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).

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!

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.

I started to second guess my decision to stay at this location when the owner greeted us at the…read moredoor with a stained wifebeater. His hospitality, however, has made up for that terrible first impression. The beds here are comfy. The rooms are spacious, and there are TV everywhere. The coffee at this motel....one star. The space is decorated with a baby Yoda obsession. Owner was blaming his wife for it...but I'm pretty sure it's him. PS....No alcohol at this location so bring your own

First Impressions are key when visiting new hostels. Place lived up to the pictures provided…read moreexcept the two wild dogs in the patio area. Attempted to get a breath of fresh air and the lil dog started to hump my leg repeatedly while one eye made eye contact. Didn't appreciate the shower head being pointed my way. I could hear the host laughing hysterical. Crazy, party of one, your table is ready. Owner offered me drugs to ease my sore back. I gladly accepted and he proceeded to offer me something stronger. I accepted. Overall, not a bad place to stay if you don't like alcohol or are accustomed to staying at places that don't go the extra mile.

If you are going to Hueco Tanks to climb for the 1st time, start here, hire a guide or tag along on…read morea guided tour. Let them guide you through the process. A tour is the easiest method to get into the park. All the guides/tours I have hired have been nice, but this is the easiest method of getting a good guide. I have had nothing but good experiences on the tour groups. Just make sure you can climb at the level range of the tour. It is a business owned by climbers run by climbers. Everyone is nice and loves climbing. The climbing energy is infectious. Sometimes the facilities could be better and cleaner. The area seems to be getting better. There are flush toilets! The campground is the easiest one to get into. The National Park Campground is a plan ahead reservation system and can be trying. It is a bunch of climbers running amok, but it is not as bad it could be. The majority of the peeps are here to climb hard. If you are not into camping or a hostel environment El Paso has plenty of hotel/motel rooms. I didn't use the Rock Ranch to plan my first trip, but now I get all my guides/tours from here. See you climbing!

Best bet for climbers | Good vibes, cool facility $…read more This place is AWESOME. I wish I knew this place was open during the times I stayed in El Paso to climb at Hueco Tanks though. The time when I usually come to climb in the park is Veterans Day weekend, and that time frame is when they're just starting to open for the season. We went here to rent crash pads. $10/day for the regular 2 fold $15/day for the tri fold *the ones we rented were NEW!!!!! This place is in association with the American Alpine Club, so if you stay here you get a discount if you're a member. From what I saw, there are a couple rooms that have several bunk beds, a couple rooms with single beds, some rooms that have their own bathrooms, a shared bathroom down the hall, a common space area, a bar area, and a shared kitchen. The outside has some training equipment, too. It's just a place full of climbers staying to be close by to the park instead of 45 minutes away in El Paso, near the airport. There is also camping spots available and lots of parking spaces. We'll be back next year and hopefully if they are open we'll be staying here :)

I first learned about this fantastic hostel during the second day of my 4-day Michael Rachelson…read moreMemorial Biketour from JEFF (575.740.3968), owner/operator of the HACHITA FOOD MART in helpful HachitaNM. When I returned a month later, I overnighted in this exceptional hostel two nights (both cycling West outbound, then going East, inbound). I was extremely pleased with the super firm bed and super secure location on the South side (Calle Progreso, immediately West of the OXXO convenience store) of the square. I rested as well, if not better, than virtually anytime before when travelling, improved because the cost was only $20usd per night! Raymundo is the gifted stylist who owns the business in front and the immediately surrounding compound; he is the perfect host. On the second night, I brought in a ramen dish, along with other fruits/veggies/peanut butter/beef jerky, and used the microwave to prepare a hot/satisfying meal. Even though numerous people can be accommodated, I was rather pleased to have it all to myself. I'm definitely looking forward to returning--there are numerous outlets available for electric devices, and WiFi is coming. I highly recommend this to site to hostel ears--call Jeff (575.740.3968) first to ensure the gate is open for you. This wonderful location has my enthusiastic "iWheel of Approval!"

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.