Hotel Frances

3.0 star property
Colonial hotel, steps from Guadalajara Cathedral

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Interior
Junior Suite | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
In the heart of Guadalajara, Hotel Frances offers a tranquil retreat with a rooftop terrace and convenient dry cleaning/laundry services. Enjoy top-notch concierge services, tour assistance, and limo transportation - all backed by helpful staff that previous guests have raved about.

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Airport drop-off service
  • Area shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
The current price is $41
includes taxes & fees
$33 per night
May 13 - May 14

Room options

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Showing 15 of 15 rooms

Standard Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Penthouse

Highlights

Individually furnished
Private hot tub
Free cribs/infant beds
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
Living room
Wardrobe or closet
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

Junior Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Private hot tub
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
TV
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Comfort Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Executive Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Private hot tub
Free cribs/infant beds
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

Grand Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Free cribs/infant beds
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

Premium Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Free cribs/infant beds
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Single Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Full Bed(s)

Triple Room Standard

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Full Bed(s) and 1 Twin Bed(s)

Quadruple Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Full Bed(s)

Room Standard

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Full Bed(s)

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About the neighborhood

Map
Maestranza No. 35, Col. Centro, Guadalajara, JAL, 44100

What's nearby

  • Guadalajara Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Plaza de Armas - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Degollado Theater - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Teatro Diana - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Avienda Chapultepec - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl. Airport (GDL) - 31 min drive
  • Plaza Universidad Station - 5 min walk
  • San Juan de Dios Station - 8 min walk
  • Juarez Station - 14 min walk
  • Airport drop-off service
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪La Chata de Guadalajara - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Boutique Degollado - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Madrid restaurant Guadalajara - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chai - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Frances

Hotel Frances features a rooftop terrace and puts you just steps from Guadalajara Cathedral. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out El Molino Rojo, which serves breakfast and lunch. This Colonial hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Avienda Chapultepec and Plaza Forum Tlaquepaque. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Plaza Universidad Station is 5 minutes and San Juan de Dios Station is 8 minutes.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 65 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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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
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Children

    • One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
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Parking

    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Transfers

    • Airport drop off on request (available 24 hours)*
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–noon
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Room service

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1610
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Piano
  • Banquet hall
  • Colonial architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

El Molino Rojo - This family restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately MXN 160 to 200 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of MXN 350 per vehicle
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, Barclaycard

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Frances offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Frances 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 Frances?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Frances?

Yes, a shuttle from the hotel to the airport is available. The charge is MXN 350 per vehicle.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Frances?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM. Check-out time is noon.

Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Frances?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Majestic Casino (9-min drive) is nearby.

What's the area around Hotel Frances like?

Hotel Frances is in Downtown Guadalajara, a short 5-minute walk from Plaza Universidad Station and 3 minutes' walk from Degollado Theater.

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Hotel Frances Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Beautiful hotel and we totally enjoyed ourselves.
Monica, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love staying at Hotel Frances because of its location and cost.
Gloria, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place
Anna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love the ambiance and history, convenient location to everything.
Rick, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location for sightseeing!
Enrique, 10-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice and historic.
Alice, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, quiet, perfe t location, friendly staff, very happy to have choosen this hotel
Jose, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

great location. would pick a larger room next time that is NOT on the street. Pretty noisy.
Lola, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it , workers were so helpful,
Judith, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Great location
We stay here because of the Great location, but the room is outdated, very small room and the bathroom was extremely tight. If you’re tall your knees would most likely touch the sink, we had to squeeze to shower. Shower needed a good scrub and very low pressure with the hot water. The hot water was actually warm. Since we like the location we most likely be back but will stay in a bigger room
delia, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good hotel on a budget
Mayra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

For the age (established in 1610) this is a fantastic stay and right next to the main plaza in downtown Guadalajara!
Geneva, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

The water and electricity cut off on the middle of the night around 9pm and didn’t turn on until 2am luckily we needed to go to sleep to catch a flight. The staff is very accommodating The only elevator doesn’t work and the 3rd floor is very loud with AC noises and cathedral bells every hour. This is the oldest hotel in Guadalajara and it shows.
Nancy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful historic building and area.
Anna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was very special because it was recommended by a very special friend of mine. I was very happy that I stayed there, the bellmen were very helpful and nice.
David, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and affordable
It’s not my first time that I stayed here and I know them by now, they’re always friendly and treat me not as a client but as someone they see as regular since every year come twice.
Leo, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super location
Josefina, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Great location and service. The property needs some work and updating.
JOSE M, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I liked the colonial ambiance of the hotel and its ideal location near the cathedral. The staff were very helpful with questions and services.
Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I really enjoyed it even thought it’s an old hotel but yet it’s charmed is worth it.
Lourdes, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really liked the property, beautiful building, in a great area.
David, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Finca historica
Soledad, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nostalgic, beauty.
Hotel is outdated, poor lighting, but over all it takes back in time.
Miguel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice Historical Building. Right in the centre of Guadalajara.!
Griffin, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

A Stay in a historic monument
The Hotel is a historical monument, so don't expect modern facilities. The attendant clerk seems very busy, so you'll have to wait most of the times to be attended. The suite was nice, only a few cons, the room was 2 bed, but only one warm blanket. this is winter season, so expect cold. called the clerk to get another warm blanket, it never arrived. The rooms are old, so expect some minor issues. Still has its beauty. Recommended mostly for guests who don't expect a modern accomodation.
1-night trip