Welcome to Gardner Hotel, the oldest continually operating hotel in the city of El Paso, Texas. This hidden jewel will transport you back to the 1920's and offer an experience like no other hotel in El Paso. Our hotel was first opened in 1922 by Preston E. Gardner, and has been in the Nebhan family since the 1940s; a stay with us is an experience in El Paso history.
Guests are transported from the busy Downtown El Paso streets to a place that is reminiscent of another era. Our marble staircase leads to rooms that have seen countless guests and still retain their charming features. One such guest was America's Most Wanted, bank robber John Dillinger and two members of his gang who checked into Gardner Hotel while on the run.
American novelist, Pulitzer Prize and Academy Award Winner Cormac McCarthy was a longer resident here who used to stay at the Hotel while writing his novels. He even mentions the hotel in his books! Stay at the Gardner and see how this hotel inspires you. Gardner Hotel offers all the amenities you could need during your stay.
Guests are transported from the busy Downtown El Paso streets to a place that is reminiscent of another era. Our marble staircase leads to rooms that have seen countless guests and still retain their charming features. One such guest was America's Most Wanted, bank robber John Dillinger and two members of his gang who checked into Gardner Hotel while on the run.
American novelist, Pulitzer Prize and Academy Award Winner Cormac McCarthy was a longer resident here who used to stay at the Hotel while writing his novels. He even mentions the hotel in his books! Stay at the Gardner and see how this hotel inspires you. Gardner Hotel offers all the amenities you could need during your stay.
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Our family run hotel has a rich history that we are happy to share with you!
Gardner Hotel is the oldest continually operating hotel in the city of El Paso, Texas.
Founded in 1922, the downtown hotel has a long history of serving the public, including famous guests, over the years.
We have had the privilege of several figures in American history stay with us, and our hostel memorabilia in the lobby will take you right there!
Our downtown hotel was first opened in 1922 by Preston E. Gardner, a lawyer who in 1923 ran for Mayor of El Paso.
Gardner Hotel is the oldest continually operating hotel in the city of El Paso, Texas.
Founded in 1922, the downtown hotel has a long history of serving the public, including famous guests, over the years.
We have had the privilege of several figures in American history stay with us, and our hostel memorabilia in the lobby will take you right there!
Our downtown hotel was first opened in 1922 by Preston E. Gardner, a lawyer who in 1923 ran for Mayor of El Paso.
Gardner Hotel offers all the amenities all world class hotels offer, in comfort and style.
We are open 24/7, have high speed wifi, newly refurbished facilities and historical rooms.
All of this with being centrally located as a downtown hotel.
Gardner Hotel and hostel has a unique sense of old-world charm and the western frontier.
The reception is lavishly decorated with well-maintained memorabilia dating back to the 1920s.
All the rooms are maintained to the highest modern standard.
We have a variety of type hotel rooms to fit any traveler's needs.
We are open 24/7, have high speed wifi, newly refurbished facilities and historical rooms.
All of this with being centrally located as a downtown hotel.
Gardner Hotel and hostel has a unique sense of old-world charm and the western frontier.
The reception is lavishly decorated with well-maintained memorabilia dating back to the 1920s.
All the rooms are maintained to the highest modern standard.
We have a variety of type hotel rooms to fit any traveler's needs.
The El Paso Hostel at Gardner Hotel opened back in 1984, and has been serving travelers from around the globe since then!
A stay in the hostel is ideal for solo travelers or groups of friends who want to enjoy the downtown location and Hotel's history, but on a budget.
Centrally situated near to all the tourist attractions in the city centre, we are conveniently located for you to enjoy all that El Paso has to offer, whatever interests you may have.
We have a selection of rooms and facilities including a communal self-service kitchen for those staying in the hostel so you can make your own meals or prepare for daytrips, a dining area to meet other travelers and share a meal, and a games room with a pool table and ping pong table to socialize.
A stay in the hostel is ideal for solo travelers or groups of friends who want to enjoy the downtown location and Hotel's history, but on a budget.
Centrally situated near to all the tourist attractions in the city centre, we are conveniently located for you to enjoy all that El Paso has to offer, whatever interests you may have.
We have a selection of rooms and facilities including a communal self-service kitchen for those staying in the hostel so you can make your own meals or prepare for daytrips, a dining area to meet other travelers and share a meal, and a games room with a pool table and ping pong table to socialize.
All areas of the city are easily accessible by public bus as the main terminal is only 2 blocks away.
There are so many things to do around El Paso.
You can take a day trip to the great mystery of Carlsbad Caverns or check out White Sands for a fun filled day in the sun.
Or if you want real authentic Mexican food, El Paso boasts many nationally rated Mexican cafes and restaurants.
El Paso-Juarez is one of the oldest communities in the USA as the 1st Europeans visited the area in 1581.
As a historical note the 1st Thanksgiving in the USA was celebrated here in El Paso in 1598 about 20 years prior to the pilgrims celebration in Massachusetts.
There are so many things to do around El Paso.
You can take a day trip to the great mystery of Carlsbad Caverns or check out White Sands for a fun filled day in the sun.
Or if you want real authentic Mexican food, El Paso boasts many nationally rated Mexican cafes and restaurants.
El Paso-Juarez is one of the oldest communities in the USA as the 1st Europeans visited the area in 1581.
As a historical note the 1st Thanksgiving in the USA was celebrated here in El Paso in 1598 about 20 years prior to the pilgrims celebration in Massachusetts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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