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4.5/5
Based on 149 guest reviews
- Comp. Breakfast
- 38 rooms in hotel
- 2 floors in property
- 6 suites in property
- Check-in time: 3:00 PM
- Check-out time: 12:00 PM
- Group booking rating of 7.5/10
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Local Attractions
We are at the crossroads of the Big Bend National Park and the Guadalupe Mountains National Park and for those traveling East or West there is easy access off I-10. The Red Rock Ranch, 5 minutes away, offers tours daily with prior arrangement. The attractions in the area are the University of Texas' McDonald Observatory, Fort Davis National Park, the Marfa Mystery Lights, Museum of the Big Bend and the Balmorhea State Park with a natural spring fed pool.
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Property Description
The Hotel El Capitan was built by Charles Bassett of El Paso and opened in 1930. It was one of five hotels of the Gateway Hotel chain that he built in west Texas and eastern New Mexico, the notable architect Henry Trost of Trost and Trost in El Paso was commissioned to produce the architectural design. The construction company was McKee Construction of El Paso that had built most of the early Hilton Hotels around Texas in the 1920's and 1930's as well as most of the office buildings of that era in downtown El Paso.
The Hotel El Capitan was for the most part a cattleman's hotel for its first 40 years. Ranchers from all over the area bought and sold cattle in business meetings held in the lobby. The railroad depot was across the street so many rail travelers stopped in for a night in their travels between California and San Antonio. The hotel was also the prime location for social events within a 100 mile radius of Van Horn. Many parties, receptions, proms and meetings were held at the El Capitan.
The newly restored Historic Hotel El Capitan, owned by Joe and Lanna Duncan of Fort Davis, Texas, have taken much pride in their endeavors of restoring historic inns since the early 1990's. The Hotel Limpia in Fort Davis and the Hotel Paisano in Marfa, Texas are prime examples of their combined talents. After 35 years, the Hotel El Capitan has reopened its doors on September 4, 2009. The addition of a restaurant and full service bar are slated for opening Spring of 2010, and to follow are an exercise room, business center, meeting room, and gift shop.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 3:00 PM |
| Check Out: | 12:00 PM |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2009 |
| Floors: | 2 |
| Rooms: | 38 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 38 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 1 |
| Suites: | 6 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Don't Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 1 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 1065 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 50 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 1.0 Mi |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 5pm-10pm |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 8 hours in advance |
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| Nightly Parking: | $0 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 25% |
| Total Taxes: | 13.00% |
| State Tax: | 6.00% |
| Occupancy Tax: | 7.00% |
| City Tax: | 8.00% |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 8.00% |
| Additional Person Fee: | 10.00 Per Person |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Complimentary breakfast
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Express Check-Out
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Free local calls
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Central heating
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Free WiFi Internet
- Laundry facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Pets allowed
- Private bathroom in room
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shower
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone - Free local calls
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- TV Channel: HBO
- Travellers cheques accepted
Airport & Shuttle Information
El Paso International Airport approx. 120 miles
Local Shuttle Info: None available
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Yes! Pets are allowed.$15 per night
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Hotel El Capitan
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Hotel El Capitan.
Feel free to use the Hotel El Capitan meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Van Horn event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) |
Size (sqft.) |
Banquet 5'/6'  |
Crescent |
Classroom |
Hollow Square  |
U-Shape |
Boardroom |
Convention 8'/10'  |
Theater |
Reception |
Regist. Desk  |
| El Capitan Conference Center | 35 x 30 x 11 | 1065 | 4/7 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
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El Capitan Conference Center
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1065 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
35 x 30 x 11 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Columns:
1
Windows:
5
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
Half Day Rental:
$75.00 USD
Full Day Rental:
$150.00 USD
Evening Rental:
$50.00 USD
24 Hr. Hold Rental:
$25.00 USD
There is no charge for the meeting space if 20 or more rooms are occupied.
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FAQs about Hotel El Capitan
What time is check in?
Check in time is 3:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 12:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Hotel El Capitan have?
There are 38 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at Hotel El Capitan?
Yes, they have 1 meeting room that can support various table layouts.
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