A historic hotel of Texas. Built in 1930, the architecture and style of finish in the public spaces is worth the trip. Rooms are okay; some have balconies; some have patios. Several suites, and all have kitchens. Food service and bar don't open til 5pm so you have to search for breakfast and lunch in town. Hotel's claim to fame is the cast of Giant stayed here while filming, and some of the suites are named after the stars who stayed in them. Service is lackadaisical. Bar and restaurant a bit overpriced. A pleasant courtyard for outdoor sitting and a nice pool which is seasonally heated. Several gift and other shops on ground level. read more

We opted for history and character over hip and unheated. A stay in a yurt would have been roughly the same price. Hotel Paisano was built in 1930 by an esteemed architect, and the cast of Giant stayed here during the filming in 1955. It was revamped in 2001, but it still feels more dated than bobo. read more

We stayed at the Hotel Paisano on our recent weekend in Marfa. The hotel was lovely and just what I expected- old but still glamorous from it's old days. The rooms were small but nice. Wi-fi at the hotel was free and absolutely necessary since we had no other cell reception anywhere out here. The bar downstairs is pretty nice as well- they tell you to get reservations for the restaurant but we never saw it crowded. read more

I loved Marfa! I like that everything has a story and seems to serve some purpose in town. This hotel has a lovely story, a lovely atmosphere, a lovely bar to drink in, lovely shops, lovely art, and is just all around lovely. Sure you could hear the train at night. But it just adds to the romance of Marfa. I doubt I will be back in Marfa (much to my chagrin) in the near future, but if I were to come back I would have no qualms about staying here again. read more

Okay, so after 3 nights at the Paisano, I feel bad about the "cuter town" comment. I still give the Paisano 3 stars because I think it's just average, but wanted to add that having a drink in the courtyard at twilight is a definite must. read more

Had a friend that lived in Marfa, so we didn't stay at the Hotel, but it was fun to visit! Wonderful gift shop, cool historical landmark as stars like Liz Taylor and James Dean stayed there, and there is a lovely courtyard to enjoy food and drinks. read more

We loved our stay at this quaint and charming hotel. Take in the elaborate tile work, enjoy a private patio with a fireplace (a mezzanine patio room, I think) and look at the super cute and well stocked gift shop area. Our room was perfect - small, but perfect. Keep in mind this was built when bigger wasn't better. It had everything we needed with a cozy bed, fluffy duvet, seating area and a shower with great water pressure. The staff was wonderful, the coffee in the lobby was a godsend, and we were close to everything we needed. I loved it for our little romantic weekend and we will surely be back! read more

My experience and treatment has been horrible. I checked in to the hotel and was put into a beautiful room. Later come to find out they put me in the wrong room. I had been here for hours and was ready to go to sleep. I had used all the facilities of this room and unpacked and all. They moved me to a shoebox sized room with a postage stamp bathroom. The shower is just a continuation of the floor with a drain and a cheap plastic curtain. No hot water for my shower. I'm truly disappointed with this place and will never stay here again. I will also tell my friends and family. Not even an apology from the management. read more

The restruant is very expensive, slow service, they add 20% for parties of 6 or more, we had 4 kids with us. Food was ok for the price. Gave us burned coffee, had to request a fresh pot made. The court yard was nice and the house Margarita was good so I gave 3 stars. read more

Now, come on! How weird is it that some crew came here to shoot some movie sixty years ago and the place still proudly displays promotion stills of long-dead actors on the wall? It was just a movie, folks, and the actors were just actors! But, that aside, what a quaint, pleasant little hotel! Small rooms for $100, but very nicely furnished and cozy. Even the wall art is interesting. The lady at the desk was very friendly, the hotel was intriguing. A fine stay. read more

Spent one night there in February 2014. The hotel ambiance was great however we were not told the thermostats were in the hall and it was quite cold that night. Also we were not told of the amenities, gift shops, showing of the movie which was filmed there. For the price I believe there should have been at least a continental breakfast since the restaurant wasn't open. There was coffee and a basket of fruit. We had dinner there the night before and it was excellent and the service was also excellent. read more

First, let me say that I love old hotels with character, and always seek them out over the big corporate box hotels. However, the Paisano did not have enough "charm" to make the flaws bearable. The room was nice but the "view" of the alley from what was billed as a patio, was not. Plus I had to get out of bed at midnight to ask the party people in the next room if they could please quiet down so we could get some sleep (no help from the front desk as there was no one there). And when I came back into the lobby later the next day, after checking out, to get directions, the man at the desk, who I think did not realize we had just stayed there, was very condesending and rude. The people in the restaurant were nice, food was ok, if over-priced, and we had a fantastic visit at the Chinati Foundation. But I would not recommend staying at the Paisano. It reminded me of staying in some little boutique hotel in New York: expensive, trendy, and unfriendly. In New York, you accept that. But in the middle of nowhere Texas? Oh, come on. read more

We enjoyed two excellent nights at the Hotel Paisano in a room overlooking the street. Front desk staff were helpful, Jett's Grill was excellent (as were other local eateries). A couple of rooms have balonies overlooking the courtyard. Once the sun set, it was cool enough for dinner outside at Jett's. Movie fans will enjoy the tribute to 'Giant'. A movie club was at the hotel watching the movie and obviously enjoying themselves! The hotel is perfectly located to walk to local galleries, bars/music venues. Get breakfast around the corner at Squeeze Marfa. Go for a mid-afternoon drink and play pool, foosball or people watch at Padre's. While in Marfa, see the lights (an 8 mile drive out of town. The gallery tours were great (Chinati, Judd House), and from the hotel, we walked to several other galleries. From Marfa, it is a very easy drive to Fort Davis and the Mcdonald Observatory. Staff in period costumes were fun and helpful. The observatory day tour was exceptional. We didn't go to Big Bend or hike the surrounding mountains and will save that for next time. read more

It is a great, historic boutique hotel with tons of character. The staff was friendly and the rooms were clean. Slight must odor in the room. Free coffee but no free breakfast. Highly recommend the suite if you're wanting a balcony. They need a hot tub. read more

Service wasn't great, food was good though. Not sure I'd go back but wasn't a terrible experience. Call ahead though. The wait can be terrible because it is seat yourself read more

Great historic site. Beautiful old place in a town that is difficult to find. Ambience and environment are the beauty of this place. I really enjoyed my stay there. The rooms that Elizabeth Taylor and Rock Hudson stayed in during the film Giant are on the second floor read more

Loved this. Old historic hotel. Great staff. Good restaurant. Didn't see much else in town but this looked like the place to be. had dinner outside at their restaurant and the food was very good. would go back if in the area. read more

We enjoyed four-week-nights. Quiet & clean. Lupita at the main desk is very helpful, and she's a native Marfan. We were able to walk all over town which was the best part. Laundry is around the corner...and so is everything else. We had a room with a kitchen, and balconies. read more

We love this place! It is so elegantly charming, and the people are so friendly. We only stayed one night and I wish that I had booked two nights. The beds are comfortable and the furnishings nice. Only drawback is the restaurant. It is so overpriced and the food just mediocre at best. The pork chop and shrimp dinners were tough and tasteless. Stay here, but eat elsewhere. read more

Enjoyed our stay in this beautiful, historic hotel. The beds are comfy, the rooms are clean and bathroom is a wee bit tiny but serves its purpose! read more

Love, love, love this place! Charming, comfortable, great shops, beautiful grounds. Can't wait to come back.

Very nice. Very historic. Over priced but worth at least one stay. Courtyard and history make the stay pleasant. Be prepared to freeze in your room. No thermostat . Very clean read more

I do love this place, and have stayed there a dozen times. The sound proofing is not great, so if your neighbor gets up at 5 am, you do, too. But the staff is friendly and attentive, this historic building is gorgeous, the gift shop has a great selection, and the location can't be beat. read more

Must place to stay in Marfa. Old time hotel with lot's of great history.

I stayed here on Dec 26th 2016 and I was very excited to stay where Giant and Marfa Myths take place and what a major disappointment in this hotel. The comforter had long stands of hair and the heater was crazy high , it must have had some sort of governor on it because the heat would just keep blowing and I mind you that we couldn't ask for another room bc it was booked due to the snow we had in east texas and i10 was closed to San Antonio. This was not a good place to be on a Monday and we ended up having more of a blast in Alpine, Texas. The end my story is that we had dairy queen for dinner in Marfa and I slept with one eye open on top of the comforter - won't stay here again. read more

First off, shame on me for not letting the manager know that I was unsatisfied the food I was served. Upon arrival for our 5:15 reservation, which we made the day before (required by restaurant) we were told that any entree with mashed potatoes would be substituted with French fries. I was told the kitchen didn't have the mashed potatoes ready to serve. That's a real head scratcher because most of the items on the very limited menu had them and only require basic pantry ingredients. I should have left then. I opted to stay which was my second mistake. When our orders arrived, my wife's salmon was correct but my chicken order was the same as my wife's salmon. My server did tell us it was her first day and took ownership of it. She was very nice. So fifteen minutes later my tortilla crusted fried chicken and substituted French fries arrived as my wife was finishing her meal. Five minutes later my charred broccoli arrived. My chicken breast was so small a hamburger bun would have covered it. The chicken sandwich that I had at the Waterstop here in Marfa was larger, more flavorful, and half the price. We spoke to the manager on the way out and he discussed his staffing difficulties during covid which I understand. For a high end hotel and it's restaurant I have to say I am very disappointed and that it was significantly below expectation. Again, the manager said if I would have asked for him earlier and explained my displeasure we would have tried to make it right for us. Maybe he should have offered to make it right then or some adjustments. read more

Not impressed; won't be back. We stayed for a Monday and Tuesday night in August, which is definitely Marfa's off-season--lots of local attractions closed either for that part of the week or for much of the month--so weren't expecting much. Unfortunately, we got even less. We had a second-floor room with a shared veranda that overlooked the courtyard (nice spot for the morning coffee, and the sound of the fountain below helped offset the train noise at night, which no place in town can do much of anything about). The only thing we asked for when we booked was peace and quiet, and the manager who took our reservation assured us that the adjoining room was unbooked for the nights we'd be there, so we wouldn't have to actually share the veranda and we'd have the privacy and relaxation we were looking for. Sadly, our fellow guests had other ideas. On the first morning, someone thought it was a funny joke to pound on a neighboring door shouting "Housekeeping" at 7:00 am, sending us scrambling for the "Privacy Please" sign and giggling "Sorry, just kidding" when we hung it out. We'd have gone right back to sleep if it weren't for the fact that a scaffolding was soon being assembled in the courtyard, with attendant clanging and banging--wakey, wakey! On the second night, we were kept up past 2:00 am by guests in two neighboring rooms who somehow mistook Marfa on a Tuesday in August for South Padre during Spring Break--loudly conversing and drinking on the balconies, despite our repeated requests to keep it down; leaving hallway doors open and walking back and forth between rooms while making no attempt to keep their voices down. When we confronted the other guests again at 1:00 am and asked them to please, for the love of god, cut it out, the response was (in one room) a nasty denial that they were doing anything objectionable, and (in the other) "Oh, sorry dude" followed by no actual change in behavior. (They still had beer left, so I guess that means they were required by law to keep partying.) No phone in our room meant we had to get dressed to walk down to the lobby and find there was no night manager on duty, just a sign with "emergency numbers" next to the phone. The voicemail we left at the front desk contact number was neither returned, nor acted on, nor acknowledged when we checked out the next day. (Which we did on the early side, having been woken by the handyman using a power sander on another neighboring room's doorframe at 8:00 am.) It was only when we said we'd had a horrible night that the manager checking us out said "Oh, that message was from you, then." At our insistence, she discounted the room, but no apology of any sort was offered, and we left feeling like they couldn't have cared less that we'd been there in the first place, or that we wouldn't be coming back. The other amenities don't make up for the bad attitude of the management, either, by the way--let me enumerate a few: The smallest TV I've ever seen in a hotel room and the lack of power outlets in the closet-sized bathroom and tiny bedroom are not surprising for a historic hotel, but might dissuade some prospective guests. There was a sandwich bag actually floating in the pool, plus (bonus!) a waterlogged used bandage sitting on its edge. A hotel employee swimming in it at the time freely admitted to having just tossed his friend's soaking-wet dog into the pool for a laugh. The day and early-evening desk staff could hardly be bothered to provide directions or details on local attractions when those were requested--a lot of shrugging was involved--and the in-house restaurant waitstaff must require a cash advance to crack a smile. An older couple checking out around the same time as us said they'd been given a room at the far end of the hall, hadn't heard the noise, and had enjoyed a quiet stay. Guess they got the room we were hoping for when we originally called. Honestly, we don't expect a ticker-tape parade for booking a weeknight stay during the dog days of summer, and we take no joy in leaving such a cruddy review. But we do so in the hope that future visitors will adjust their expectations, and that maybe the owners will consider just shutting down for the month of August if they've got maintenance to do and can't muster the energy to be cordial to their guests. read more

I absolutely loved this place! We stayed in the Rock Hudson suite and let me just tell you it's worth it! Prob 1,000 sq foot room and 1,500 sq ft private patio. Hotel staff was nothing but helpful and the hotel is just beautiful. From the minute you walk in you feel like you've stepped back in time but with all the modern necessities we are used to. FYI, our bathroom had vents! You can walk to a delicious and cozy breakfast at squeeze marfa, walk to froma for an afternoon ice cream or walk to shopping. Honestly most everything is walkable. My husband and I did our morning run from the hotel and covered a lot in 6 miles. I would also recommend booking your tour at the chinati foundation for the Donald Judd tour way in advance and get a reservation at cochineal as well - best dinner in town! Pizza foundation is also delicious for lunch, they open at 1. I originally wanted to stay at El Cosmico but it was always booked. We met a couple at planet marfa (go here, it's cool) that were staying at cosmico and showed us pics of the shower arrangements and it was a little too primitive for me. We went out there on our run and walked around and it's very dusty, no grass. So I am glad we ended up at Paisano. The thunderbird looks very cute as well from the outside. It's on the main drag so you loose a little of that old town square feeling that hotel paisano exudes. Marfa is wonderful, I had no idea what to expect with some bad reviews about rude staff and bad service but we did not encounter anything like that in fact quite the opposite! Enjoy your visit! read more

If this place did not have an old shell around it, it would be a one-star hotel, which is actually what it is once you leave the lobby. Staff are not helpful. It is really physically hard to carry luggage up the stairs and all the way down a long hall, only to reach a very ordinary room for $135 per night. It turns out that the night I wanted to have a drink and eat dinner in their restaurant, they were closed for a private party and would not serve me. Marfa is an interesting artistic stop in West Texas and some of the overpriced shops were worthwhile perusing, but I would recommendn staying in Alpine instead. read more

The best way to enjoy West Texas: charm, excellent food and décor. Situated in the 'heart' of Marfa and with all the nostalgia that the area has to offer. The courtyard and bar are especially nice. read more

We only stayed here one night because the Thunderbird was booked on our 4th night in Marfa and I was glad we hadn't planned to stay here all week. The room had a screened patio with a lovely view of the alley. We were afraid to close the curtains since they were almost falling off the wall and sooooo dusty, so we left them open. There are no in house phones in the room, and YES no one is in the place from 10pm on. So when our smoke alarm started chirping at 1:37 am, and we called the number we found at the front desk, no one answered. Come on! Someone needs to be on site at all times. How do they get insurance for the place? Even if it means ringing a bell and waking them up. Roadside motels do it, so can a place charging $169 a night. The chirping stopped about 2:15 and we were able to get to sleep maybe by 3:30? Then at 5:30 the chirping resumed. We tried the number again, no answer, and tried another number listed and woke someone up. Made me happy to do it, since we'd been awakened twice now. She asked if we could remove the battery, and since we'd seen a ladder just sitting in the ice machine room, we were able to make that happen. So back to sleep about 6, for a grand total of maybe 4 hours of sleep, after which we had to drive back to Austin. The toilet barely flushed. If you flushed about 4 times it would take care of toilet paper. When we checked out, they didn't know about our troubles and when we pointed it out, they half-heartedly apologized. No discount was offered and we had to ask for one. They gave us $50 off. My spouse wanted the whole room comped, but she had gone to courtyard to avoid yelling at them, so we took the $50 and left. I also think we got some sort of cold virus from all the dust and are still coughing a week later. The one plus is that trains going through town seem a little less loud at that Paisano than at the Thunderbird. But at least the Thunderbird provides earplugs if you want them. read more

The lobby, shops, and courtyard are well maintained and beautiful. The food in the restaurant - Jett's Place, named after James Dean's character in the movie Giant - is delicious. The sweet potato fries, stir fried vegetables, burgers, and chicken fried steak were great. But beware of the hotel's rooms - they are dated, tiny, and somewhat decrepit. The bathrooms are cracked and dilapidated. The maids start early and there is no sound proofing, so don't plan on sleeping in. Our TV was the size of a piece of paper. The Saint George would be my choice for rooms next time, with dinner and shopping at the Paisano. (Also, the front desk service could be friendlier - "welcome to Marfa and the Paisano" should be a requirement!) read more

currently staying here, love the atmosphere. not very busy, which i like empty; vacant. being a photographer i can shoot around the lobby, they are a friendly staff. they will let you shoot around as long as you don't act a fool. breakfast are on point not your cliche bacon and eggs. would stay here in a heart beat each return. i love that the city is small, not too much around... there's icecream down the street ( i got mango today ). yeah. read more

The hotel lobby, courtyard, bar and surrounding stores were charming, and the historic feeling of the hotel was great. The rooms were somewhat dingy (not recently painted), the bathroom was small. The biggest problem with the place was how loud all the doors (bathroom door and room door) were. Every time someone closed a door in any room, you could hear it reverberate in the entire hotel. Also, the hotel staff was not friendly, and they seemed completely uninterested in talking to the guests or answering questions. I will definitely not stay there again. read more

Pretty historic building with the only downfall being thin walls. No overall complaints. Comfy bed. Kind front desk attendants.

This is a lovely restored hotel in downtown Marfa. We had a nice room with small outside balcony. The bathroom was small and original but very functional. All the staff we encountered in our 4 days there were very friendly and helpful. While the rooms had small coffee pots, we especially enjoyed the fresh hot coffee in the lobby each morning. Our only issue was the WiFi was very spotty and slow in our room; sometimes to the point of completely unusable. We used the WiFi in the lobby occasionally and it was better but not great. For a vacation stay we'd definitely recommend this hotel. read more

Check in was helpful. Room was decent and the bed linens were nice. Staff was good depending on the staff person. Restaurant closed at 9 not 910. Next options were subway and Dairy Queen. Interesting options when visiting marfa. Overall the city hotel and art was a waste of time, especially considering having taken an extra two days to come here. Would suggest other art cities such as Santa Fe, Taos or closer to home Athens georgia. Better food, better accommodations and interesting art without the attitude. read more

I initially made a reservation for three nights, checking in on a Tuesday and out on a Friday. Later I emailed the hotel and asked if it would be possible to move my reservation back one day, to Wednesday through Saturday. I received an email confirmation with the new dates--it was clearly a form email, identical to the first one I had received, with only the dates changed. Then, when we arrived, we were told that we would have to change rooms after two nights. We were going to have to be packed and out of our first room by 12pm (the usual check-out time) on Friday, and the person at the front desk said that they could not guarantee that we would be able to check into the new room earlier than 4pm (the usual check-in time). I did not want to have to change rooms at all, and I strenuously objected to being without a room for any significant period of time (since I was with my wife and our two kids, and we often need a rest sometime in the afternoon). Later, the same employee who had checked us in told my wife that the room change was necessary because I had asked to change the dates of the reservation. The employee seemed to think that the hotel had gone to some lengths to accommodate my request for a change and that I therefore had no right to complain about having to change rooms. She didn't seem willing to acknowledge that the real problem was that the hotel had not informed me of the new arrangements and that this was entirely the hotel's fault--I would never have kept the reservation if I had known that we would have to change rooms. Still later, the same employee told me that something had been rearranged so that we would not have to change rooms after all. She was not at all apologetic, however; her stiffly polite manner indicated to me that she thought I was being difficult and that she was accommodating an unreasonable request. read more

We had a wonderful time. We had not planned on staying here, but had to leave our original accommodations because our A/C went out and it was the summer. We had to find a hotel room at midnight, with a toddler, and the staff at Hotel Paisano really helped us out, even though someone had to come from home and meet us at the front desk to give us a key. We were so appreciative! Once we were there, we loved it. This is definitely an older hotel, but it has so much charm. The staff were all friendly and helpful, and there are multiple good restaurants in walking distance. It was great for us that our room had a full kitchen and large dining nook. And really hard to beat all that for the price - the full suite was cheaper than our first place. We also had a view of the pool, which was nice, and a great spot to hang out during the day - we practically had it all to ourselves. The bed was comfortable and so many pillows! This was also a great place to stay with kids since they have several suites, a pool, a large courtyard and lots of space to hang out in the lobby too. We will definitely stay here again next time we're in town. Oh, and the A/C worked great! read more