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The Gardner

2.5 star property
Hotel near Judson F. Williams Convention Center in El Paso

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A lobby with a leather sofa, a stained glass window, and a lamp.
A wooden bench with wheels, a glass door, and a window with a view of the street.
A lounge area with a leather sofa, a pool table, and a bar area with stools.
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 WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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311 East Franklin Av, El Paso, TX, 79901
  • Place, Plaza Theater
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Abraham Chavez Theater
    ‪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

View all photos for Private Room w/Full Bed & Private Ensuite Bathroom

A neatly made bed with a quilted grey blanket, a bedside table with a lamp, and a vase with flowers. There are three framed botanical illustrations on the wall.

Private Room w/Full Bed & Private Ensuite Bathroom

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

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A bunk bed with a wooden ladder, a curtain, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Hostel Bed in 4 Bed Male Shared Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Hostel Bed in 4 Bed Female Shared Dormitory

A bunk bed room with two posters on the wall, black curtains, and a grey carpet.

Hostel Bed in 4 Bed Female Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Hostel Room Full Bed w/Shared Bathroom in Hallway

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and four framed botanical prints on the wall.

Hostel Room Full Bed w/Shared Bathroom in Hallway

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Private Room w/Full & Twin Bed & Private Ensuite Bathroom

A hotel room with two beds, a clock on the wall, and a poster of a woman on a horse.

Private Room w/Full & Twin Bed & Private Ensuite Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a mirror, and a door.

Hostel Room Twin Bed w/Shared Bathroom in Hallway

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Private Room w/King Bed & Private Ensuite Bathroom

A neatly made bed with a grey quilt, a framed artwork above it, and a green desk lamp on a bedside table.

Private Room w/King Bed & Private Ensuite Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Two single beds with white bedding, a small bedside table with a lamp, a telephone, and a framed picture on the wall.

Private Room w/2Full Beds & Private Ensuite Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

El Paso

Downtown El Paso stay.With a stay at this Downtown El Paso hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Judson F. Williams Convention Center and 2 miles (3 km) of University of Texas at El Paso. Paso del Norte International Bridge and Sun Bowl Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Plaza Theater - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Abraham Chavez Theater - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Southwest University Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Judson F. Williams Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Texas at El Paso - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • El Paso Union Depot - 17 min walk
  • El Paso International Airport (ELP) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barrio Eats & Drinks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Weso Steakhouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Box - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mamacitas - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wxyz - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Gardner

Hotel near Judson F. Williams Convention Center in El Paso
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/game 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
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
The Gardner offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • 4 bars/lounges

Things to do

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

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

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 guestroom 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 each 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

How close is The Gardner to the airport?

The Gardner is 8 mi (12-min drive) away from the El Paso International Airport (ELP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Gardner ?

As of Jul 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Gardner on Aug 2, 2026 start from $74, 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.

Does The Gardner have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Gardner .

Does The Gardner offer free breakfast?

The Gardner does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Gardner ?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino (10-min drive) and Speaking Rock Entertainment Center (14-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Gardner ?

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

Is there free parking at The Gardner ?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Gardner have a pool?

The Gardner does not have a pool.

Does The Gardner have a restaurant?

The Gardner is home to Craft & Social, which features happy hour.

Does The Gardner have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Gardner to downtown El Paso?

The Gardner is 0.2 mi away from El Paso.

The Gardner Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 333 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 333 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 333 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 333 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 333 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

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

Miriam

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

Gabriel

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

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

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

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

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute character and charm. Very loud since next to the nightclubs. Otherwise, great value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Got a private room and it was great! Great location, price, and amenities. Bars below can be a bit noisy, but some people would like being close to those activities. Didn’t cause me any trouble on a Saturday night. Very cool history with the place as well
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

2/10 Terrible

Jesse

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst hotel I have been
Stayed 1 night in Jan 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
Verified review

8/10 Good

ARELI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very friendly, place was clean. Ok for one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very safe place and good service at the front desk
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Engin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean , staff was super kind and supportive. The hotel is over 100 years old, keeping its original way. Like a museum, in a time machine you feel. Elevator was not working but they were working on it. We enjoyed the simplicity..Location is unbeatable. Parking is only for a couple cars but there are many paid parking around. I definitely will stay in the Gardner hotel when I'm back El Paso.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
like the historic aspects, but only 2 assigned parking spots for 50 rooms… Downtown though, so there are garages nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel and great staff. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

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