I love this place staying here is like traveling back in time to the early 1920s. everything looks…read moreold. It's got a lotta history to it. There's a smell inside. It just smells like old stuff. The rooms are all small with only a sink in a shared bathroom down the hallway for all the rooms really cool not a good view all I can see the building next to me, but I don't care. I'm not here for the view out the window here to experience El Paso

I came here to escape my broken a/c on a 100°+ night, turns out they have a swamp cooler and the…read moreroom was just barely cooler than my house I have no regrets. For $60 I got to experience a little bit of history. The tiny room was adorable and the bathrooms were shockingly clean and tidy (considering the entire floor shared 2 bathrooms).

"Yvonne and Damien go beyond what hostel hosts normally do. So informative since they are from the…read morearea. I was there to visit the grave of my father and yvonne drove me. Then there was a problem with my passport, so i had to come back from bus station and they happily watched my stuff while i dealt with immigration. Then Damien drove me to the bus station. Great people, I will return! 5 stars!"

The Boxstel experience is like a hybrid hostel and motel model…read more The Boxstel is truly a modern hostel experience... You want the communal spirit of being around travelers and maybe socializing but also want your own room and private bathroom? You don't want to pay for things that you won't use as you explore El Paso? Everything is barebones and exactly what a traveler needs, like free WiFi, fridge space, a bar of soap, towel, and headphones. It's quite utilitarian, but good quality. You need a space that's in the heart of Downtown in walking distance to all transport and hot spots; stadium, museums, fine dining, concert space? It's literally all that and I was able to walk and use a scooter to get around. It runs $80-$180 depending on the type of the room/bed size you want, but it will all be private and you would never bunk with a stranger. It's a unique little spot and honestly I can see it coming in handy for layovers and hangovers (from a night out). Everything is online and automated but there is a very nice attendant in the front desk. Come check them out and support local! Morning. The Boxstel came in so frickin handy after too many margaritas and shots at Elton's Dueling Piano Bar last night. After spending the night: Easy to get in and out of (locks and code worked perfectly) because instructions were everywhere. Caveat, we had to take the stairs and navigating 2 sets of stairs is difficult when you're buzzed. Thank goodness for the installed railings. We felt safe because 24 hr cameras and monitors. WEAR the Monster headphones provided. You WILL hear the extremely loud train outside, even though the hotel has great soundproofing. You will also hear the springs/squeaks/movement from your bunkmate on top 2 feet above. You will also hear the ridiculously loud and creaky floor boards everywhere. Blessedly though you can't hear other hotel guests Crazy amount of light, but the blackout roll curtains took care of that. Shower took a about 5 minutes to warm, and the pressure was limp as a baby's wrist, but it's expected from these old buildings and the only downtown hotel I stayed at that had decent pressure was PDN, after their upgrade. It was nice that the Boxstel provided towels (even offered extra ones) a small container of soap and a small bar of soap. I've stayed at motels that didn't even give you that for double the price It's cold, and we couldn't figure out the remote to turn on the heat and didn't know who to call, so we kinda suffered though the cold night. On the plus side, bedding is warm, laundered, and the bed for me is amazing. I slept on the bottom bunk and the bed was firm, just the way I like it. Even after bed head and a night of tossing and turning in a strange bed. I never felt claustrophobic. I still wouldn't recommend it for families, since I'd AirBnB still for a home like experience. BUT if they're less than 3 adults, need to be close to the hot spots, want convenience, are on a tight budget, coming in and out of El Paso on a quick trip or business, or exploring El Paso, it's a great alternative option. More choices for the consumer! Boxstel - Modern Stay (915) 234-2976 https://www.boxstel.com/ 500 W San Francisco Ave, El Paso, TX 79901

Cool vibe and interesting concept. Check-in is like Airbnb...enter the lobby and room with a…read morekeypad. A little noisy ( it is across the street from an active train depot). The rooms are very clean, but the cubes are kinda funky (see pic below) Overall, a good value in El Paso.

Thank you for your hospitality. Great service! Fantastic Staff! We will be visiting Casa Blanca…read moreagain when we go back to Juarez!

So happy they had last minute availability's, and were priced right…read more It's not a bad motel, room was clean, outside areas are clean. It's quiet and they close the gates at night, you can still get in and out but you just gotta go pull it open and close it back. Also love the big ol chili out front

Thx Bruce O.!!! Finally made it here!!…read more 47 foot pepper has been on my list for over a year! Finally made it!! The chile pepper is accessible and free to hotel guests and visitors alike. Things you wish you knew and now you do! The inn actually predates the giant mimetic capsicum plopped in its parking lot. In the 1960s, the motel was a traditional Ramada Inn. Clint Eastwood once stayed there while filming Hang Em' High, and memorabilia from the shoot can be found in the lobby. By 2010, the hotel had gone independent, and was looking for a new way to stand out. Then-owner David Girle, an engineer from Australia, had friends in the Disney scene, so they together they imagineered the 47-foot chile behemoth out of two-and-a-half tons of concrete.

Goods News Waking…read moreup to delicious pancakes was great, The location is in proximity to downtown which has a lot of fun and delicious places to go, and the Gentleman working at the breakfast bar was super attentive and helpful. Bad News The hotel just didn't feel clean enough. Partly because it needs a renovation. The shower has mold all around the soap holder and the floors had corrosion along the base of the bathtub. On the other hand hair was left in the shower, bottom of the doors when your walk into your room is scratched and dirty, stains on shower curtain. the receptionist were nice enough but one had on a shirt with nothing underneath that you could see through. I saw a comment that said this place will Nickel and dime you and I found this to be true.

After reading the reviews before my stay, I was nervous. Pleasantly, my room and experience were…read moretotally fine with a couple of small exceptions. The staff were lovely. Helpful and kind. No weird smell. My room was very clean. The restaurant server was outstanding. The food was nothing to write home about. But there are decent places nearby. One small issue was the lock on my door had trouble latching. But a staff member helped.

Pros: clean, great staff…read more Cons: needs many repairs 1st room: The door wouldn't close or lock. 2nd room: The flush handle was broken off the toilet. Staff were very accommodating and helpful. In fact, they were among the best front desk staff I have dealt with to date! Though there were some rowdy guests goofing off in the public areas, it was quiet during the night.

If there is a zero in a review, I would give this place a big Zero…read more They always replied to comments that they are renovating. Painted by a 10 yr old., patch up job on work. Suspicious people outside the building. I didn't even look at the mattress until the morning. There's even blood on the mattress. Yuck..Doubled the sheets to make me at ease. Left us with barely a toilet paper. Spend the money or pass this city. We've been driving all day as got to the room at 2200.