In the heart of Mexico City, Hotel Gillow offers a vibrant retreat near Metropolitan Cathedral and Palacio de Bellas Artes. Savor local flavors at La Capilla, unwind with coffee/tea in the lobby, or explore nearby Zócalo. With high-speed WiFi, helpful staff are available to make your stay unforgettable.
Isabel la católica 17, Col Centro Histórico, Del. Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City, CDMX, 06000
What's nearby
Metropolitan Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Zócalo - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Palacio de Bellas Artes - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Alameda Central - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Paseo de la Reforma - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) - 20 min drive
Santa Lucía, Mexico (NLU-Felipe Ángeles Intl.) - 49 min drive
Toluca, Estado de Mexico (TLC-Toluca Intl.) - 74 min drive
Mexico City Buenavista Station - 12 min drive
Mexico City Fortuna Station - 32 min drive
Tlalnepantla de Baz Station - 36 min drive
Allende Station - 4 min walk
Zocalo Station - 6 min walk
Bellas Artes Station - 9 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Centro Refrescante Coca Cola - 2 min walk
Café el Popular - 1 min walk
El Cardenal - 2 min walk
Starbucks - 2 min walk
Arandas Taquerias - 1 min walk
About this property
Hotel Gillow
Located just 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from the airport, Hotel Gillow offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Zócalo and Palacio de Bellas Artes are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Allende Station is 4 minutes and Zocalo Station is 6 minutes.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
103 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 1:00 PM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Parking
No onsite parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–noon on weekdays and 8:00 AM–noon on weekends
Hosted evening meals daily for a surcharge
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Free daily reception
Water dispenser
Traveling with children
Changing table
Working away
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Free grocery shopping service
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
Built in 1875
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Satellite TV channels
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Phone
Food and drink
Highchair
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
La Capilla - Onsite family restaurant.
La Monxa - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately MXN 160 for adults and MXN 160 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of MXN 650 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
Hosted evening meal costs MXN 145
Policies
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Hotel Gillow Hotel
Hotel Gillow Mexico City
Hotel Gillow Hotel Mexico City
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Gillow offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Gillow does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Gillow?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Gillow?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hotel Gillow.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Gillow?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is MXN 650 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Gillow?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 1:00 PM.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Gillow?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, La Capilla.
What's the area around Hotel Gillow like?
Hotel Gillow is in Historic Center, a short 4-minute walk from Allende Station and 6 minutes' walk from Zócalo.
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Hotel Gillow Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 14, 2025
Staff were very friendly and helped in anyway they could. We arrived an hour early for check in and they let us in at no additional cost. Room was clean and beds comfortable. We also enjoyed the restaurant on site.
The location is great forntouring the historical centre.
Melanie
Melanie, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2024
Great hotel with a lot of history in downtown
Diego
Diego, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 5, 2024
We only spent a short night between flights and it was great.
Gabriel
Gabriel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 5, 2024
Extremely convenient location
NORMA
NORMA, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 26, 2024
Its great, only keep in mind that it’s a historical hotel, no heater/AC , but the weather is great
Anna
Anna, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2024
good location, but breakfast should be earlier or book w/o breakfast if you will be leaving early for tour packages.
Ramon
Ramon, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 17, 2024
Very close to all the landmarks.
Lorena
Lorena, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 21, 2024
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Jorge L
Jorge L, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2024
It was a great place
Steve
Steve, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 1, 2023
great place
Fernando
Fernando, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 22, 2024
Friendly staff that’s about it
Susana
Susana, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2024
I loved that everything is near by. It’s super walkable and the staff is friendly and helpful.
Norma Alicia
Norma Alicia, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 2, 2024
Great place safe to walk everywhere
frank
frank, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2024
Hotel Gillow is a classy hotel with cozy rooms located in the heart of Mexico City. All the major attractions are easily within walking distance. A wide variety of restaurants, cafés, and taquerías are near, and daily housekeeping and 24 hour security are nice additions. I absoluteltely recommend Hotel Gillow to anyone visiting Mexico City.
Daniel
Daniel, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2024
The hotel was nice and clean. The staff was very nice. Angeles our server in the hotel restaurant was excellent. Took great care of me and my father. Short walk to Zocalo. Would definitely stay here again.
Martha Elisa
Martha Elisa, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 5, 2022
Beautiful historic hotel. Very well kept and clean!
Ruth
Ruth, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 25, 2024
Not bad for the price
Hotel must have been quite nice and fancy a long time ago. In bad need of upkeep. Old room but bed was comfortable. I appreciated having purified water and ice stations on every floor so that you can refill bottles every morning before going out for the day. Breakfast was OK. Considering the price, it was acceptable for a few nights
Yolande
Yolande, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 19, 2023
Was a quick layover
Elaine
Elaine, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 2, 2023
Close to all tourist sites & amenities. Hotel and rooms were very dated
MUNIR
8/10 Very good
Jul 23, 2024
I like the location. It is very close to the zocalo and Palacio de Bellas Artes. A little noisy early in the evening because of the traffic. Room was too close to the street. Also, Hotel Gillow needs to upgrade rooms so visitors can connect USB cables and more power outlets.
Ernesto
Ernesto, 5-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 10, 2023
Very friendly staff. Thanks
Rodrigo Vargas
Rodrigo Vargas, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 29, 2024
Good location and value for money. Friendly staff. Purified water available. Great view of the goings on in the streets from the french door windows. Classic Art Deco style. Survived all the earthquakes.
Carol
Carol, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2023
nice folks, helpful.
steven
steven, 5-night trip
4/10 Fair
Nov 4, 2024
Nothing works: air conditioning, tv, ceiling fan and some lights in the room.
AUGUSTIN
AUGUSTIN, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 5, 2022
Nice hotel. Good staff. Great location. Only downside was no free coffee/tea available except during breakfast. Breakfast was very good; but service in dining room was slow.