THE GARDNER
Your Story Begins Here
Historic Stays in the Heart of
Downtown El Paso
Stay where stories have been unfolding since 1922
For more than a century, The Gardner has welcomed travelers to the heart of Downtown El Paso. Family-owned and proudly local, our historic hotel has watched the city grow and change while preserving the character that makes this building unlike anywhere else.
Walk across original mosaic tile floors, discover antique furnishings, and experience a place filled with stories. John Dillinger stayed here in 1934. Author Cormac McCarthy once called The Gardner home. Generations of travelers have passed through our doors since 1922 — each becoming part of our story.
Today, The Gardner continues that tradition, offering different ways to stay for different kinds of travelers — from private ensuite rooms and European-style private rooms to shared hostel dorms.
Come for the history. Stay for the experience. Leave with a story of your own.
Why Stay at The Gardner?
What Makes The Gardner Different
Historic since 1922
Stay somewhere with a story. Experience original details, antique furnishings, and more than a century of El Paso history.
Heart of Downtown
Stay in the middle of Downtown El Paso, surrounded by restaurants, bars, arts, entertainment, and local attractions.
Stay your way
Choose the stay that fits your trip: private ensuite rooms, European-style private rooms, or shared hostel dorms.
Book Direct
Book directly with The Gardner for our best available direct rates and a more personal booking experience.
LIVE LIKE A LOCAL
Show your Gardner room key at participating neighboring restaurants and businesses for exclusive guest discounts.
MORE THAN A ROOM
Enjoy our self-service kitchen, TV and recreation room, billiards, and coin-operated laundry during your stay.
Three ways to stay
Find the stay that fits your trip.
PRIVATE ENSUITE ROOMS
A traditional hotel-style stay with your own private bedroom and private bathroom.
EUROPEAN-STYLE PRIVATE ROOMS
Enjoy the privacy of your own bedroom with shared bathrooms conveniently located in the hallway — a comfortable middle ground between a traditional hotel room and a hostel dorm.
HOSTEL DORMS
Reserve an individual bed in a shared dormitory for a social, budget-friendly way to experience Downtown El Paso.









