Hotel Paisano

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.