Step into Hotel El Capitan and experience heritage, history, and a huge Texas welcome. Designed by Henry Trost in 1930, El Capitan brings the luxury of that era to life along with craft cocktails, courtyards, iconic architecture, and the charm of Van Horn. It’s our little oasis in the desert – and we’d love to have you join us.
Pistachio fried steak, local pecan pie, and a 14-ounce, hand-cut ribeye that rivals the best. We do comfort food with flair – and you’ll love it. Take your creative cocktails in the courtyard or pair Texas wines with a little history at The Gopher Hole Bar. (Just don’t forget to ask about the vault.)
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Imagine private patios and balconies, sunsets and suites, iconic architectural details, and the simple luxuries that make a stay more like paradise. Our historic but newly rennovated rooms are filled with the spirit of the 1930s along with free breakfast– and plenty of love for your pets.
BOOK NOWWe’re at the crossroads of Guadalupe National Park and Big Bend National Park. Which means? We’re a popular hub for adventure. Add on Carlsbad Caverns or Marfa and the Chinati Foundation for the perfect West Texas trip.
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Famed architect Henry Trost designed Hotel El Capitan in the 1930s to provide a little luxury in the desert with his iconic Spanish revival style. From historic vaults to hidden passageways, history comes to life, here.
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