The Gardner

Property class: 2.5

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A lobby with a leather sofa, a stained glass window, and a lamp.
A lounge area with a leather sofa, a pool table, and a bar area with stools.
A wooden bench with wheels, a glass door, and a window with a view of the street.
A spacious lobby with a large wooden staircase, a leather sofa, and a dining area with a view of the street.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, and a view of buildings through the window.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$133
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept

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311 East Franklin Av, El Paso, TX, 79901
  • Place, Plaza Theater
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Southwest University Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Judson F. Williams Convention Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, El Paso, TX (ELP-El Paso Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Private Room - Full Bed & Private Ensuite Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Hostel Bed - 4-Bed Male Shared Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Hostel Bed - 4-Bed Female Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Private Euro Room - Full Bed & Shared Hall Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Private Room - Full & Twin Beds & Private Ensuite Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Private Euro Room - Twin Bed & Shared Hall Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Private Room - King Bed & Private Ensuite Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Private Room - 2 Full Beds & Private Ensuite Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

El Paso

The Gardner puts you in the heart of El Paso, within a 20-minute stroll of Judson F. Williams Convention Center and University of Texas at El Paso. Highlights at this hotel include 3 restaurants and 4 bars/lounges. .Craft & Social is open for dinner. Dillinger's Bar is the hotel's own cocktail bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .With a stay at this Downtown El Paso hotel, you'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Paso del Norte International Bridge and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Sun Bowl Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Plaza Theater - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Abraham Chavez Theater - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Southwest University Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Judson F. Williams Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Texas at El Paso - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • El Paso Union Depot - 17 min walk
  • El Paso International Airport (ELP) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barrio Eats & Drinks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Box - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Pizza Joint, Downtown - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mamacitas - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪sushiitto - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Gardner

There are 3 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 4 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, an arcade/games room, and laundry facilities are also featured at The Gardner .

This El Paso hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 4 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1922
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
The Gardner offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and blackout curtains. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves are provided. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • 4 bars/lounges

Restaurants on site

  • Craft & Social
  • Dillinger's Bar
  • Ocho y Media
  • Pizza Joint

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1922
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Gardner Hotel El Paso

Gardner Hotel

Gardner El Paso

The Gardner Hotel El Paso

Gardner Hotel & Hostel Hotel

Gardner Hotel & Hostel El Paso

Gardner Hotel & Hostel Hotel El Paso

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Gardner ?

Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at The Gardner ?

As of 15 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Gardner on 16 Sept 2026 start from AU$133, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Gardner ?

No, The Gardner does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Gardner ?

Yep, The Gardner has 3 restaurants.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Gardner ?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Gardner ?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Gardner Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 335 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 335 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 335 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 335 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 335 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kisbelyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love our stay there!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and history of Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is a good stay (I got the king bed). The only down side is the parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luisa Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff Wars awesome, the place is well located
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is marvelous: adorable, perfectly located (streetcar xxxx), SUPER cool and helpful staff, beautifully preserved … and the free parking out front was so helpful; we left our car untouched for three days straight! Like a 15-minute max walk to endless delights including Juárez. Awesome spot.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

aracely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a classic, simple and lovely hotel. The basic needs were adegu
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent place. Even though I lived here in El Paso years ago and have traveled all over the United States, I never realized this place existed—it’s quiet, comfortable, and reasonably priced. Above all, the staff is attentive and the atmosphere is cheerful; it feels like a trip back in time. I recommend it 100%.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old smell but in general was good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great place to stay and close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love staying at the Gardner. Great location and great value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was nice I will rent there again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Petra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great place to stay. Since it is located downtown, there is very limited parking in the area. The kitchen that is available for guests is located down a set of stairs leading to the basement. The kitchen is quite large and there are chairs and tables available. The first floor of the rooms is up a staircase from the lobby. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room we stayed in was clean and well taken care of, and was medium size with a lot of space in the closet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a cute old building with great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the historic nature of the property, from the historic rooms to the history framed around the property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's a basic hostel but with a large kitchen and a lot of seating and interesting stuff in the lobby
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought everything about this place was so great and so much character. The staff was really nice and I liked how they kept an eye on the front doors. We got a whole tour of the place and it made it even more fun to stay there. There was so many cool little details decorating and the furniture was awesome. The location was just right to visiting downtown. It was clean and updated, however there was a smell. You could tell they were trying to keep it clean and smelling fresh but it was worse in the lobby than anywhere else. If they could rid of the smell, I would read it five stars no problem.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly, great location, historical. Scope out your parking ahead of time. The hotel has I to two spaces. Also backs onto a nightclub, which was very very loud, but I was exhausted, so just put a pillow over my head and slept.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for your $
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Hotel was very clean and quiet. The hotel is very accessible to everything downtown. Excellent stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a nice place to stay if you want to party around downtown
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There’s only 2 parking spots in front the building but plenty of metered parking spots nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hostel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay, i will definitely come back again
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the people running the place. And it was nice to meet the owners
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025