Love this place, the downside is that there is no free breakfast. the rooms are all new and nicely decorated and so far it has been quiet. You have to watch the front desk if you come with a pre paid reservation, as I have been charged twice more then once and not sure why they can't get that straight over there.

The HGI in El Paso provides an excellent oasis for the weary business traveler and is THE place to stay if you've got any business with UTEP. The property is at the UTEP campus - you can walk out the front door and be on campus, a short walk to any of the buildings. You're also just a short drive to the highway and about 25 minutes from the airport, point to point.

The hotel meets all the best features of the HGI brand -- efficient, polite and friendly staff, a well-planned layout of the ground floor, complete with a *working* business center (printers that work, office supplies at the ready, good internet connection), a good fitness center and easy to find conference rooms.

The guest rooms also are great for the business traveler. Lots of outlets -- the key to keeping road warriors happy. Good AC, comfortable beds and clean bathrooms.

Excellent breakfast service with the usual made-to-order items. Very friendly and helpful staff throughout the workforce on this property. Kudos to the management for keeping a staff that's so positive.

El Paso is not exactly a mecca of fine lodging hospitality, and the nice thing about Hilton Garden Inn is that you know what to expect, and, usually, it is delivered. This place delivered the standard, cookie-cutter HGI rooms and service, although the rooms seemed a bit on the small side. Very tiny bar and restaurant, but, again, adequate for a businessman's overnight. Biggest irritant here is very slow internet. You'd think, sitting next to UTEP, they'd be on a decent pipeline but no - even the hard-wired ethernet connection was slow. But, if you're doing business at the University it is pretty much the only place you'd want to stay.

Stayed here due to UTEP football game/Minerpalooza pep rally for two nights. We live near El Paso and staying here is more convenient than driving and finding game parking. Only about a 15 minute walk to the stadium. My family has stayed here in the past and we have always enjoyed our visits. I reserved way back in February knowing the place usually sells out and my rate was only $89.00.

The lobby was a hub of activity for the football game vs. Oklahoma that weekend. This is literally the closest hotel to UTEP...right next to the student union parking lot. We like the lobby...hotel restaurant/bar is right next to the check in desk. We have had meals here in the past and have enjoyed nice lunches during the week.. The hotel has a nice little breakfast buffet which is very good compared to other hotel continental breakfasts. You pay for this one ($11.95), but it includes so much (standard fare: eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, waffles, etc.), but they will also make to order eggs and omelettes. Additionally you can order from a menu. Good service.

This hotel is very close to a large bar/restaurant area of El Paso...everything from fast food to higher end restaurants are within walking distance. Starbucks, Whataburger, Taco Bell, and McDonalds are about five minutes away as well as the campus Jamba Juice and other campus food venues.

The check in was easy and no problem. We had an upper level room. Rooms are nicely decorated with a large flat screen TV, microwave, and fridge included. Toilet/bath area are both separated from sleepign area. Air conditioning worked great, especially on a hot weekend it was appreciated. Room was clean overall and very quiet.

The pool/hot tub is standard but out ot towners must be careful b/c El Paso is at altitude and the sun cooks you faster here, as I'm sure some OK fans found out who stayed at the pool all day.

The only wear I could see was in the hallways...carpets are showing a little age. The hallways are really wide.