10 Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in El Paso, TX for 2026
El Paso is one of the most underrated pet travel cities in the American Southwest — and one of the most affordable. The Franklin Mountains rise straight out of the city, and Texas’s largest urban state park sits inside the city limits, with miles of leashed-dog-friendly desert trails. Most El Paso hotels accept pets, and many at very reasonable rates.
Quick answer: The top pet-friendly hotels in El Paso for 2026 include Hotel Paso Del Norte Autograph Collection, Hotel Indigo El Paso Downtown by IHG, Aloft El Paso Downtown, The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park, DoubleTree by Hilton El Paso Downtown, Stanton House El Paso, Embassy Suites by Hilton El Paso, Hampton Inn & Suites El Paso-Airport, Wyndham El Paso Airport Hotel & Waterpark, and Chase Suite Hotel El Paso. Compare them all on IMPT.io.
The 10 best pet-friendly hotels in El Paso
1. Hotel Paso Del Norte, Autograph Collection (Luxury, Downtown) A century-old downtown landmark with a sun terrace pool, full-service spa, sauna, and 24-hour fitness. Pet-friendly with in-room food and water bowls. The strongest luxury choice in El Paso for travelers with dogs.
2. Hotel Indigo El Paso Downtown by IHG (Boutique, Downtown) Boutique downtown property with an outdoor pool, terrace, restaurant, and pet-friendly designated rooms. Two pets with a combined weight of 80 lbs welcome.
3. Aloft El Paso Downtown (Boutique, Downtown) Fitness center, bar, sleek modern rooms. Pet-friendly with the standard Aloft “ARF” program.
4. The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park El Paso (Luxury, Downtown) Historic 5-star with rooftop fitness center, restaurant, and concierge. Pet-welcoming.
5. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel El Paso Downtown Pet-friendly with standard Hilton fees. Reliable mid-tier downtown.
6. Stanton House El Paso (Boutique, Downtown) On-site evening meals, cafe, parking, and a notable pet-welcome.
7. Embassy Suites by Hilton El Paso (All-Suite, Airport area) Indoor pool, free breakfast, all-suite layout. Pet-friendly with reasonable fee.
8. Hampton Inn & Suites El Paso-Airport Pool, free breakfast, near the airport — easy fly-in stay.
9. Wyndham El Paso Airport Hotel & Waterpark The standout: an on-site seasonal outdoor waterpark. Pet-friendly, near airport. Pool, fitness, free Wi-Fi, salsa bar.
10. Chase Suite Hotel El Paso (Extended-Stay) All-suite layout with full kitchens. Pet-friendly with a per-stay fee.
Best El Paso neighborhoods for pet travelers
– Downtown: Walkable, with San Jacinto Plaza, Southwest University Park, and dog-welcoming patios. – Airport corridor: Best for fly-in/fly-out trips. Many mid-tier hotels. – Westside / Franklin Mountains: Closest to the dog-friendly hiking. Quieter. – East El Paso: Newer hotels, often the cheapest rates.
Where to take your dog in El Paso
– Franklin Mountains State Park — leashed dogs welcome on most trails. – Memorial Park — central, leashed pets allowed. – Ascarate Park — large urban park with a lake. – Rio Bosque Wetlands Park — leashed dogs on dirt trails.
FAQ
Are pets allowed at the Wyndham El Paso Waterpark? The hotel is pet-friendly, but pets are not permitted in the waterpark itself.
Which El Paso hotel is closest to dog-friendly hiking? The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park and Stanton House are closest to the Franklin Mountains trailheads.
What’s the typical pet fee in El Paso? $50–$100 per stay or per night.
