El Paso, TexasDowntown El Paso
Hotel Indigo El Paso Downtown by IHG
Borderland mid-century motor inn
Downtown El Paso El Paso, Texas
Opened
2016
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
IHGBorderland mid-century motor inn
Life here revolves around the border, with 1960s motor inn bones and a rooftop terrace looking into Ciudad Juárez.
What it’s good at
Listed
Sewing machine motifs and geometric textiles recall the neighborhood garment manufacturing trade.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
the rooms: dark tones, sewing machine-motif artwork, geometric textiles, are an ode to the city's garment industry past.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
City Hall sits one block away, and the downtown plaza is an easy walk down Kansas Street.
The rooms
Moody dark walls and geometric textiles give the bedrooms character, and bathrooms include walk-in showers.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated outdoor pool sits on the fifth-floor terrace, looking out over the city toward the Franklin Mountains.
At the table
Mamacitas serves Mexican brunch under amber lanterns, and fifth-floor Circa 1963 hosts weeknight live music.
How it began
The 1963 building originally operated as the Downtowner Motor Inn, sitting vacant for years until its 2016 reconstruction.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.