4 Best Hotels in Marfa, West Texas and the Panhandle

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We've compiled the best of the best in Marfa - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Hotel Saint George

$$$$ | 105 S. Highland Ave., Marfa, TX, 79843, USA Fodor's Choice
The region's swankiest lodging, in the heart of downtown Marfa, has an airy lobby and common spaces hung with museum-quality local contemporary artwork, and houses Bar Saint George, LaVenture restaurant, and renowned Marfa Book Company. The 55 spacious rooms and suites have plenty of luxe touches, including plush platform beds, naturalistic hand-carved wood furniture, Illy espresso machines, 49-inch TVs, and large bathrooms with walk-in showers and Aesop soaps and shampoos. Those on the top (fourth) floor afford expansive views of downtown and the surrounding high desert. Across the street, guests hobnob and sunbathe around the hotel's large pool while sipping and snacking on goodies from poolside Bar Nadar. Nonguests can purchase day passes to the pool.

Pros

  • Hip design and muted color palette
  • Beautiful pool and bar
  • Ultracomfy beds and fancy amenities

Cons

  • On the pricey side
  • Contemporary style feels out of place to some
  • The adult vibe isn't conducive to families
105 S. Highland Ave., Marfa, TX, 79843, USA
432-729–3700
Hotel Details
55 rooms
No Meals

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El Cosmico

$$ | 802 S. Highland Ave., Marfa, TX, 79843, USA
An unusual setup that suits Marfa's quirky personality, hipster-approved El Cosmico is a nomadic draw for glamping adventurers, with safari tents, tepees, campsites, a yurt, and 1950s-style trailers that provide surprising comfort. There's a full outdoor kitchen, bath house, hammocks, and wood-fired hot tub. Just wandering the spacious grounds is a trip in itself.

Pros

  • Rugged-chic, laid-back environment
  • "well-behaved" dogs are welcome
  • Set on 21 scenic acres with great high-desert views

Cons

  • Not well-suited to families
  • When the temperature dips below freezing, which is often in winter, the pipes in the outdoor bath houses can freeze
  • Wi-Fi can be spotty or slow in some units
802 S. Highland Ave., Marfa, TX, 79843, USA
432-729–1950
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26 rooms
No Meals

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Hotel Paisano

$$ | 207 N. Highland Ave., Marfa, TX, 79843, USA

Once the playground of Liz Taylor, Rock Hudson, and James Dean, who stayed here while filming Giant, the Paisano has maintained its glamour with glistening Mediterranean architecture, a fountain in the courtyard dining area, and dress and jewelry shops in downstairs hallways. Completing the scene, big-band music from the 1940s wafts through the lobby, and both locals and visitors love dining in stylish Jett's Grill. The most popular booking is the room in which Dean stayed while filming the movie. The hotel is amid downtown Marfa's quirky buildings and just down the street from the historic courthouse. There's a small pool open late April through early October.

Pros

  • Filled with Hollywood memorabilia
  • In the center of town
  • Bar and restaurant are great for people-watching

Cons

  • No elevator
  • Some rooms and bathrooms are quite small
  • Not much of a view from most rooms
207 N. Highland Ave., Marfa, TX, 79843, USA
432-729–3669
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40 rooms
No Meals

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Hotel Paisano

$$$ | 207 N Highland Ave., Marfa, TX, 79843, USA

A National Historic Landmark, this 1930 Spanish baroque–style hotel provided the set for the 1956 movie The Giant, starring Rock Hudson and Elizabeth Taylor. Rooms vary in size and amenities. The small pool, lounge, courtyard, gallery, gift shop, restaurant, and memorabilia room where you can watch The Giant make for a pleasant stay.

Pros

  • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
  • Pet-friendly ($20 per pet per night)
  • Authentic historic experience
  • Convenient downtown Marfa location

Cons

  • Coffeemakers not available in all rooms
  • No telephones in rooms
  • Restaurant open only from 5 pm–9 pm
  • Some noise bleed in rooms
207 N Highland Ave., Marfa, TX, 79843, USA
432-729--3669
Hotel Details
40 rooms
No Meals

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