Hotel El Capitan
Hotel El Capitan is a historic hotel in the West Texas desert town of Van Horn, offering wedding services on site and a meeting and banquet space for ceremonies, dinners, and receptions.
Hotel El Capitan is a hotel destination wedding venue in Van Horn, United States, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$15,000 (our estimate).
About Hotel El Capitan
Hotel El Capitan is a historic hotel in the West Texas desert town of Van Horn, offering wedding services on site and a meeting and banquet space for ceremonies, dinners, and receptions.
Eight room types are available for guests, from the Deluxe King Room and Courtyard Patio King Room to the Standard Double Room that sleeps up to four.
The mood is relaxed rather than formal, and we estimate nightly rates run around USD 130 to 260 per night.
For travelling guests, the nearest major airport is likely El Paso (ELP), roughly 135 minutes away by road.
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We enjoyed our stay at the historic and well maintained Hotel El Capitan! The lady at the front desk was extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms were very clean and comfortable. I would definitely recommend staying at this hotel.
Tessa Magelky · on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Staying over
- Rooms
- 49 rooms
- Room types
- 8 listed
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$15,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$1,000 to US$4,000 venue feeAisle estimate
House rules
- Pets
- Yes
- Children
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- ELP, 135 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
- Step-free access
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Setting
- Desert, historic, relaxed
The place
- Swimming pool
- No
- Gardens
- Yes
- Historic building
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Historic hotel set in a desert landscape in Van Horn, Texas
- Wedding services offered on site (see thehotelelcapitan.com)
- Dedicated meeting and banquet space for receptions and dinners
- Eight room types, including Queen Room with Balcony and Courtyard Patio King Room
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- ELP · about 2 h 15 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into ELP.
- Direct line
- (432) 283-1220
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Does Hotel El Capitan host weddings?+
Yes. The hotel declares wedding services, and details are published at http://www.thehotelelcapitan.com/. You can also call +1 432-283-1220.
What event space is available?+
The hotel has a meeting and banquet space that can be used for wedding events.
What accommodation options do guests have?+
There are eight room types: Deluxe King, Courtyard Patio King, Outdoor Patio King, Courtyard Queen, Standard, Queen, Queen Room with Balcony (each for up to 2 guests) and the Standard Double Room for up to 4.
Which airport should our guests fly into?+
We estimate El Paso International Airport (ELP) is the nearest major airport, at around 135 minutes' drive from the hotel.
What is the dress code and setting like?+
The setting is desert, with no waterfront, and the overall style is relaxed rather than formal.
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Sources and booking notes
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Sources for individual venue facts
Rooms: 49 rooms
“The El Capitan has forty-nine rooms.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 8 listed
“Deluxe King Room”
Read the source for room typesIn-house catering: Yes
“Catering through The Hotel El Capitan’s on-site restaurant can provide food and beverages for any meal or business event.”
Read the source for in-house cateringBar on site: Yes
“Henry's full bar offers creative cocktails, Texas wines, and craft brews.”
Read the source for bar on sitePets: Yes
“The Hotel El Capitan does accept pets, there is a $40 plus tax charge per day per pet.”
Read the source for petsChildren: Yes
“Children are welcome”
Read the source for childrenParking: Yes
“: Free Onsite Parking”
Read the source for parkingStep-free access: Yes
“Our Handicap room is newly rebuilt to ADA standards, this room has a roll in shower.”
Read the source for step-free accessEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“Our Event Room is also available for large parties and events.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“Our beautiful oasis courtyard is available for dining.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSetting: Desert, historic, relaxed
“It’s our little oasis in the desert – and we’d love to have you join us.”
Read the source for settingSwimming pool: No
“No, this hotel does not have a pool, but it has other amenities for guests to enjoy.”
Read the source for swimming poolGardens: Yes
“Free continental breakfast, shopping on site, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel El Capitan.”
Read the source for gardensHistoric building: Yes
“The Hotel El Capitan has been a landmark in Van Horn for nearly a century and has a rich history.”
Read the source for historic building