The Hotel Paisano, Marfa

The Hotel Paisano - A Historic 3-star Marfa hotel with heated pool, art gallery, and 1930s architectural heritage

Located in downtown Marfa, The Hotel Paisano spans 35000 square feet across two and a half stories of a National Register of Historic Places building from 1930. This 3-star property features 42 rooms, including standard accommodations and suites with balconies, living rooms, and kitchenettes. Each air-conditioned room comes with a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and tea/coffee facilities. The property houses Jett's Grill restaurant and bar, serving pistachio-crusted sirloin steak and Black Angus burgers from 2:00 PM daily. A seasonally heated pool with a waterfall operates from May through October, open from 9 AM to 9 PM. The Greasewood Gallery showcases local artists' work, while a 3000-square-foot retail space offers home décor, clothing, and art books. The ballroom accommodates up to 85 guests with original wooden floors and French doors. The Hotel Paisano welcomes pets under 20 pounds for a $40 nightly fee. Key landmarks within 0.3 miles include the Judd Foundation, Ayn Foundation Marfa, and the Marfa and Presidio County Museum.

Pros

The original 1930s architectural features include wooden floors, decorative ceiling beams, and vintage pendant lighting

The central courtyard features a tiered fountain and iron archways

The property hosted Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, and James Dean during the 1955 filming of 'Giant'

A 3000-square-foot art gallery exhibits work by local artists

Cons

The Alpine Amtrak Station is 26.5 miles away

Pool access is limited to seasonal operation (May-October)