Econo Lodge Inn & Suites El Paso West is a straightforward budget motel-style property for travelers who want a clean bed and a low rate. It is not designed for a luxury stay, but it covers the essentials: a private room, parking, a simple breakfast in many cases and quick access to the interstate. For road-trippers, students, families watching their budget and anyone who plans to spend most of the day out exploring, it is a sensible choice. Rooms are typically basic, with one or two beds, a television and a bathroom, and some may include a microwave and refrigerator. Facilities vary by property, so check the hotel's page for current details on breakfast, pool, parking and any renovation work.
The west-side location suits visitors who plan to see Cerro de Cristo Rey, the west-side trails of the Franklin Mountains and the Rio Grande valley to the north. Downtown is a short drive away, as are the Scenic Drive overlooks and the sunset views over the city. The interstate is nearby, so heading east to the Mission Trail or Hueco Tanks is straightforward by car. Because the hotel is not in the center, you will need a vehicle or rideshare for most outings.
Choice Privileges members can earn points here. The savings can be redirected to experiences such as a guided tour, a baseball game or dinner downtown, which is how many value-minded travelers approach a trip to El Paso.
Tips
Read recent guest reviews about cleanliness and noise before you reserve, and choose a room away from the road if possible. Arrive with realistic expectations, and the savings can be substantial. Pair a stay here with early starts for hikes, afternoon rests in air-conditioned museums and evenings downtown. For a stay of one or two nights en route to another destination, or for a trip focused on the outdoors, it is an economical base.
A simple plan from this base
Rise early for a hike at Cerro de Cristo Rey, grab breakfast on the way back and spend the heat of the day in an air-conditioned museum downtown. In the evening, drive to Scenic Drive for sunset and have a cheap, excellent dinner at a family-run taqueria or enchilada spot. The next day, head east for the Mission Trail and Hueco Tanks.
Keeping the room simple leaves the budget for what you came to see. Bring your own water bottles, snacks and a cooler for day trips, and use the room mainly as a place to shower, rest and recharge. Many travelers on a tight budget find that a basic room plus a few well-chosen paid experiences makes for a better trip than an expensive room and nothing else.
Why stay here
- ✓Low nightly rates
- ✓West-side location
- ✓Easy interstate access
- ✓On-site parking
- ✓Simple rooms
- ✓Choice Privileges member benefits
- ✓Near Cristo Rey and west-side trails
- ✓Short drive to downtown
Good questions
Is it a budget hotel?+
Yes, it is a no-frills property with low rates and basic rooms.
Where is it?+
On the west side of El Paso, near the interstate and a short drive from downtown.
Do I need a car?+
Yes, a car or rideshare is practical for most outings.
