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In the 1950\u2019s, the iconic English-American actor and humanitarian \u2014 Elizabeth Taylor spent a brief time living here at The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park in El Paso. Well, at the time it was the Hilton Hotel, and Taylor was married to heir Conrad \u201cNicky\u201d Hilton Jr. 
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Taylor\u2019s Time in El Paso<\/strong>
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In its time as a Hilton property, The Plaza was a frequent hub for celebrity socialites staying in town. The standout amongst the regulars was the singular Elizabeth Taylor. Following her union with Nicky, Taylor found herself spending more and more time at the El Paso property where several of the Hiltons themselves lived at the time. 
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It\u2019s been reported that her extended stay here came after a four-month honeymoon trip around Texas, Mexico, and beyond with the performer\u2019s lavish new husband. Taylor made her name as an actor with several iconic films including A Place In The Sun, Giant, and Who\u2019s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?
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La Perla<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Taylor\u2019s Penthouse Today<\/strong>
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Some changes of ownership, closures, and renovations later \u2014 and the hotel that was once the Hilton Hotel in El Paso is now open again as The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park. Much of Hilton\u2019s inspired original architecture has been preserved and reimagined. 
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On the 17th floor, where Nicky and Elizabeth\u2019s romantic penthouse once was \u2014 La Perla<\/strong><\/a> now stands as the crown jewel of El Paso. Open exclusively to hotel guests, the rooftop bar and restaurant is inspired by La Peregrina, an iconic pearl passed from the Spanish monarchy, to Napoleon Bonaparte\u2019s mother, and then to (you guessed it) Elizabeth Taylor. 
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Baking in the culturally rich history of its space, the newly opened La Perla offers gorgeous views of El Paso and the surrounding Rocky Mountains. Complementing the scenery, craft cocktails and seafood-driven dishes from Chef Andres Padilla like oysters and ceviches are at the ready. 
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Visit La Perla <\/strong>
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La Perla is open exclusively to guests of The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park from Thursday – Saturday, 4 – 11 pm. The space is also available to reserve for private events. 
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DISCOVER MORE OF EL PASO<\/strong>
Planning a visit to El Paso? Tap into the local experience with our insider\u2019s guide at The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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