for a fee.
Holiday Inn El Paso West – Sunland Park, an IHG Hotel
8.49 km (5.3 mi) from San Jacinto Plaza
Discover a little more of your beloved El Paso
El Paso is a city on the Mexican frontier where residents can indulge in the local scene and find something new to discover. With a staycation, you will gain a new perspective of your beloved Sun City. Make time for a well-deserved respite soon!
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