THE PLAZA HOTEL PIONEER PARK, El Paso

The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park - A restored Art Deco landmark with the largest agave spirits collection in Texas and panoramic border views

Located in downtown El Paso's Las Plazas arts district, this restored 1930s Art Deco El Paso hotel features 130 rooms and suites with Pueblo Revival design elements. The property houses Ámbar Restaurante, offering wood-fired Mexican cuisine and North America's largest collection of agave spirits. The 17th-floor La Perla rooftop bar, formerly Elizabeth Taylor's penthouse suite, provides views spanning three cities across two countries. The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park incorporates local artwork, including pieces by Texas-based Lauren Williams and Mexican textile artist Victoria Villasana. Guest rooms feature Matouk linens, Le Labo amenities, and Tivoli sound systems, while the fitness center offers Peloton bikes and Mirror technology for virtual classes.

Pros

Located in the cultural heart of downtown, steps from the El Paso Museum of Art and San Jacinto Plaza

Each room features custom marble trays handcrafted by Mexican artisans from Puebla

Rooftop views extend beyond Texas into Mexico and New Mexico

The property maintains its original Art Deco architectural details by Trost & Trost

Cons

9.5 miles distance from El Paso International Airport

Limited on-site parking options with only valet service available