They Have Given Up
I stayed with the good folks at Hawthorn on April 24-27, 2012. I regreted my reservation as soon as I smelled the lobby. My room was consistently 90 degrees despite the a/c's best efforts, and the room was dirty with holes in the walls and discoloration everywhere. The staff was friendly but had clearly given up on the place, and I think that is a reflection of the corporation more than the staff and manager. El Paso was booked solid or I would have stayed ANYWHERE else. I really tried. The breakfast was also unsafe because meets and eggs were kept at luke warm temperatures and the sausage was slimy. Please do not stay at this hotel if you are visitng El Paso. The Marriott across the street is much nicer (wish I would have booked there).
That said, El Paso itself is a beautiful little city with lots of great options for accomodations, food, and flights. Just don't stay at the Hawthorne.