Plaza Hotel

The Plaza Hotel is a 19-story building on Mills Avenue standing about 239 feet tall and displaying geometric patterns throughout its concrete structure. Inside, the renovated space offers 130 rooms, parking facilities, dining venues, and conference spaces.

Construction began in 1929 during the stock market crash under Conrad Hilton's direction and opened on November 30, 1930 as the Hilton Hotel. It was the first major hotel building completed in the city during a severe economic crisis.

The hotel takes its name from the central plaza and continues to shape the downtown skyline with its distinctive profile. Visitors can observe how the building anchors the commercial heart of the city.

The building sits in downtown El Paso and is easy to reach with direct access to on-site parking. The location offers convenient proximity to dining, shopping, and other businesses in the surrounding area.

Elizabeth Taylor stayed in the penthouse suite during filming of the movie Giant in 1955 when the building was El Paso's tallest structure. This Hollywood moment remains part of the local history of the hotel and city.

Location: Texas

Location: El Paso County

Architects: Trost & Trost

Architectural style: Art Deco, Art Deco architecture

Address: Oregon and Mills Sts.

GPS coordinates: 31.75861,-106.48833

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:47