1. Rent a House on AirBnB or VRBO
Marfa is a place to be with friends and family, so renting a house is a good choice. Plus, it’s fun to stay in a renovated place with artsy minimalist decor. Marfa has many old adobe houses. I’ve stayed in the Pilgrim House and Ice House. Both were lovely. And, no, I’m not getting any kickback for sharing.
207 Highland Street. Check-in time 4 pm; Check-out time Noon. Historic hotel designed by Henry C. Trost in 1930. Hotel Paisano was part of a chain of hotels to encourage tourism within proximity of El Paso (along with the Gage Hotel in Marathon, Holland Hotel in Alpine, Hotel El Capitan in Van Horn, and Hotel Paso del Norte in El Paso). Hotel Paisano is best known for hosting the cast of the 1955 film Giant, notably Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor, and James Dean. There is a Giant memorabilia room, Jett’s Grill restaurant and bar, and a beautiful fountain courtyard. Rates vary, but typically range from $140-$320 per night depending on the room and date. Pets are welcome with a $40/day charge. Be aware there is no elevator. Even if you don’t stay here, poke your head in and admire the lobby and visit the hotel shops. If they’re open, have a cocktail from the bar in the courtyard and enjoy a dinner at Jett’s Grill.
105 S Highland Avenue. Check-in time 3 pm; Check-out time 11 am. Located in the main downtown area of Marfa, Hotel Saint George is like staying in a fancy NYC hotel except the rooms are larger and you’re in a small west Texas town. Hotel St. George is the fancy place. Stay here to get the full Marfa experience. Rates vary from $200 to $300 per night. A plus is that they have a nice pool The bar is good; the restaurant food is just o.k. It’s convenient.
1500 US-90. Check-in time 3 pm; Check-out time 11 am. Clean and affordable hotel on the edge of town. Best budget-friendly option in Marfa. They are the nearest hotel to the Marfa Lights (mysterious lights that appear in the distance that have no known cause) viewing area and rest stop on the east side of town. I stay at the Riata Inn if I am only in town for one night. Rates vary from $85 to $130 per night. Pets are welcome with a $10/day fee. Book directly or using your favorite hotel booking platform.
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