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Gardner Hotel & Hostel

Google (582) 4.2
Tripadvisor (77) 3.6
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Visitors frequently praise the Gardner Hotel's quaint, stylish, and homey atmosphere, highlighting its vintage charm, friendly and helpful staff, and excellent central location with nearby dining and entertainment. However, one reviewer expressed significant dissatisfaction regarding a cancellation policy and perceived inaccurate descriptions, leading to a financial loss and a lost customer.

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G4.2 🦉3.6
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Address
311 E Franklin Ave, El Paso, TX 79901, USA
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Phone
(915) 532-3661
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Website
www.gardnerhotel.com

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About this place Gardner Hotel & Hostel

The Gardner is a long-running downtown El Paso hotel that combines private rooms with hostel-style dorm beds. Opened in the early 1920s, it bills itself as the city's oldest continuously operating hotel, and John Dillinger famously stayed here in 1934. It is a mainstream place, listed as gay-friendly, not a gay venue. Expect vintage rooms, with some sharing bathrooms, and budget prices. Reviews average 4.2. Downtown restaurants, the San Jacinto Plaza area and the border crossings into Ciudad Juárez are walkable or a short drive away.

Features

Gay-friendly (straight venue) LGBTQ+ Safe space Parking Near public transport Card payments accepted Walk-ins welcome Reservation required WiFi Day venue Evening venue Late night (after midnight) Year-round Pool Gay-friendly (straight venue) Air conditioning

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4.2
★★★★☆
582 reviews

Based on 582 Google reviews.

Stephen Dolezal
Stephen Dolezal Jun 2026
★★★★★

10 out of 10 would recommend. Stephanie and Darryl took care of me. Amazing customer service and the rooms and ambience are on point.

james scoggins
james scoggins Jun 2026
★★★★★

Love this place this was a wonderful experience make you feel very appreciated

Carrie Rausch
Carrie Rausch Jun 2026
★★★★★

The hotel was amazing. The staff is so friendly and helpful. Absolutely beautiful, I completely enjoyed the experience.

Crawford Armstrong
Crawford Armstrong Jun 2026
★★★★★
Maria D J Melendez
Maria D J Melendez Jun 2026
★★★★★

Excellent

Jorge Chairez
Jorge Chairez Jun 2026
★★★★★

Excellent comfort

Hector Gloria
Hector Gloria May 2026
★★★★★

A great historic site of El Paso with a great location and a great price that saves you so much money. That’s just the gist of it, check it out for yourself.

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Last updated on 26 October 2026

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