If you can’t leave town on Valentine’s Day, be sure to check out the amazing hotels in downtown El Paso. They are historic, renovated and top notch places to spend the weekend.

1. Stanton House – The Fernandez family renovated an old furniture store that had been empty for years. The lobby is super elegant and this continues in the very international atmosphere of this property. For reservations, call (915) 271-3600.

Reception in the lobby:

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Center of Lobby:

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Right side of the lobby:

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Rooms at Stanton House:

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Walk-in shower in the bathroom:

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Guest room bathtub:

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2. Hotel Indigo This hotel is very hip and chic. The pool and bar area has a very upscale Sinatra Rat Pack vibe. It’s so cool man and a real gem in downtown El Paso. For reservations, call (915) 532-5200.

If you are entering at street level, take these elevators to the lobby.

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Lobby view to the pool.

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Indigo Pool

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I could totally see the Kennedys and Marilyn Monroe here.

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I had an amazing Moscow Mule here, yummy.

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Patricia Martinez

3. Basset Tower in Downtown El Paso – I took a tour of the Aloft when it first opened. You can Check out this article here. Bassett Tower is an impressive building and staying there would be an amazing experience. For reservations, call (915) 351-7990.

Aloft Hotel Terrace Bar:

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View of Bassett Tower from the Terrace Bar:

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