Welcome to Gardner Hotel, the oldest continually operating hotel in the city of El Paso, Texas. This hidden jewel will transport you back to the 1920’s and offer an experience like no other hotel in El Paso. Our hotel was first opened in 1922 by Preston E. Gardner, and has been in the Nebhan family since the 1940s; a stay with us is an experience in El Paso history.
Guests are transported from the busy Downtown El Paso streets to a place that is reminiscent of another era. Our marble staircase leads to rooms that have seen countless guests and still retain their charming features. One such guest was America’s Most Wanted, bank robber John Dillinger and two members of his gang who checked into Gardner Hotel while on the run. American novelist, Pulitzer Prize and Academy Award Winner Cormac McCarthy was a longer resident here who used to stay at the Hotel while writing his novels. He even mentions the Hotel in his books! Stay at the Gardner and see how this hotel inspires you.
Travel back 100+ years and see what hotels used to be like (minus our modern amenities!)
Show your room key & get discounts just for staying with us!
All guests have access to our self service kitchen
Booking straight through us will guarantee the best price you can get
Located in the heart of downtown, you will be surrounded by some of El Paso’s best restaurants, bars, and nightlife!
All the rooms are maintained to the highest modern standard and have been recently renovated. Many of our rooms still have their original antique furniture and features, along with modernized bathrooms and suites.
The El Paso Hostel is located in the historic Gardner Hotel so you have the benefit of experiencing our unique history while enjoying affordable accommodation. Enjoy our newly renovated kitchen & dining facilities, shared communal areas and ensuite bathrooms.
Please note that we are located in a prime downtown location area. Noise may be present at times, go out, have some fun, and make good use of your guest discounts perks with our neighbors. However, if you are all partied out, we have earplugs available at the front desk.
We have two FREE parking spaces in front of the hotel reserved for guests only, on a first come first serve basis. On street metered parking is also available. The meters are FREE after 6:00 P.M to 8:00 A.M. Monday-Friday and all day Sunday. About a 2 minute walk away is a parking lot that charges per 8 hours. The Gardner Hotel is not responsible for any tickets or towing of your vehicle.
Yes, we have a coin operated washer and dryer that are available for guests
Check our 'directions' page for information on arriving via Greyhound, Amtrak, the Airport or driving from 1-10 East and 1-10 West.
Our elevator is original therefore it is very delicate and not currently operational. All of our rooms are located one or two levels up so you will need to use our stairway to access your room. Don't be afraid to ask for help!
We have a free luggage storage available behind the front desk before check-in and after check-out!
For the safety of all guests The Gardner Hotel has a no visitor policy. All guests are welcome in the lobby.
Gardner Hotel & Hostel
311 E Franklin Ave El Paso, TX 79901
Phone: (915) 532-3661
Email: info@gardnerhotel.com
Transport: We are located only 7 blocks from Greyhound and only 1km from Amtrak.
Reception is open 24/7
Check-in Hours: 3:00 PM
Check-out Hours: 11:00 AM
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