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Hotel Frances

3.0 star property
3-star Colonial hotel near Guadalajara Cathedral

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Interior
2 bars/lounges
Interior
Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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Maestranza No. 35, Col. Centro, Guadalajara, JAL, 44100
  • Place, Guadalajara Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza de Armas
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Degollado Theater
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Guadalajara, Jalisco (GDL-Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite

Suite

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Suite

Premium Suite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Quadruple Room Standard

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Suite

Family Suite

  • 26 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Suite

Comfort Suite

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

  • 36 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Grand Suite

Grand Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

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Elite Suite

Elite Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room Standard

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Triple Room Standard

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Quadruple Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Guadalajara

City center stay.With a stay at this Downtown Guadalajara hotel, you'll be steps from Guadalajara Cathedral and Guadalajara Wax Museum. Plaza de la Liberacion and Plaza de Armas are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Guadalajara Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Plaza de Armas - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Degollado Theater - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Guadalajara Wax Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palacio de Gobierno - 2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Guadalajara Centro Station - 3 min walk
  • Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl. Airport (GDL) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Chata - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Boutique Degollado - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Piso Siete - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cantina La Fuente - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Frances

3-star Colonial hotel near Guadalajara Cathedral
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A meeting room and limo/town car service are available.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at Hotel Frances. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee.

  • 1 building
  • 65 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1610
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Hotel Frances offers 65 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to noon for a fee: MXN 170 to 170 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Piano

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Frances

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MXN 170 to 170 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: MXN 350 per vehicle

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Frances to the airport?

Hotel Frances is 12.3 mi (44-min drive) away from the Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl. Airport (GDL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Frances?

As of May 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Frances on May 29, 2026 start from CA $69, excluding 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 Hotel Frances have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Frances offers a shuttle from the hotel to the airport 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of MXN 350 per vehicle.

Does Hotel Frances offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Frances, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between MXN 170 and 170 per person. It's available every day from 8 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at Hotel Frances?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Majestic Casino (9-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Frances?

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

Is there free parking at Hotel Frances?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Frances have a pool?

Hotel Frances does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Frances have a restaurant?

Hotel Frances is home to El Molino Rojo, which features brunch.

Does Hotel Frances have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Frances to downtown Guadalajara?

Hotel Frances is 0.1 mi away from Guadalajara.

Hotel Frances Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 446 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1005 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cant beat the location, I found it old school charming, with a resident evil vibe. My cousin had a newly remodeled bathroom, i didn't, so ask for it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Donald, Montréal

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

juan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is old and nice, but their beds are old and crap. They need an update on the rooms on their mattress and furniture.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

jaime

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Manuel, Aguascalientes

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. At the centro and also close to the train. Very clean and comfortable room. The staff were extremely nice and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Cindy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elevator not working, bathrooms are terrible. Will not stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Arminda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel is beautiful and clean. What you’d expect for a historical building. However, it was listed as having an elevator. When we arrived we were told that the elevator has not been working for almost 3 weeks since they are waiting for a part that is coming in from Italy. I had my 83 year old mother and handicapped brother going up and down the stairs for two days. Not sure if this is Expedias fault for not updating the listing or the hotel’s.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elevator was broken, and we had to take the stars for the days we stayed. We were on the 4th floor, with an upstairs bar, on one of the nights there was a mariachi playing outside of our room until 1am. Hotel gave us no warring
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jesus Jr

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Frank

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff very very attentive and looked free us well.
Taken from the rooftop terraza
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our stay was amazing in this historic hotel. The staff was super friendly and made us feel welcomed and at home. The amenities and the cleanliness was excellent as well. I will definitely be returning soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Julio, Irving

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heavy mattress
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

CATHY

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked a room with 2 beds. The room only had one bed. The Hotel Frances was full so we had to go find another room. We were charged anyway. Exedia.com can not be trusted. Unless I am refunded this week I will be letting Facebook, etc know
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Hector

Staff very nice. Hotel is beautiful, rooms are rough. Roof top and Mariachi great. Rooms might be good for some local standards. Those from USA, go somewhere else. I hate to complain, but when there are car fresheners in the bathroom....
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Veronica, Spring

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and staff was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Luis F.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were very nice and provided great service. Room space was very small specially the bathroom and shower. Towels were very thin. Elevator was out of service multiple times.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The elevator was not working. It was hard for my brother taking the stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Hilda

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

sandra

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daisy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Efrain

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025