Ambiance: Historic western hotel in Marfa with an onsite restaurant, bar, and boutiques. We loved our stay over Valentine's Day! Friendly check-in and staff. Our room was spacious and overlooked the pool. Hotel is extremely dog friendly! Reasonable room rates and comfortable bed. Parking onsite and street parking available. Pool looked lovely. Multiple areas to socialize and gather. Lots of history and cool art. We loved the onsite shopping/boutiques! Great for souvenirs and unique West Texas finds. We will always plan to stay here when we visit Marfa! read more

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The hotel which opened in 1930 is an iconic piece of architecture in the Marfa landscape. Most known because when Giant was filmed in Marfa, it's where all of the cast and crew stayed. Liz Taylor, James, Dean, Rock Hudson, etc. The hotel still boasts furnishings from its earlier heyday. The Mission-style architecture is legendary in desert design. While it may seem parts of the hotel could use a little facelift, it holds an endearing quality of days gone by. The hotel has a museum of sorts, shop, and a restaurant. Lots of areas to relax especially the back garden with the eye-catching water feature. read more

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This is absolutely stunning place, I cannot recommend it enough! Great service, lovely room and lobby, great place to hang out.

I knew going in this was a historical hotel so I wasn't expecting brand new fancy fixtures, furniture and amenities. Which is good because for thr price we paid I would have been disappointed like many others. It was nice to stay once because of the history and being a big fan of the movie Giant. That being said, there was a funky smell upon arrival. A half drank Gatorade bottle on the floor next to the bed, cracked tiles with a poor patch job, a stain on the top blanket and dirty glasses and mugs. But we didnt let it spoil our trip. I appreciated that there was a small mini fridge in the closet. The rooms are small but we were mostly there just to sleep so that was fine with us. I also like thay they have towels already down at the pool. The pool is not heated and even though it was quite warm outside it was freezing! No breakfast or room service, which in my opinion would make the cost worth it. There was however, coffee in the morning downstairs and a few prepackaged muffins. Hotel is beautiful. Elevator was broken and apparently has been for some time but its only a flight of stairs. Glad we got to experience once. read more

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Historic hotel in the center of it all! Wander through and see the pictures from the movie, Giant. We Had drinks in the bar to watch the game , but the outdoor patio is adorable. There was also a TV in the bar area so we could catch the Red River Rivalry game. There is a sizable gift shop on the first floor filled with art gallery space and Knick knacks to buy. read more

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Such a classic hotel. Very pretty! Our room was fabulous with a great outdoor seating area overlooking the fountain. Our kitchen is better equipped than many homes around here. It's an older hotel but retains its elegance. I could call it home! Check to see if the elevator is working. It's broken now and there was no one to help us bring our luggage up two flights of stairs. read more

Everyone was warm, inviting and exceptional .... We stayed in the Rock Hudson room, the room lives up to the name ... we felt like movie stars! read more

Love this place! If you're heading to Marfa and want more than just a place to crash -- something that lets you step back in time without sacrificing comfort -- Hotel Paisano is a must-stay. It's historic, surprisingly affordable, and full of character. Built in 1930, the hotel still carries its Spanish-Revival charm, classic architecture, and that unmistakable old-Texas atmosphere. The service is warm, the vibe is authentic, and staying here feels like stepping into Marfa's story instead of just visiting it. read more

We've stayed here several times over the last 13 years. She's an aging beauty, but this last stay showed some things that need replacing pronto for the price. Lobby is beautiful and historic. Our room however had towels that were discolored and majorly frayed on the edges. Th carpet was stained in our room and the tub had blackened mold in some of the grout. Paint job needed a redo and the patio had junk from the previous guests. Room 228. We overlooked the courtyard, which was gorgeous. We had a delightful dinner in the restaurant and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, however servers uniforms are sloppy t shirts and yoga pants. I just wish for the price that the little things were up to par. Front of house staff was also very accommodating and kind. read more

Beautiful hotel. Well maintained. Ladies at front desk was lovely. The restaurant left a lot to desire. Staff was sitting around on tables playing video and not attentive to guest. Waited forever to get a drink and food was below standards for the price. If you could improve on the service and food qualiity I would give it a top rating. Sorry! read more

Imagine,the year,1956,the town Marfa Texas,the Hotel Paisano. The Filming of the movie Giant is scheduled to start filming soon. Then one by one, James Dean,Rock Hudson Elisabeth Taylor and others start checking into the beautiful Historic Hotel Paisano. What a time that must have been. read more

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Very vintage vibes! If you're into old Hollywood and the movie Giant, then def the place for you. I personally don't love an antique hotel, but if you do this is certainly the place for you. Inside was a bit dated, but again, got the description. Went to Jet's Grill both nights I stayed and the food was impressive! Loved the chicken fried steak. read more

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Unless you live in Texas or have business at the border, you never will visit the town of Marfa or the Hotel Paisano. I spent 5 nights at Hotel Paisano. The nights were quiet, and dark. Each morning at 6 I went downstairs for a cup of coffee then drove for an hour during sunrise to Presidio. From there I was transported across the border to Ojinaga. Because of a confluence of circumstances, the entire week was a practice in mindfulness. The hotel is where the cast of the motion picture Giant stayed during filming in 1955. This is only a part of what makes it special. It won't try to describe the nuance and gravitas of Paisano, but it's worth mentioning that the mural-sized pictures of the cast and crew that are everywhere are magnetic; Elizabeth Taylor, James Dean and Rock Hudson. The photo of James Dean in the hotel bar could have been taken last week. Timeless. An amazing portrait of him having fun with Elizabeth Taylor, except there is no way to know Elizabeth Taylor is even in the picture unless one has studied the rest of the images around the hotel. It struck me. The picture was taken in July 1955. In September that same year - less than 90 days later, Dean was killed in a car crash in California. Be present. Fun fact... James Dean was a few months older than Elizabeth Taylor. They were contemporaries. read more

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After much anticipation and research of The Giant, we were so excited to arrive after a stop In Junction overnight on our way from Houston. I learned to slow down a bit and relax. We arrived for our reservations for two at the thanksgiving buffet at 12:30 on Thursday 2022. It was set up beautifully! Great staff at check-in to check-out. Rooms were clean with fresh towels and toiletries. The numerous gift shops are so cool and offer such a variety! I love the large photos of the filing of The Giant. So cool knowing James Dean was in room 223 and I am also here! read more

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Quaint, timeless design. Furniture is not in line with style of hotel. Too modern and honestly, too cheap for the space. Staff is excellent, super helpful and welcoming. The guys at the front desk are the best. The wifi was not working at all most of the time when we were there. It was a busy festival weekend, but it was very frustrating, since we were counting on it. Overall, a nice experience in west Texas, just not quite the accommodations we were expecting. read more

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Front desk people are great. Hotel is old, dirty and has a lot of issues. Told us we can't turn down the A/C or it freezes up. Drain in shower plugged up, but they fixed it. There was very little water pressure and only get warm water, not hot water. The sink and toilet are so close that it is gross even using the sink. The restaurant, Jett Grill, is lower quality & class of a Chile's or Cheddars, but they charge premium prices. I would recommend staying at St George Hotel nearby, as bar and restaurant experience were good. Don't know about their rooms, but it can't be as bad as Paisano or should I call them "Motel 6" read more

Nice old hotel with some old fashion amenities but worth the stay. Down in Marfa just for the night but already decided to come back for our anniversary next year read more

AMAZING! Slice of history. Great service with just enough eccentricity. I loved the GOOD coffee in the lobby...the shops on the first floor. The central location. The charm. The "Old Money" feel. It is THE place for an old Texas, bougie experience. Guys: Do NOT bring your girlfriend here unless you want to get married. Also...AVOID the restaurant. read more

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Henry Charles Trost is my new obsession when it comes to old school hotel design. I'm normally not a spendy hotel guy, but it's worth it for the architecture. Having stayed last year at the sister hotel El Capitan in Van Horn I booked the Paisano for a west Texas excursion. Hotels are nearly identical; some of the spaces are used differently. Our room had a fire place on the patio versus a wall mounted fountain in VH. Paisano has a pool where the Capitan did not. Same small European style rooms; no key cards! Friendly staff at every post. Another claim to fame for the property is the stars of the movie Giant stayed there while filming in the area. James Dean, Rock Hudson, and Elizabeth Taylor have stayed in the hotel circa mid 1950s. Jett's Grill is named for Dean's character in fact. GF and I shared drinks and one dessert on our first night. Next morning we headed for Marfa Burrito with delicious success. Next morning wanting something quick we grabbed some breakfast tacos from Jett's right after it opened. No mincing words...terrible tacos! read more

Perfect location, super cute historic hotel. We found easy, free street parking and checked in quickly. All staff were wearing masks. The receptionist saw that it was our wedding anniversary and upgraded our room to a larger room with a private patio and fireplace which was very nice. We were on our 25 year wedding anniversary trip to the Big Bend area. The room and bed was comfortable. There was a mini fridge, coffee maker, full bathroom, and the typical room appointments. The alarm clock was from the 1980s and was making weird static noises so I ultimately unplugged it. The extractor fan in the bathroom was not healthy and when I turned it on, it made so much noise it sounded like it would break any moment. The shower was nice and the soap, shampoo and conditioner was nice. I loved the old school, historic vibe of the hotel. It was a lovely patio, lobby, and shopping area. The location is ideal with walking around the town. The restaurant we had dinner at was very good, Jett's Grill. We were seated on the patio, make reservations! We also got breakfast tacos (which ended up being a burrito) which was good and huge! We would definitely stay here again! read more

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This place is a true throwback to the good times. Everything was kept to the tee! Service is a 5 star. Can't go wrong with humble and kind staff who feel like old friends. Room is a 5 star with the cleanliness, toiletries, fireplace on the patio and plushy bed. There isn't a phone in the rooms either. Learn to unplug. Food is delicious. The restaurant has a nice menu and variety of fancy and comfort. Remember to check when they are open because some places are only open on certain days (1 of 3 kind of fancier places in town) The town itself is so soo cool. Art and Instagrammable moments everywhere. The water tower, the old buildings, railroads, museums, the cactus, the old charm, newish and oldish hotels and local places around down. My favs is The Get Go grocery (1 of 2 only places in town) A must stay! Loved it here will be back. read more

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Gah,this place is gorgeous. We didn't actually stay here (hotel prices were reasonable but rooms were booked) or eat here (reservations were full), but we just happened to stumble upon this historic building while walking around Marfa. The patio and the palm trees were the perfect backdrop. However, the menu did look quite tasty. We stopped at a few of the cute shops inside and walked around to look at the decor. Next time I'm in Marfa, I'll be back says Arnold. They boast the best margaritas in town! 2021 #24 read more

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We have stayed at both Hotels in downtown Marfa and St George is good but the Paisano was kind of old and beautiful. Our room was large and had good linens and very clean. The bathrooms are small but very nice . We had an atrium room with a good screened in porch. I highly recommend it. read more

We arrived super late, at around 4AM on a Saturday. After an extremely hectic couple of days, we really just needed a bed and a shower. With everything I had been dealing with, I had completely forgotten anything I had previously learned about the hotel. So you can imagine my shock at how gorgeous and fascinating the hotel that I arrived at was. I really wish we could have spent more time visiting and exploring the place, but I can only comment on what I did experience. Joel, the gentleman who welcomed us, was extremely friendly and so kind to my Boxer who had not been getting much attention for the previous few days (his attention really made her day). I asked him about local breakfast joints and he told me his favorite was "Marfa Burrito." I was underwhelmed by the suggestion at first, but when we did end up going there I realized what a huge favor he had done by telling us about it (I have a seperate review on their page). I'm almost drooling recalling it now. Our room was right by the welcome desk, just up a few steps, and it was not a long walk at all to bring our luggage in. The room is very cute, though much smaller than I expected (I guess that's the thing with these historical buildings, they are very different from modern hotels in that way). There was some very cute stationary next to the coffee maker and related sundries. We had completely forgotten about the patio attached to the room, but we discovered it in the morning and it is really quite nice. Make sure not to forget it! The room was a little warm, again probably the age of the hotel, but we got good sleep and had no real issues. I don't know the next time I will be in Texas, but if I can swing a trip to Marfa, this is definitely where I will stay. Oh! And P.S. - the shampoo smelled SOOOO good. I wish I had had the time to ask if they sold it in their shop. read more

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Super Amazing hotel. Love the restored features, ambience, etc. you have to put this one on your list folks. The pool was absolutely amazing, old school style with 9 ft depth at one end. We did wish the pool fountain was working though, that would've made it fantastic. We did have one negative experience but it was guest related and not anything to do with the hotel. At about 5 am, I woke to the sound of large dogs barking loudly from the hotel courtyard.It stopped after about a minute . Later as I exited the lobby carrying our belongings to the car, two large dogs lunged at me barking loudly. Very lucky the dogs were leashed. The barking was loud! This continued each and every time I passed and when others passed. It was 7:30 am!!!! Imagine people still asleep!!!! This woman sitting with the dogs cared not... as if we were bothering her dogs. Fantastic hotel though everyone! Please check it out! Hopefully dog lady stays somewhere else! read more

The best place to stay in Marfa. The newer place down the street is nice BUT Paisano is where it is at. Tons of history with old world features that I adore and the grounds are just cool. My only complaint is the older hostess guy at Jet's. Our room was a garden room with a small sun room attached to give some bonus room. The trash truck pickup at 6:15am was not appreciated but props for doing that in such a small alley. Front desk staff was nice and the entire experience was just what we wanted. Cleaning staff were also wonderful. Thank you! read more

This review is for the patio only as we did not stay at the hotel. The patio has a limited menu of cocktails, beer and snacks. We stumbled on it when we were walking around Marfa looking for the funkiness in the town. As we walked through people were friendly and there were plenty of dogs chilling with their owners so we went back for a quick drink and some chips before moving to camp at the Marfa Lights Visitor's Center. There is a lovely fountain and everyone has a laid back pace. This seems to be the hub of activity in town. read more

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Really good breakfast burritos, but HORRIBLE bar service the night before. Literally sat at the bar for 15 minutes, had multiple staff and bartenders walk by and work in front of us and nobody took our order. Four other people at the bar and a mostly empty dining room. Two staff members were more concerned about what was on their phones. Left and went down the road for some drinks elsewhere. The lowlight of an otherwise great trip. Came back for breakfast just bc nothing else was open and it earned another star. read more

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This beautifully maintained historic hotel is where you should hang your hat when you're in Marfa. Sure, there are lots of insta-famous spots and hip places around town, but this is the real thing. Google it. Stay here, and help support OLD Marfa, the way it was before we got here. You'll be glad you did- it's within walking distance of every restaurant and gallery you want to visit, and their pool is an oasis in this desert land. Never pass up the chance to stay in one of the old historic hotels in the Trans-Pecos. read more

Hotel is super, super cool. I was extremely pleased with their COVID-19 steps. They give you coffee supplies, as well as individual packaged items for your room. So far everyone has been wearing masks, which is nice. Hotel has a lot of charm. The old black and white photos all over of the old movie scenes filmed here is super neat. Elizabeth Taylor stayed here and that's kinda cool. Room is small but clean. Bathroom definitely needs help, but overall good experience. we stopped for one night on a road trip and there's a lot of character. We lucked out the restaurant downstairs is like the only restaurant open in town for dinner. Staff was extremely nice. read more

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Rooms were super nice. Bathrooms need to be renovated. There kind of a hot mess. The bed was comfortable and the room cool. The guy at the front desk, Paul, was very rude and super angry. It was a very unpleasant way to be welcomed. When we checked out this morning, the man at the front desk was super friendly and helpful. read more

Great hotel! We enjoyed our stay. Staff was great! Very quiet and enjoyed chilling on the patio by the fountain.

Flag situation not good today. I've always enjoyed eating in patio with the flag's blowing in the wind. They've always been shiny and new. Not so for the last year. Please restore to prior glory! read more

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Stayed two nights here and it is pretty hotel. We had spent the previous night in their sister hotel El Capitain in Van Horn also a beautiful hotel. our room was very spacious and clean. Bathroom was a little small but worked just fine. My only complaint is they do not have an elevator so if you are on the second floor you have to carry all your luggage up two flights of stairs with no help offered by the less than friendly front desk staff. The pictures everywhere of the filming of the movie Giant were really cool. Hotel is a bit pricey but worth a stay to experience it. read more

We needed a place to stay last minute and Hotel Paisano was one of the few places with a decently priced room. Originally we were going to stay in a normal room with a king bed, but they called us the day before and upgraded us to the rock Hudson suite with a bedroom, office, two bathrooms, kitchen, living room and huge terrace. The suite was great, bed was comfortable and we loved eating dinner on the terrace! Overall the rooms felt a little dingy (actual vintage - not just the aesthetic haha), but they had great architectural features that were so cool. Hotel staff was very friendly -- the housekeeping staff especially. The hotel restaurant was only doing takeout because of covid, but it was very good! They have some nice little shops inside the hotel and great seating areas. The pool looked very nice but was WAY too cold to swim in especially since it was shaded. Which was disappointing in the summer. The hotel has an old Hollywood charm to it that I loved, but it definitely needs some updating. Besides the lobby, all the rooms and pool area felt rundown and not well taken care of. If the management would put more effort into some updates/repairs to the hotel and furnishing the rooms with era appropriate furniture that matched it would be SO NICE. Our room just felt like a bunch of furniture thrown together that they could find - which was disappointing for a suite. The place is very expensive for the area versus what you get/quality. I wouldn't mind staying here again, but may just stay at another equally priced hotel that's better maintained. read more

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This is a wonderful hotel that perfectly fits the magic feel and ambiance of being in Marfa, TX. Every time I am here it feels like I'm in the real Hotel California (the good parts, excluding the devil). I know there's really only a couple of valid hotel options in Marfa but this hotel would stand on its own even in a city with dozens of hospitality properties. That said, this is the one hotel of the two properties in town that captures the mystical feel of being in Marfa. That other hotel across the street is a weird sanitized experience that feels more like a corporate business stay than a unique experience. The Paisano meets the requirements of a competent hotel (friendly hotel staff, clean, quiet, great restaurant, reasonable prices) but it also captures your imagination with its historical atmosphere (it was part of an iconic movie) and its rustic, original look. When folks try to recreate the feel of the old west and modern rustic beauty, they are trying to capture the essence of the paisano. read more

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Absolutely charming historic hotel! Our stay was too short. When we arrived a 3-piece band started their set in the lovely courtyard - an added treat! Bartender Rider, is a delight. I'm celiac and the staff and kitchen were knowledgeable and accommodating. Downsides: pricey, small (authentic original) bathrooms but very functional. Our room had a spacious outdoor balcony overlooking the courtyard. I hope to return. read more

Bartender was extremely rude and unfriendly. After ignoring us so he could talk to other seated patrons, clean glasses and cut fruit, he finally approached us (the only people in line) . We asked for a drink shown right on the bar menu and he told "we're not serving that today." And that was that; end of conversation. We went to another restaurant down the street and they were extremely pleasant. read more

When I planned my trip to Marfa, I wanted to stay at Hotel Paisano. However, due to the holidays and my tardiness in setting things up, all rooms were completely booked. That didn't stop me from checking out the hotel. Located in the heart of Marfa, Hotel Paisano has a decorated history and old school charm. The architecture of the hotel reminded me of something straight out of Casablanca. As you enter, there is a nice patio where the restaurant/bar is located. The interior is as impressive as the exterior and the hotel is famous for the movie Giant. Parts of the Western featuring James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor was filmed at the hotel. This is an elegant hotel and I highly recommend staying here if you're visiting Marfa! read more

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(I sent the review below to the hotel's front desk hoping for a response, explanation, or an apology. I did not receive even the courtesy of a return note. I am sharing it here because I think how an establishment handles difficult situations speaks to how they also treat you when things are good. There remains no excuse for how we were treated, ignored, and embarrassed by the service after bringing our friends to Jett's on a trip from New Orleans. The situation described was in March. I will not return, and I have been going there a long time. - James Moore, Austin) I have been to the Paisano many times since the early 80s. My wife and I have celebrated anniversaries in the courtyard and spent long weekends there. We love the history and the architecture and always find the long trip from Austin to be worth our time. We have also enjoyed meals at Jett's, until last night. We had brought another couple with us, friends from New Orleans, who were excited about the history and our recommendations. Our reservations were for 7p, and we were promptly seated. After almost 90 minutes, we were informed that our burgers were going to be slow coming out because of a ventilation system. No one had bothered to tell us anything for that period of time. A manager also came out and apologized, but the lack of information was simply thoughtless on the part of your staff. Three of us ordered burgers and my wife was waiting on cheese enchiladas. When the burgers were served after two hours, my wife's plate was about ten minutes behind. The server had forgotten and had not placed her order. Her food was awful, in fact, embarrassing. It was clear it had been produced at the last minute, and someone laid two tortillas together, put hot sauce in the middle without cheese, and lightly sprinkled what cheese must have been available on top of the tortillas and poured weak sauce over the top. Her beans were tasteless and clearly came out of a ranch beans can, and the rice was also old and cold. Everything on her plate was served cold, and we should have sent it back. I realize there are challenges with staffing these days but there appeared to be plenty of waiters and others in the room. We felt sorry for our young waitress being caught in the midst of such incompetence, and tipped her more than 20 percent even though we had been waiting without information or food for two hours, and when it was finally served, the burgers were overcooked and dry and my wife's enchiladas were disgusting and cold and not even close to being enchiladas. Of course, we were charged full price for bad fare. You ought to be ashamed. If you can't meet basic standards, don't open your restaurant. I will never recommend the place again. Sadly, we are done with the Paisano as a consequence of inconsiderate service. read more