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Our front desk is open 24 hours a day.
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LOCATION
311 E Franklin Ave El Paso, TX 79901
Affordable Group Lodging in Historic downtown El Paso
Group Travel at The Gardner
Students & Educational Groups
Ideal for university programs, student travel, youth groups, and educational trips seeking affordable lodging in a historic downtown setting.
Sports, Touring & Active Groups
Well-suited for sports teams, cycling groups, touring bands, and active travelers needing flexible room options and group friendly accomodations.
Nonprofits & Service & Creative Groups
A welcoming option for nonprofits, service organizations, and creative retreats looking for an affordable, character-filled place to gather and stay.
Groups have been gathering here for over a century - reach out below to start planning your stay.
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FIND US AT The GARDNER
FROM GREYHOUND
We are located only 7 blocks from Greyhound. As you exit the main doors, you will be on Santa Fe Street. Immediately turn left and proceed on Santa Fe Street, past the Civic Center. When you get to Franklin Ave. turn right and proceed 4 1/2 blocks to our front door. The Hotel will be on your left hand side on the corner of Franklin and Stanton.
FROM AMTRAK
As you exit the frond doors of the Amtrak Station proceed to the highways to your right (Paisano St.). Proceed to your left on Paisano St. (away from the bridge) until you get to San Antonio Street. Proceed directly down San Antonio St. until you get to the Greyhound Station (Santa Fe Street) where you turn left and walk past the Civic Center until you get to Franklin Ave. When you get to Franklin Ave. turn right and proceed 4 1/2 blocks to our front door. We are approximately 1 mile (2 km) away. The Hotel will be on your left hand side on the corner of Franklin and Stanton.
FROM AIRPORT
City buses run only until 8:00 p.m. At the front door of the airport catch the #33 bus and exit at the 5 Points Terminal where you catch either the #31 or #35 bus to downtown. From the San Jacinto Park, proceed North to Franklin Ave (1 block) and turn right and proceed 1 1/2 blocks to the Gardner. The Hotel will be on your left hand side on the corner of Franklin and Stanton.
DRIVING FROM I-10 EAST
I-10 East:: Exit at the Downtown Exit, # 19-B. At this time make sure you get in the 3rd lane from the left. You will be on Missouri St. continuing on Missouri St until you get to N. Mesa St. where you turn left. Proceed 1 block until you get to Franklin Ave, where you turn left. Proceed 1 1/2 blocks to our front door. The Hotel will be on your left hand side on the corner of Franklin and Stanton.
DRIVING FROM I-10 WEST
I-10 East:: Exit at the Downtown Exit, # 19-B. At this time make sure you get in the 3rd lane from the left. You will be on Missouri St. continuing on Missouri St until you get to N. Mesa St. where you turn left. Proceed 1 block until you get to Franklin Ave, where you turn left. Proceed 1 1/2 blocks to our front door. The Hotel will be on your left hand side on the corner of Franklin and Stanton.